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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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The international geothermal power industry is poised to place between 500 and 1,000 MW on line per year for the rest of the decade, said GEA. New geothermal power came on line in Kenya, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Turkey, and Mexico, as well as Oregon, Nevada and Utah in the United States. Ormat Technologies, and AltaRock Energy.

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India set to become exporter of forged wheels used in railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw – ET Auto

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Designing and testing of standard gauge Vande Bharat trains need to be done, after which national and international approvals need to be obtained before they can be formally launched, he added, saying it will take some time. “It is a very big and tedious process.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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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. The society also has increased membership in Kenya, Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia.

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US releases signed MOU with Congo and Zambia to strengthen EV battery value chain

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Through this MOU, the United States will support the commitment between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to develop jointly a supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. Zambia is the world’s sixth-largest copper producer, and the second largest cobalt producer in Africa.

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Top 14 Electric Vehicle Motor Manufacturers in India: Driving Sustainable Mobility

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Additionally, India imports copper from countries like Chile, Australia, and Zambia. #2. These components can be sourced from both domestic manufacturers and international suppliers. Electric vehicle motors in India have high efficiency compared to internal combustion engines. How efficient are electric vehicle motors in India?

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UN report highlights urgent need to tackle impact of EV battery production boom

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However, for various reasons (including limited infrastructure, financing and a lack of appropriate policies), refining takes place in other countries, mainly Belgium, China, Finland, Norway and Zambia, which reap the economic benefit.

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Tesla releases Conflict Mineral report, extending history of humane mining practices

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Furthermore, Tesla also has internal guidelines for itself that it commits to. Tesla expects its suppliers to stay up to date with and to use validated conflict-free smelters and refiners assessed by the Responsible Mineral Initiative (“RMI”) and similar organizations.” ” (Credit: Tesla). Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rules.

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