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Anglo American unveils prototype 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck

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Anglo American plc unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs (platinum group metals) mine in South Africa. The nuGen truck is retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle. South Africa’s Hydrogen Valley.

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Ballard & First Mode sign order for 30 additional hydrogen fuel cells for ultra-class mining trucks; 3MW

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Ballard Power Systems and First Mode announced a purchase order for Ballard to supply First Mode with 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules—totaling 3 megawatts—to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. This is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 horsepower.

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Nissan to test African demand for its e-Power hybrid vehicle – ET Auto

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Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor plans to introduce its e-power hybrid technology car in Tunisia, its Africa head said on Tuesday, as part of plans to test demand in the African market for electric vehicles. Africa is the world’s last remaining automotive frontier due to the low level of vehicle ownership.

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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. Investing $4.5

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Anglo American, Aurizon to explore feasibility of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight

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Aurizon , Australia’s largest rail freight operator, and leading global mining company Anglo American will work together on a feasibility study to assess the introduction of hydrogen-powered trains for bulk freight. Earlier post.) Rail freight already produces up to 16 times less carbon pollution per tonne kilometer than road.

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Toyota Fortuner gets mild hybrid tech, but will it come to India? Check details

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 19 Apr 2024, 08:05 AM In addition to the mild-hybrid system, the new Toyota Fortuner MHEV also features the Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite with a 360-degree camera. The Toyota Fortuner Hybrid gets a 2.8-litre litre diesel engine, coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system.

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Amaze returns with 2-star safety rating at Global NCAP, Honda reacts

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 23 Apr 2024, 12:47 PM Honda Amaze had earlier returned with four-star rating at the Global NCAP in 2019. Honda Amaze scored 2-star rating for adult protection and zero star for child protection in the latest test. --> Honda Amaze had earlier returned with four-star rating at the Global NCAP in 2019.Honda

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