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EIA: world petroleum use sets record high in 2012 despite declines in North America and Europe

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million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2012, as declining consumption in North America and Europe was more than outpaced by growth in Asia and other regions, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4 North America. Source: EIA.

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Panasonic and Mazda entering discussions on medium- to long-term partnership for automotive cylindrical Li-ion batteries

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Mazda had installed Panasonic batteries in its Demio EV, which the company had leased in Japan since 2012. Automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Panasonic Energy: 1865, 2170, 4680. The Panasonic Group and Mazda have built a good relationship over many years.

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New FIAT 500e EV to come to N America

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and CMO global of Stellantis, officially announced plans to offer the fully electric Fiat 500e in North America. FIAT first introduced a battery-electric version of the 500 in the US market at the LA Auto Show in 2012. Fiat 500e hatchback (European specification).

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City of Windsor, Ontario first in North America to deploy BYD electric buses

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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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Linde purchases 20 LNG-fueled trucks for North America; 20% of 2012 tractor purchases

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The trucks, expected to be on the road later this year, will account for 20% of Linde’s 2012 tractor purchases and will be integrated into Linde’s fleet of 700-plus trucks carrying cryogenic gases to customers throughout North America.

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing France to start gasoline-engined Yaris export to North America in 2013

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Building the Yaris for customers across North America will represent an additional investment of €8 million at TMMF. This investment is required to build the car to the specific requirements of the new market, including the installation of a North American specific 1.5-liter

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TomTom launches Congestion Index based on traffic database; congestion levels in 57 cities in North America and Europe

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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%.