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Volkswagen of America reported 438,133 units delivered in 2012, a 35.1% of sales in 2012 and 16.7% increase over prior year sales. December deliveries totaled 44,005, up 35.4% over 2011, marking the best December since 1970. Volkswagen’s TDI diesel models accounted for 20.6% in December.

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MARCH 16, 2016

America Makes , the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have launched the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative ( AMSC ). Participation is open to any interested person.

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MAY 30, 2023

The Equus first appeared in North America as a 2011 model, and the MSRP for the cheapest version was $58,900 (about $81,136 in 2023 dollars). The Hyundai Genesis showed up here as a 2009 model and sold quite well. The second-generation Equus debuted in South Korea as a 2010 model, so it seemed like a good idea to ship it across the Pacific.

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JANUARY 4, 2021

—Lara Zhang, Regional Director of BYD Latin America. BYD entered the Colombian market in 2012 and made several milestone achievements: building the first pure electric taxi fleet in South America in 2013, entering the Bogotá BRT system in 2017. There are currently 483 electric buses in TRANSMILENIO S.A,

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JUNE 5, 2014

from 2012 to 2020, with approximately 351,900 units likely to be sold. of both public and residential charging in North America and more than 2.6% Inductive charging will account for 1.2% in Europe, according to the report. Residential charging will be the most popular method, accounting for more than 70% of the overall charging.

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APRIL 10, 2014

In 2012, the combined global production of ethanol and biodiesel fell for the first time since 2000, down 0.4% billion gallons US) in 2012. billion gallons US) in 2012. The top five ethanol producers in 2012 were the United States, Brazil, China, Canada, and France. billion gallons) of fuel ethanol in 2012.

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Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012.

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MAY 5, 2012

The City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 10 BYD 40-foot electric buses for City transit services in 2012. The agreement also opens talks to bring manufacturing of BYD buses to the Ontario region in the near future.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The future of the Fisker Karma range-extended luxury electric sedan has been in the hands of new owner Wanxiang America for many months, with little known about its relaunch plans or timing.

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JULY 11, 2012

The Index accurately identifies and analyzes traffic congestion in 57 major cities across North America and Europe. North America. The report, initially covering 26 major cities in North America, finds Los Angeles to be the most congested city there. Vancouver, 30%. Miami, 26%. Seattle, 25%. Tampa, 25%. San Francisco, 25%.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Increased activity in the Exploration and Production (E&P) sector will be the primary driver in pushing oil and gas capital expenditure (capex) to $1.039 trillion for 2012, according to the latest report by business intelligence firm GlobalData. North America is expected to witness the highest capex globally, with $254.3

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JUNE 20, 2012

Annual clean diesel ldv sales by region, world markets: 2012-2018. million in 2012 to 12.1 North America has been a weak market for diesel for 20 years, due to the low price of gasoline as well as diesel’s reputation for being smelly, dirty and unreliable. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 19, 2011

Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to US consumers, upgraded for the 2012 model year. Equipped with additional standard equipment including quick charging and cold-weather features, the 2012 LEAF now will also be available for order in the Southeastern United States and Illinois.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has revised its calendar year 2012 sales and production plans, targeting worldwide production of 10,050,000 vehicles and worldwide sales of 9,760,000 vehicles for the year. The company also announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended 30 June 2012. billion (US$70.1 billion yen to ¥290.3

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JUNE 24, 2012

Building the Yaris for customers across North America will represent an additional investment of €8 million at TMMF. Only gasoline versions of Yaris will be exported to North America. The current generation Toyota Yaris was launched in Europe in the summer of 2011, followed by the Toyota Yaris Hybrid in June 2012.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

The trial will culminate in a body of feedback for Evatran to incorporate into the production design of its aftermarket product line, launching towards the end of 2012. Evatran is planning announcements regarding the participants of the trial for early January, with installations beginning in February 2012. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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has received an investment from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. —Yoshihiro Shiraiwa, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America. Monolith Materials, Inc. to support its commercial-scale, emissions-free hydrogen manufacturing technology.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

This will bring the region in sync with the recent recoveries in North America and Eastern Europe and the continued growth in developing Asia-Pacific and South America, according to the consultancy. Global automotive industry regional highlights include: North America. million units in 2012 to 18.7 South America.

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JUNE 8, 2012

Shell and its affiliates have signed a memorandum of understanding with TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to heavy-duty road transport customers in the US through TA’s existing nationwide network of full-service fueling centers. The first LNG retail plaza in Calgary is expected to open this year.

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APRIL 10, 2013

US DRIVE (Driving Research and Innovation for Vehicle efficiency and Energy sustainability), a non-binding and voluntary government-industry partnership focused on advanced automotive and related infrastructure technology research and development (R&D), has released its 2012 Technical Accomplishments Report. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. as an additional authorized and approved nationwide supplier of EV home charging systems, on-site installation services and support for the 2012 i-MiEV. < —Yoichi Yokozawa, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. /p>. MMNA) has added AeroVironment, Inc.

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JULY 23, 2012

Trillium CNG, a business unit of Integrys Energy Group and AMP Americas have formed a joint venture, AMP Trillium, to focus on building a network of CNG stations across the US. AMP Americas currently owns two CNG fueling stations in Indiana and, in partnership with Fair Oaks Farms, manages a fleet of 42 CNG milk-transport trucks.

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MAY 11, 2012

Waste Management currently operates five CNG-powered collection vehicles in Houston’s north suburban communities and expects to roll out an additional 35 in the area by the end of 2012. Waste Management already operates over 1400 CNG vehicles, the largest fleet of CNG recycling and waste collection trucks in North America.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The new station wagon is not planned for sale in North America. New and improved engines will be available on the entire Cruze line-up starting summer 2012. The new MyLink infotainment system is being introduced in higher trim levels in the Cruze line-up and in the Chevrolet Aveo as of summer 2012. Chevrolet Cruze station wagon.

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MARCH 30, 2016

SQM) and Lithium Americas Corp. SQM and LAC intend to immediately advance a work and engineering plan, which contemplates completion of an updated definitive feasibility study based on an existing study for Caucharí that was completed by Minera Exar in 2012. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

US imports of Canadian crude oil rose to record levels during the first eight months of 2012, with Canada accounting for a growing share of total gross US imports, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In 2012, Canada supplied the US with a record of nearly 2.5 million barrels per day through August 2012.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5 in city driving and 5.5

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2012 Mazda3 made its US debut at the New York International Auto Show; the face-lifted 2012 Mazda3 is also the first application in North America of Mazda’s SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies, achieving 40 mpg US on the highway.

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APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. The 2012 Rio features all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and fuel economy of up to 40 mpg US highway. Rio also offers ISG technology, new to the Kia line-up.

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MAY 11, 2012

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division will purchase 100 Newton Series 2000 all-electric commercial vehicles in 2012 from Smith Electric Vehicles, bringing the total number of its electric fleet to more than 280. —Mike O’Connell, senior director of fleet capability for Frito-Lay North America.

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an agricultural biotechnology and seed company, will evaluate a number of its biotech traits in sugarcane in South America. Food and Agriculture Organization, 62 million acres (25 million hectares) of sugarcane were harvested worldwide in 2012, including 27 million acres (11 million hectares) in South America. Ceres, Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As per the automaker, the installations of Supercharger stalls will continue to ramp in North America. That’s why we’re opening our fast-charging network to allow more EV drivers to charge at over 15,000 Supercharging stalls across North America. This, in a way, has held back the adoption of EVs in North America.

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g/m 3 yearly from 1990 to 2012. The number of smokers worldwide decreased by 0.26% a year, cumulatively falling by nearly 6% from 1990 to 2012. In North America, a 0.1 ?g/m The research team found that it has increased globally by 3.6 ?g/m Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer with an estimated 1.8 Dong, Kelvin K.F.

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AUGUST 10, 2012

Once all of the vehicles are deployed by the end of 2012, California will be home to 105 all-electric delivery trucks, the largest deployment in any state. —Leslie Starr Keating, senior vice president, supply chain for Frito-Lay North America. ?. Frito-Lay is growing its electric truck fleet in California.

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APRIL 24, 2012

The results come from test segments run in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo; additional segments will take place there in Q2 and Q3 2012. In Bogotá and Curitiba, new segments will take place in Q2 and Q3 2012. Road transportation accounts for 90% of transportation emissions in Latin America, half of which are produced by passenger traffic.

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AUGUST 16, 2011

The ebike will be launched in the first half of 2012 and will initially be marketed by dealers in Europe and North America. The smart ebike is being developed and built in cooperation with the e-bike manufacturer GRACE, based near Berlin.

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