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Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

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As part of a projected €22.8 billion) into its Zwickau, Germany plant to convert it into a pure-play e-mobility facility. All in all, the new modular electric drive kit will allow Volkswagen to offer vehicles ranging from the compact A segment to 7-seaters in the B segment. billion (US$26.9 billion (US$1.8

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Ram 1500 REV locked in for Australia: Mega electric pickup truck to deliver 800km driving range

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It’s the first time Ram has confirmed the model will come to Australia, where it will likely be converted from left- to right-hand drive by Ram Trucks Australia and Walkinshaw in Melbourne. Historically, Ram brand sales have been predominantly in North America. Not anymore,” he said. This is all about global growth.”

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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There are currently 11 commercial plants at the Salton Sea field producing geothermal energy, a process in which hot fluids are pumped up from deep underground and the heat is then converted to electricity. —Michael McKibben.

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Opel introducing new 1.6L SIDI engine with start-stop system; 3 new engine generations over next 12 months part of major turnaround plan

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Opel is fundamentally renewing its engine range over the next 12 months with the launch of three completely new gasoline and diesel families intended to replace the core of the current portfolio. Export initiative: Opel wants to enter new markets, including Australia, North Africa, South America and the Middle East.

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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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After completing a re-assessment of energy use for a broad range of countries for the period 2013-14, EIA updated its historical data, with the largest changes occurring in China and other non-OECD countries. Smaller amounts of China’s methanol supply are imported from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and the United States.

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Demonstration plant for small-scale offshore GTL on site at Petrobras refinery; production targeted for September

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The skid-mounted plant was built as part of a joint demonstration and testing agreement (JDTA) between the microchannel reactor specialists Velocys, Inc., The skid-mounted plant was built as part of a joint demonstration and testing agreement (JDTA) between the microchannel reactor specialists Velocys, Inc., Earlier post.)

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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

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Also to enable companies who are not necessarily charging networks, but who have EV charging as part of their portfolio of services. Orlin Radev: In many cases, our customers have at least part of their charging stations as public stations, because this is a way to monetize. Are these mostly public charging providers?