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Critical Minerals Africa Summit to Showcase Battery, Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Prospects

CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

by CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 202401395

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia – among the world’s top mineral producers – are currently spearheading the implementation of a Transboundary...

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First battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mining

CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

by CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 20240522

Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800-metre underground mine...

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Morocco overtakes South Africa as Africa’s automotive powerhouse

CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

by CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 20240392

Made in Morocco: fleets and fleet suppliers in Africa – and Europe – are increasingly relying on the North African kingdom, which will this year...

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The role of automotive industry policy in local production of New Energy Vehicles.

CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

by CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 20240448

South Africa is home to the abundance of minerals needed to power vehicles of the future. And this means the opportunity to carve a new...

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Toyota South Africa and Ogihara South Africa’s joint venture investment to boost automotive industry

CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

by CollenAugust 30, 2024August 30, 20240468

South Africa continues to be the most preferred location for multinational investors in Africa. This is made more evident by the continued investment by international...

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New 5W-30 lubricant specifically introduced for Stellantis engines

CollenAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

by CollenAugust 29, 2024August 29, 20240521

Europe’s leading independent lubricant blender, Wolf Lubricants, has launched an all-new engine oil for Stellantis passenger cars, SUVs, and light vans. OFFICIALTECH 5W-30 MS-SFE is...

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Heavy haulers Reinsfelder, Brownlee join forces

CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

by CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 202401151

Heavy-haul trucking companies Reinsfelder and Brownlee Trucking announced Wednesday a strategic partnership to better leverage the assets of the respective fleets. The combination of the Western Pennsylvania-based carriers will...

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How coaching can keep drivers safe during the holidays and beyond

CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

by CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 202401259

The days between November and January are often dubbed the “happiest time of the year,” but this time span can also be the most dangerous...

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Kenco acquires Dallas-based warehousing company

CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

by CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 20240901

Third-party logistics provider Kenco said Thursday it has acquired regional warehousing provider The Shippers Group. The deal adds 3.8 million square feet of space to...

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Trucking research firm touts renewable diesel fuel over EV transition

CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

by CollenAugust 28, 2024August 28, 202401192

WASHINGTON — New trucking industry-backed research finds renewable diesel (RD) fuel to be significantly less costly and more operationally effective than transitioning to battery-powered trucks....