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International Seabed Authority greenlights seabed nodule collection trials by Metals Company

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The conclusion of the International Seabed Authority’s review process allows NORI to proceed with its planned integrated pilot collection system trials in its NORI-D exploration contract area in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean. Nodule Collection System.

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TMC pilot successfully collects seafloor polymetallic nodules, lifts to surface via 4 km riser

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earlier post ) successfully collected an initial batch of seafloor polymetallic nodules, and transported them up a 4km riser system to the surface, in what represents the first integrated system test conducted in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean since the 1970s. In mid-October, TMC the metals company Inc.

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Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

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This collaboration agreement signed between Skeleton and Martinrea aims to electrify refuse collection vehicle fleets in Europe and North America and achieve the best performance by reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving safety without impacting operations, compared to Li-ion batteries.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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Tesla seems to be putting a lot of effort into boosting its vehicle data collection team, with the electric vehicle maker going live with job openings for Prototype Vehicle Operators across multiple states in the US. In the job’s description, Tesla notes that Prototype Vehicle Operators will be part of its vehicle data collection team.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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The Metals Company contracts CSIRO-led consortium to develop environmental monitoring and management plan for deep-sea nodule collection

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A core component of this system will be the Digital Twin, which is expected to provide robust scenario testing of seafloor mine plans, monitoring of nodule collection operations and a dynamic dashboard for review by stakeholders. Ongoing testing of Pilot Collection System before planned upgrade to Project Zero System. Source: TMC.

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First DAF CF Electric refuse collection truck delivered to ROVA

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As part of a field test comprising four comparable vehicles, the first DAF CF Electric 6x2 refuse collection truck has entered operations with Dutch public waste disposal firm ROVA. The vehicle features a zero-emission VDL electric powertrain alongside a fully electric VDL refuse collection superstructure.

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