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OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

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A study by a team from The Ohio State University and Ford is providing insight into the deactivation mechanism of rhodium in three-way catalysts (TWC) for automotive emissions control. South Africa is the major source, accounting for almost 60% of the world’s rhodium supply; Russia is the second-largest producer. 1c03513.

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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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. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz running automated test drive in Shanghai; infrastructure peculiarities

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These special national features show how important it is to gather worldwide insights into real-life traffic on the road to autonomous driving and to adapt automated driving functions to the particular traffic practices and conditions. million kilometers in Europe, the US, China, Australia and South Africa, and more than 1.2

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TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

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The international scientists who compiled and analyzed the global ozone pollution database hope it will give scientists and public health managers better insight on trends and patterns of human health exposure around the world. Click to enlarge. TOAR is not just a report.

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International team sequences Eucalyptus genome; potential for improving biofuel and biomaterial production

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A major challenge for achieving a sustainable energy future is our understanding of the molecular basis of superior growth and adaptation in woody plants suitable for biomass production.” —Alexander Myburg. Trees play a significant role in the global carbon cycle. —Gerald Tuskan.

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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark

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We have also introduced some new KPIs, to have in-depth analytics, because the industry is interested in this comprehensive level of data and analytic insights. If you look to what steps are of concern from an end-user perspective, then we see that the whole chain can be improved in the future.

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Redwood Materials Will Recycle Hawaiian Grid Batteries

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As such, it sets the stage for an expected rise in stationary battery storage recycling in the future. A Redwood Materials spokesman said that “successful decommissioning of these initial projects serves as an industry model for future gigawatt-scale projects.” The vast majority of batteries are nowhere near end of life yet.

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