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Rock Tech Lithium to build Europe’s first lithium converter in Germany

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Rock Tech Lithium intends to build Europe’s first lithium converter—a production plant for battery-grade lithium hydroxide—in Guben, Brandenburg, Germany. Location at the industrial site Guben South (CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.). Location at the industrial site Guben South (CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.).

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Rock Tech Lithium signs MoU with Romanian Government for second lithium hydroxide plant

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Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with the Government of Romania. The Rock Tech converters produce lithium hydroxide in three steps: pyro-processing, hydro-processing and purification. Rock Tech owns its own mine in Canada. —Rock Tech’s Chairman, Dirk Harbecke.

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Hyundai, Kia join China’s Baidu to develop connected cars – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Seoul, South Korea’s top carmaker Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia said on Sunday that they have inked an agreement with China’s tech giant Baidu to develop technologies for connected cars. The agreement came amid the growing market for connected cars in China.

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SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

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SafeAI and Siemens signed an agreement in May 2021 to work jointly on retrofitting off-road heavy vehicles for autonomy, zero-emission and connected applications, due to the increasing convergence of these three mega-trends in vehicles. —Zubin Sarkar, Head of Strategy, Business Development and Marketing at Siemens Commercial Vehicles.

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The $1.6 Trillion Future of the Automotive Tech Opportunity

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The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with autonomous driving, electric vehicles, connected and software-defined vehicles, and in-cabin monitoring. Trillion Future of the Automotive Tech Opportunity appeared first on CleanTechnica. continued] The post The $1.6

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Exploring Sydney’s Deep Tech Ecosystem

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Capturing headlines and attention with their renowned success stories, these, along with other global companies like Atlassian , Facebook, and Apple, have become the face of the tech industry. But this high-profile side of the industry is just the tip of the iceberg. The accomplishments of these companies are remarkable.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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The teams applied advanced propulsion systems, electrification, SAE Level 2 automation, and vehicle connectivity to improve the energy efficiency of a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. EcoCAR prioritizes inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to unlock the benefits of clean transportation for all.

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