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Wärtsilä enters into licence agreement with CSSC Guangzhou Marine Diesel Engine Co. Ltd for manufacture of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines in China

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Ltd (GMD), a member of the state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Group, have signed a licence agreement for the manufacture and sale of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines in China. Wärtsilä has established a world-wide network of 18 licensees for manufacturing 2-stroke engines.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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Some production activities are relocating from China and India to other developing countries, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, particularly for raw materials and intermediate goods production in energy-intensive sectors.

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GM Daewoo Considering Hybrid for 2011

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It has five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. In 2008, GM Daewoo sold in Korea and exported more than 1.9 GM Daewoo Auto & Technology. was established on October 17, 2002. million units, including CKD (completely knocked down) products.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Between 2008 and 2013, obesity in the population ages 15+ rose 92% in Vietnam; 57% in China; and 37% in India. Behavior Market Background Vehicle Manufacturers' Elusive Health: A decentralized effort to inform consumers about healthier lifestyle habits has led to confusion and a global population getting heavier and sicker.

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GM Daewoo considering hybrid in 2011

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The company has five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. The company also sold in Korea and exported more than 1.9million units in 2008. It is expected that the vehicle would be produced from 2011, although an exact timetable has not been established.

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Alberta to Host Underground Coal Gasification Demo; Update on Linc Chinchilla UCG In Australia

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Swan Hills Synfuels expects the project to demonstrate the ability to manufacture synthetic gas from Alberta’s coal resources, with the future potential of utilizing the coal seams for carbon capture and storage. The Government of Alberta, Canada, through the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI), is providing C$8.83 million (US$7.0

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