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Vancouver-based Ceylon Graphite granted industrial mining licence for M1 mining project in Sri Lanka

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announced the renewal of the Industrial Mining Licence for the Malsiripura, M1 mining project in Sri Lanka (known as Ceylon until 1972) from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB). The Government of Sri Lanka granted the company’s wholly owned subsidiary Sarcon Development (Pvt) Ltd.

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NanoCab: Sri Lanka To Use More Than 200 Tiny Tatas As Taxis

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But Tata is also sending the car into new markets, including Sri Lanka--where you might be surprised to see the tiny cars used as taxis. Why Sri Lanka? The world's least expensive car, the Tata Nano, is now seen in increasing numbers on the streets of its home country, India.

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ABB developing Sri Lanka’s EV fast charging infrastructure

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The Sri Lankan government has made a strategic decision to install more than 100 EV charging stations by 2020 to align with the country’s plan to obtain a minimum 20% of its energy from renewable sources. The order comes following the successful installation of ABB’s first EV charging stations in Sri Lanka for a private vendor in 2015.

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TVS Motor Co launches iQube e-scooter in Sri Lanka | Autocar Professional

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Having launched retail operations and eight products including the iQube and X EVs earlier this month in Italy , the Chennai-based auto major has launched its iQube electric scooter in Sri Lanka. TVS Motor Co has a longstanding presence of over two decades in Sri Lanka where it retails its two- and three-wheelers.

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Axial Vector and Kirloskar Oil Engines Forming JV for Mass Production of Axial-Type Engines

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It is also demonstrating a smaller 60 hp (45 kW) application, developed targeted at the growing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. The marketing rights of the joint venture company will extend to all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

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Rockwell appoints Azzurro to drive business growth in Sri Lanka – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Rockwell Automation , the world’s leading company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Azzurro, a subsidiary of the Illukkumbura Group, as a strategic partner to help drive business growth in Sri Lanka.

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Exide and Leclanché launch Li-ion battery JV in India

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Exide Industries Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries and power storage solutions provider, and Switzerland-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Leclanché SA announced a joint venture to build lithium-ion batteries and provide energy storage systems for India’s electric vehicle market and grid-based applications.

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