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Chinese company reportedly seeks to invest $10B in Afghanistan’s lithium mining sector

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According to the Ministry’s press release, the Chinese company suggested that if it is awarded the lithium mining contract, the company will invest in several significant Afghan infrastructure projects, including tunnels, a power dam, and highways.

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Chinese researchers develop new alloy for on-board hydrogen production for fuel cells

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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University have used a gallium, indium, tin and bismuth alloy to generate hydrogen, when placed in contact with an aluminum plate immersed in water. Before use, Al and the LM alloys were stored separately to prevent passivation. The hydrogen is then used in a PEM fuel cell.

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Tesla is accused of ‘supporting genocide’ for opening new store in controversial Chinese region

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Criticisms of Tesla are mounting up over the company’s announcement that it is opening a new store in Xinjiang, a region of China where human rights groups believe the Chinese government put over 1 million Uyghurs and members of other Muslim minorities in labor camps.

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University of Leeds and Chinese Academy of Sciences create joint institute to develop next-generation thermal and mechanical energy storage systems

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The University of Leeds (UK) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have partnered to create a joint research institute to develop next generation energy storage systems, with a focus on thermal- and mechanical-based energy storage systems. But these systems are very expensive and require special geological sites, as do compressed air systems.

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Chinese steel group Tsingshan investing $375M to build lithium plant in Argentina with Eramet

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Fresh water is then used to release the stored lithium. Developed by Eramet in liaison with IFPEN (the French Institute of Petroleum and New Energies) and Seprosys, this works like a sponge, capturing the lithium contained in the brine. Purification of the lithium, then reaction with sodium carbonate to convert it to lithium carbonate.

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Xpeng starts delivery of P7 EV sports sedan

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It has already been very well received by the Chinese public following a series of multi-city test drives over the past couple of months. As a result, the P7’s ultra-thin high-performance battery pack is only 110mm in height, reaching 170 Wh/kg energy density to store close to 81 kWh of power with super-low drag coefficient of Cd0.236.

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Tesla is opening a flagship store in Thailand: report

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Tesla is set to open a flagship store in Bangkok, Thailand, as early as June. The opening of the flagship store comes as Tesla is looking to accelerate its electric vehicle sales in Thailand. This was a bit higher than comparable Chinese models that are offered in the 1 million baht range.

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