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APRIL 10, 2021

Starfire Energy, a Colorado-based developer of modular chemical plants for the carbon-free production of ammonia and hydrogen, has closed a major funding round. Proceeds will be used to advance the development of commercial-scale applications to decarbonize ammonia production and unlock its potential as a zero-carbon energy carrier.

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JUNE 15, 2016

A new Ford Motor Company pilot program aims to enhance mobility health services in rural areas of South Africa and Nigeria. Two modified Ford Rangers will work as mobile clinics to deliver health services, dispense medication for chronic conditions, and monitor the growth of children in South Africa.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The South African C&I solar sector is red hot right now. South Africa’s national power utility company Eskom reckons that there is now about 4,412 MW of solar PV installed in the South African C&I and residential sectors. That is 4.4 GW of distributed solar, and the good news is that about 3,000 MW of […]

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

South Africa-based Sasol and Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to study and to develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia with a focus on its use as bunkering fuel and for power generation. The product can also be cracked back to hydrogen gas for further applications.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Airbus and South Africa’s National Aerospace Centre will jointly fund research by Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) into the application of fuel cells on airliners. The initial three-year project is being undertaken by HySA Systems Competence Centre at its University of the Western Cape research facility.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest share of electricity output from backup/standby generators in the world. 9% of annual electricity consumption in the region is from backup/standby generators. This is due many countries in the region having constrained generation capacity, and weak and intermittent grids, resulting in regular power cuts.

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AUGUST 7, 2014

Solaris energy tobacco is optimized for seed production for energy applications, not leaf production. Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and SkyNRG are collaborating to make sustainable aviation biofuel from Solaris, a new hybrid tobacco plant optimized for seed production for energy applications. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 16, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Pramac , a global leader in the energy sector, to develop a portable zero-emission energy storage unit powered by second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 31, 2023

MINI South Africa has teamed up with Red Bull to launch the country’s first MINI-branded solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Cape Town. Head of MINI South Africa, Shaun Willis, noted: “MINI and Red Bull have […] The charging station has two connectors, each with a maximum output of 9kW AC.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2009

South Africa is reinvigorating its efforts to develop automotive lithium-ion batteries, with the government’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) now determining the commercial feasibility of battery manufacturing in the country. Engineering News.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

Global clean energy investment was $67.8 billion in the third quarter of 2018, down 6% from the same period last year, according to the latest Clean Energy Investment Trends report from research company Bloomberg NEF (BNEF). Public markets investment in clean energy jumped 120% to $3.1 billion, up 9% on a year earlier.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

MINO’s main product lines include Body In White (BIW) automatic welding lines, powertrain and new energy manufacturing equipment, electrical automation and robotics application integration and services. —Matt Tall, Vice President of Manufacturing at Faraday Future. Guangzhou MINO Equipment Co., was incorporated in 2008.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Higher EV penetration reduces GHG emissions from fuel use regardless of the transportation energy transition, while those from fuel production are more sensitive to energy-sector decarbonization and could reach nearly “net zero” by 2040. —Zhang et al. (a) a) Annual demand and recycling potential with or without a second use.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Manganese, a key component in the production of steel and other alloys, is gaining attention for its potential in renewable energy storage. South Africa accounts for an estimated 70% of the world’s manganese resources. Manganese-based compounds can be used in lithium-ion batteries to improve their efficiency and stability.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

But, like in many countries globally, electric vehicles (EVs) are currently priced out of the reach of most domestic consumers, while some countries in Africa, including South Africa, struggle with power outages and logjams on railways and at ports, making it difficult for global executives to invest in EVs on the continent.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Hyundai Motor Company and H 2 Energy set up its joint venture (JV), Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, in April 2019. The IToY Truck Innovation Award is determined by a jury of 25 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists that represent major trucking magazines from Europe and South Africa. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MARCH 8, 2021

Neo Performance Materials and Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels will process the monazite sands into a mixed rare earth carbonate (RE Carbonate) in Utah for use as feed material for Neo’s value-added separated rare earth production plant in Europe.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

earlier post ) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a regional aircraft lessor with offices in Ireland, France, Canada, Mauritius, and South Africa. Universal Hydrogen Co.

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MAY 12, 2021

Leclanché will also provide its proprietary energy management software for optimum integration. Our battery systems and energy management software solution significantly increase the total energy efficiency compared to standalone fuel cell modules, reducing the total cost of ownership.

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APRIL 7, 2022

Since then, Veolia has more than 450 installations worldwide for mills in Brazil, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, South Africa and several European countries. Our biorefinery project with Metsä Fibre is in line with Veolia’s strategy to develop local energy loops allowing decarbonization and energy sufficiency.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

New investment in wind, solar, and other clean energy projects in developing nations dropped sharply in 2018, largely due to a slowdown in China. China, both the world’s largest CO 2 emitter and largest market for clean energy production and consumption, played a crucial role in the story. billion and $2.7

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MARCH 27, 2022

Vanadium is a critical raw material according to the European Commission and features superior energy density compared to other battery materials. Currently, approximately 75% of global vanadium supply is sourced from China, South Africa, and Russia.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

This arrangement, which replaces the existing vehicle’s diesel engine, is controlled by a high voltage power distribution unit delivering in excess of 1,000 kWh of energy storage. Through regenerative braking, the battery system will be capable of recovering energy as the haul truck travels downhill.

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DECEMBER 7, 2019

ENGIE, a global energy and services company, has selected Plug Power Inc. to provide a custom refueling system for the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck (300 metric ton load capacity), which is set to begin operation next year. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Joule, the EV from South African company Optimal Energy ( earlier post ), has completed the prototype phase recently and is nearing the start of volume production, according to the company. Optimal Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EDAG, a German automotive full service supplier, to industrialize the Joule.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The source of the information is the International Energy Agency , so the data are applicable in general, and they are not specifically tailored to the cars made in the United States. Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Georgia. If the latter, what are the source countries? Major import sources. Natural graphite. Rare earths.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015

As the UN climate conference COP21 opened in Paris, Bill Gates announced the formation of the “ Breakthrough energy coalition ”, an investment grouping of global billionaires focused on developing the technologies that will create a new zero-carbon energy mix. —Breakthrough energy coalition.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

By the end of this year, our plants worldwide will obtain their electricity exclusively, 100%, from renewable energy sources. The plants will take advantage of the best options at each location—from solar energy in Oxford, Mexico and China, to biogas in South Africa, to wind power in Leipzig.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

At this year’s Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) expo at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion, Rheinmetall AG is presenting turnkey, mobile modular solutions for producing, storing and transporting CO 2 -free hydrogen. The African Aerospace and Defence Exposition takes place every two years at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The LCA covered Scope 1 direct Greenhouse Gas emissions; Scope 2 indirect GHG emissions from imported energy (electricity, heat or steam); and Scope 3 other indirect emissions. HPMSM produced in China using ore from South Africa has higher levels of trace elements of fluorine and silicon compared to Chvaletice’s HPMSM.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

The smelter operates on clean energy from Siberian hydroelectric power plants, which together with modern gas cleaning equipment and a closed water circulation system, has a low level impact on the environment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

In normal situations, the LEAF to Home power supply system helps stabilize the electrical grid and balance energy needs by charging an EV with electricity generated during the night, when demand is low, or sourced from solar panels and supplying it to homes during daytime when demand is high. Nissan LEAF to go on sale in South Africa.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Skyblade 360 fuel cell system developed by HES and DSO is extremely lightweight in comparison to lithium batteries that typically power this aircraft, and it is also extremely compact: its 1L fuel cartridge holds 1000 Wh of usable energy. It took HES several years to achieve this performance.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

South Africa vehicle maker Optimal Energy will exhibit a functional prototype of its Joule full battery-electric multi-purpose urban passenger vehicle ( earlier post ) at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Joule will be completely highway capable with a top speed limited to 135 km/h (84 mph).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

In all cases, however, the production of ferroalloys is energy-intensive. This CO is either utilized for energy production in boilers, or it is flared. The energy produced is assumed to be used internally at the site and the carbon content of the CO subsequently converted to CO 2 in-plant. —Joseph Zinyana of Swayana.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 28, 2021

Asambe already has 3rd party last-mile delivery agreements with: FedEx, Zimbabwe (parcel deliveries) Baines Avenue Pharmacy, Zimbabwe (medical supplies) Munch, Zimbabwe (food delivery) UberEats, South Africa (food delivery) Asambe is actively seeking […].

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

South Africa-based Optimal Energy has taken delivery of four of its Joule EVs ( earlier post ) for use as a marketing fleet. The marketing fleet was hand-built in Port Elizabeth by Hi-Tech Automotive, a specialist automotive production firm, and to date have undergone extensive testing within the premises.

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