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Renault and Itaipu to collaborate on EVs in Brazil

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Itaipu, owned by the governments of Brazil and Paraguay, operates the Itaipu dam across the ParanĂ¡ River. of consumption in Paraguay. million MWh), breaking its own world record for energy production, which occurred in 2008, with the generation of 94,684,781 megawatt-hours (MWh). of the energy consumed in Brazil and 72.5%

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GM Shows Picture of New Chevrolet Agile for Mercosur Market

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The Agile is targeted for emerging markets such as Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (Mercosur). In 2008, it posted record annual sales (548,941 vehicles). The Agile is the first model of the Viva family; Project Viva represents a US$400 million investment by GM un Brazil and Argentina. GM began doing business in Brazil in 1925.

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