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Taiwan Doubles Biodiesel Requirement from 1% to 2%

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The government of Taiwan is doubling the biodiesel component in diesel fuel for automobiles from 1% to 2% this year, according to the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs. The country began several trial projects in 2007, and began using a B1 blend countrywide in 2008. million gallons US). million gallons US).

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Chery and BenQ Forming JV for Li-ion Separator Films

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China-based Chery Automobile and Taiwan-based BenQ Corp. BenQ is a leading provider of IT and digital lifestyle devices and technologies; 2008 revenues exceeded US$1.54 are establishing a 50:50 joint venture to produce lithium-ion battery separator films. billion.

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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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3M has developed these proprietary cathode powder formulations with precise control of structure and compositions tailored for both energy and power applications to serve the consumer electronics and automobile industries. Patents on the 3M composition have been issued in China, Taiwan and USA. Earlier post.)

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Report: U.S. Prepping $540 Million for SK Group Semiconductor Factory in Michigan

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Meanwhile, the United States is concerned that any future decisions on the part of China to invade Taiwan would effectively cripple the U.S. capability to manufacture everything from automobiles to military hardware. Incentivizing companies to lay roots in Michigan after the 2008 recession has worked out rather well.

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