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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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2024 also marks a crucial year for India’s electrification journey. While India has a position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, its motor vehicle penetration per capita remains significantly lower compared to the global average. Uno Minda stands out as an early mover in this critical shift.

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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment. of global ambient PM 2.5

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Study finds global carbon emissions reached 10 billion tonnes in 2010

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Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have increased by 49% in the last two decades, according to the latest figures from the Global Carbon Project. billion tonnes of CO 2 ) in 2010 for the first time. billion tonnes of CO 2 ) in 2010 for the first time. parts per million. Canadell and Michael R.

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Pew: global clean energy investment reached record $243B in 2010

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2010 investment by country and sector. Global clean energy finance and investment grew significantly in 2010 to $243 billion, a 30% increase from the previous year. billion in investments in 2010 represents a 39% increase from 2009. Germany accounted for 45% of global solar investments. Click to enlarge.

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Study links PM2.5 pollution with millions of preterm births globally

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A new study, led by a team from The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York, has found that in 2010, about 2.7 million preterm births globally—or 18% of all pre-term births—were associated with outdoor exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ).The In 2010, an estimated 14.9 Malley et al.

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Polk: global commercial vehicle registrations down 7% in first quarter 2012; China and India account for 58% share

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The global commercial vehicle market declined 7% during the first quarter of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011, according to a recent analysis by Polk. The global decline in heavy commercial vehicles mirrors the soft economic environment in select countries, according to Polk. China, India lead with nearly 58% share.

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Nissan Motor India elevates Saurabh Vatsa to MD position, Rakesh Srivastava retires on 31 March   | Autocar Professional

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Nissan Motor India on Thursday announced the appointment of Saurabh Vatsa as Managing Director (MD) of the company effective April 01, 2024. Upon elevation to the role of MD, Saurabh will report to Frank Torres, President, Nissan India Operations and Region Divisional Vice President of Business Transformation (AMIEO).

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