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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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Moreover, Roskill forecasts that China’s steel production is close to its peak. The niobium industry is aware of these issues and already looking for a future beyond steel, Roskill notes. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008.

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Fisker recently presented four future electric vehicles, as well as technology and sustainability visions, to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and the media at an event in Huntington Beach, California. Fisker also reviewed its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives.

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CEC determines Diablo Canyon needed to support grid reliability

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The determination is based on data showing California risks energy supply shortfalls during extreme weather events. The determination comes as California is experiencing a substantial shift in conditions affecting the electric grid, which is transitioning to the state’s clean energy future, while confronting the impacts of climate change.

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New UC Davis market-based sustainability forecasting approach concludes supplanting gasoline and diesel with renewable fuels could take 131 years

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At the current pace of research and development, replacing gasoline and diesel with renewable fuel alternatives could take some 131 years, according to a new University of California, Davis, study using a new sustainability forecasting approach based on market expectations. The forecast was published online 8 Nov. —Deb Niemeier.

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Forecasting the Ice Loss of Greenland’s Glaciers With Viscoelastic Modeling

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2) has captured a rapid and dramatic calving event in action. Starting in 2014, the team at AWI joined 14 other research groups to compare and refine their forecasts of potential ice loss through 2100. These simulation results suggest that the AWI team’s improved model could provide more accurate forecasts of glacial movements.

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Intralogistics and Warehousing Summit 2024 set to take place in Pune | Autocar Professional

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The Intralogistics and Warehousing Summit, set to take place in Pune in May 2024, aims to be a pivotal event for industry players seeking to revolutionise their operations. Attendees can anticipate engaging keynote addresses and panel discussions offering strategic insights and forecasts for the future of intralogistics and warehousing.

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CRU: lithium price downtrend continues, with disappointing EV sales in China the driver

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Many OEMs and dealers have engaged in huge marketing events for traditional cars and offered large discounts to consumers. CRU continues to forecast strong lithium demand growth as a result of the worldwide roll-out of electrified vehicles, and its 5-year demand forecasts are not materially different from that of other market participants.

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