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ZF has produced 2M electric motors; mild-hybrid to full-electric drives

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After 2015, when the demand for pure electric mobility started to become visible, the company placed its focus on a new technology: Hairpin winding enables wires to be packed tighter together, which helps increase the power, speeds and torque with the same space. evo (Serbia) and Shenyang (China) in recent years. Innovation potential.

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Rio Tinto commits $2.4B for Jadar lithium project; planning 58,000 tons/year lithium carbonate by 2029

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billion to the Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, one of the world’s largest greenfield lithium projects. The project remains subject to receiving all relevant approvals, permits and licences and ongoing engagement with local communities, the Government of Serbia and civil society. Rio Tinto has committed $2.4 Earlier post.)

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Argonne-led study insights help to reduce degradation in fuel cells and extend lifetime

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Vehicles powered by polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are energy-efficient and eco-friendly, but despite increasing public interest in PEMFC-powered transportation, current performance of materials that are used in fuel cells limits their widespread commercialization. Lopes, P.P.,

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