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Piedmont Lithium selects Tennessee for second lithium hydroxide project; 30,000 metric tons per year

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The project will convert spodumene concentrate sourced principally from Piedmont’s international project investments to expand significantly the US supply of lithium hydroxide, a key component in the manufacturing of EV batteries. Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Tennessee Lithium will be performed by Kiewit and Primero.

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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The success of our innovative and pioneering mobility solutions business has shown us that Rwanda has the potential to leapfrog the internal combustion engines into electric cars. Ghana and Ethiopia are planned as the next locations. Rwanda has a young and progressive population that appreciates individual and modern mobility.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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Ferdinanda Ponci was elected in 2010 as the IEEE Women in Engineering liaison. Women have served in roles such as chair of the society’s flagship gathering, the IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC) and its distinguished lecturers program. A chapter in Ghana is in the process of forming.

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