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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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and ozone worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015, equivalent to 11.7% and ozone premature deaths in 2010 and 11.4% An estimated 84% of global transportation-attributable deaths occurred in G20 countries, and 70% occurred in the four largest vehicle markets in 2015: China, India, the European Union, and the United States.

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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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Bosch to Invest $432M in India Between 2010 and 2012, Nearly 25% for Auto

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20 billion (US$432 million) in its Indian operations between 2010 and 2012, with nearly 25% of that investment go into further strengthening the Bosch Automotive Group’s research and development activities in India. More than 80% of Bosch revenues in India are generated from the automotive technology business.

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Suzuki Motor will introduce six EVs in India by 2030

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billion) by the end of 2010 to double its turnover to Rs 4.39 The parent company of India’s largest automaker expects internal combustion engines to account for 60% of its domestic market in the next 10 years, in a strategy document presented to shareholders on Jan 26. The Japanese auto major will invest Rs 2.82 trillion (Rs 2.82

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2024 GLA, the most-affordable Mercedes SUV, launched with updates in India

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The GLA was first introduced back in 2010 and till now, the luxury brand has sold more than 14,000 units. Also Read : Mercedes to showcase EQG for the first time in India at Bharat Mobility Show The infotainment system has been updated and it now runs MBUX, gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a digital key.

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GM inaugurates flexi-engine plant in India

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The new engine plant will begin by producing engines for small passenger cars manufactured by GM in India. GM India’s sales have grown significantly since the rollout of its mini-cars, the Chevrolet Spark and Beat, said GM India President and Managing Director Karl Slym. GM is the fifth-largest automobile manufacturer in India.

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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. These trends present exciting opportunities for the auto component industry.

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