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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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Included in the investment program is the renewal of the current line of Chevrolet vehicles in 2012, and the launch of a new line of small cars (two models) for Brazil and emerging markets—“Project Onyx.”. The investment is the largest made by the company in its 84 years in Brazil. This will be the second expansion to Gravataí.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. The other part of the story is China’s dramatic jump in renewable energy production. Another major shift is that China has become a voracious energy importer, especially of coal and liquefied natural gas.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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It suggests that the Prius is a standard bearer for clean operations and the use of renewable energy sources. The plant sends no waste to landfill and has reduced the amount incinerated by 82 per cent to 730 tonnes from 1999 to 2006. It aims to eventually cut this amount down to zero.

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