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SEAT reduces waste by 34% since 2010, expects to achieve 60% reduction by 2025

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Since 2010, SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, has improved its production-related environmental footprint by 34% on average with measures to emit less CO 2 and fewer volatile organic compounds, generate less waste and consume less water and energy. and 30.9%, respectively. and generated 34.2% less waste.

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Geely Showcasing Alternative Energy Vehicles at Auto China 2010

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Geely is showcasing a number of its alternative energy vehicle efforts at Auto China 2010, including two versions of an electric vehicle, two versions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (parallel and serial configurations), and an intelligent stop-start system.

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Former GM Director Projects Flat US Auto Sales in 2010

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Jerry York, former GM director, projected that US auto sales are likely to remain flat in 2010. York told the Reuters Autos Summit in Detroit that “ I just can’t fathom anything that’s going to cause a material increase in auto sales in this country in 2010 compared to 2009. ”. The economy. People are thinking.

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Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept at 2010 North American International Auto Show

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Toyota Motor Sales, USA, announced that it will stage the world debut of a new dedicated hybrid concept vehicle during the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle will be revealed during a news conference held on Monday, 11 January at COBO Hall.

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Upstream Security: cyber hacks could cost auto industry $24 billion within 5 years

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Cyber hacks might cost the auto industry roughly $24 billion within five years, according to a new study by Upstream Security , which specializes in cloud-based security protection.

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US diesel car registrations increased by 24% from 2010-2012, hybrids up 33%

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in the US from 2010 through 2012, according to data compiled for the Diesel Technology Forum by R.L. The national registration information includes data for all types of passenger vehicles—cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and vans—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from 1 January 2010 through 31 December 2012.

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Honda Unveils New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi

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HSCI) unveiled the Honda New Small Concept, a concept model for a new small-sized vehicle, at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. HSCI also announced plans to begin sales of a new model in 2011 based on this concept model. Honda New Small Concept. Click to enlarge.

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