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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

General Motors on Monday outlined a series of major restructuring steps that it said would accelerate its transformation for the future, building on the strategy it laid out in 2015 to strengthen its core business, to capitalize on the future of personal mobility and to drive significant cost efficiencies.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Klett and Perander (2015). Across the company, it is targeting a 15% reduction in absolute emissions and a 30% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030, from a 2018 baseline. 2015) “Alumina Calcination: A Mature Technology Under Review from Supplier Perspective.” eds) Light Metals 2015. —ARENA CEO Darren Miller.

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APRIL 19, 2013

billion (US$15 billion) in the country by 2015; investments in highly efficient products and resource-conserving production will account for more than two thirds of this figure. By 2018, the workforce is to increase from 75,000 to 100,000 people. A further reduction of 11% is planned by 2015.

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APRIL 30, 2012

Electric two-wheel vehicle sales by country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2018. Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of electric two-wheel vehicles (e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-bicycles) will show robust growth and reach more than 65 million units in 2018. more than 60 million units in 2018 at a CAGR of 6.6%. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG accelerated and strengthened as it entered its sixth year in 2015, the companies’ leaders said today in a media update given during the Frankfurt International Motor Show. —Dieter Zetsche. Nissan and Daimler will co-develop the vehicles.

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Honda staged the North American debut of the Honda FCV fuel cell vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); the company also announced US availability for the FCV in 2016. Honda also announced plans to introduce new VTEC Turbo engines to be built in Ohio and debut later in 2015. Earlier post.). Honda FCV Concept.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Energy efficiency has tremendous potential to boost economic growth and avoid greenhouse gas emissions, but the global rate of progress is slowing, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. in 2018—the slowest rate since 2010—according to Energy Efficiency 2019 , the IEA’s annual report on energy efficiency.

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MAY 6, 2014

Overall, the Chrysler brand is targeting a significant expansion in its segment coverage over the next five years, with the addition of a C-segment 100 Sedan in 2016, and new full- and mid-size crossover vehicles coming in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Much more progress will come as gasoline and diesel engine technologies converge.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

The four-cylinder TDI engine with the internal designation EA 288 made its debut in 2012. In 2015, the emissions scandal erupted over the use of defeat devices in Volkswagen engines for MY 2009 through 2015. TDI took a step forward and was therefore given the suffix “evo”.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. Contribute to international efforts to address global climate change. Operate three fully integrated CCS demonstrations and six large scale CO 2 storage injections by the end of FY 2015. watt utility, $2.37/watt watt commercial, and $3.10/watt

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Transport emissions were 29% above 1990 levels in 2018. Other key findings: In 2018, average CO 2 emissions of new passenger cars increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 Average CO 2 emissions of new vans started to follow a similar upward trend in 2018. g CO 2 per kilometer. in 2017 to 8.1%

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JANUARY 27, 2018

The findings are based largely on unique data made possible by the GoAmazon research campaign, where scientists made ground-based and airborne measurements related to climate during 2014-2015. de Souza (2018) “Substantial convection and precipitation enhancements by ultrafine aerosol particles,” Science doi: 10.1126/science.aan8461.

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APRIL 23, 2019

Following its corporate fleets, PCNA will soon offer Porsche Impact to USA customers who want to reduce the CO 2 footprint of their internal-combustion engines. The two Experience Centers are popular destinations, with more than 335,000 visitors combined since opening in 2015 in Atlanta and 2016 in LA.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

International cooperation will be necessary to resolve problems in maritime and air transport, but action on cars and trucks can be taken at a national or state level. by about 1.9%. For MY 2026 and following, the reduced compliance obligation goes away.). California has a much more ambitious long-term policy commitment to EVs.

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APRIL 25, 2017

Overall global sales increased 6% over 2015, fueled by international market growth up 101% with almost 45,000 Mustang vehicles sold outside the United States. Since launching in China in 2015, Mustang has become the best-selling sports car in the world’s biggest auto market.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The NGL/olefins recovered are expected to be approximately 12,000 barrels per day (bpd) by mid-2015 and growing to approximately 15,000 bpd by 2018. Williams expects to fund the construction using cash flows from its Canadian operations as well as with international cash on-hand.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

Despite reports that global emissions of the potent greenhouse gas, HFC-23, were almost eliminated in 2017, an international team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, has found atmospheric levels growing at record values. As a result, they reported that they had almost completely eliminated HFC-23 emissions by 2017.

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MARCH 17, 2020

In 2018, Utah became the first state to do so. Naimi, MD, MPH, Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health. Lira et al. Alcohol-involved motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of injury-related death in the US.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) invited the Parties to sign the MOU at its China International Steel and Raw Materials Conference held in Qingdao. In 2015, in support of the Paris Agreement, it committed to substantial long-term decarbonization by 2050.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2017

China Yuchai International, a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines for on- and off-road applications in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (GYMCL), announced that GYMCL has received its first order from Beijing Automotive Group Co., The YC4Y20 engine is a 4-cylinder, 1.8-

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APRIL 24, 2016

On the eve of the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Toyota announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin—two mass-market models, both of which have conventional hybrid variants—in China during 2018. Click to enlarge. New turbo engine.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a new study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The planned third intercessional meeting in April 2018 is to finalize the draft IMO GHG strategy.). Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 18, 2018

Air pollution is the leading environmental cause of death worldwide according to the State of Global Air 2018 , the annual report and interactive website published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI). State of Global Air 2018. State of Global Air 2018. State of Global Air 2018. Comparison of 2016 annual average PM 2.5

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JUNE 8, 2017

SAE International defines automated driving based on six levels of capability, from zero to five. Honda Sensing was first introduced on the 2015 Honda CR-V and has since been applied to the Honda Civic, Pilot SUV, Ridgeline pickup and just-launched 2018 Odyssey minivan.

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DECEMBER 23, 2018

A 2015 study found a 138% risk of increase of AD per increase of 4.34 ?g/m 2018) “Non-Phosphorylated Tau in Cerebrospinal Fluid is a Marker of Alzheimer’s Disease Continuum in Young Urbanites Exposed to Air Pollution” Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease , vol. Exposures to concentrations of PM 2.5 g/m 3 in PM 2.5 Calderón-Garcidueñas et al.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These initiatives are further steps toward achieving the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, introduced in 2015. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV.

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APRIL 21, 2015

For the first time in China, Johnson Controls unveiled its Lithium-ion automotive battery for Advanced Start-Stop vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2015. liters per 100 km in 2015—a 27% improvement. Johnson Controls says the new technology can increase fuel efficiency by up to 8%. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

This year, 34 entries were competing for the recognition and were chosen from 2018 and 2019 model year vehicles. liter); the Gamma I-4 in 2012; the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain in 2015; the Nu (2.0-liter liter) in 2018. Since the list began in 1995, Hyundai has been honored ten times: the Tau V-8 was in 2009 (4.6-liter),

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 16, 2018

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has analyzed the fuel efficiency of 20 airlines operating nonstop flights between the mainland United States and East Asia and Oceania in 2016. This research shows that there are a variety of ways that international airlines can reduce fuel use and carbon emissions.

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MARCH 6, 2018

Oil production growth from the United States, Brazil, Canada and Norway can keep the world well supplied, more than meeting global oil demand growth through 2020, but more investment will be needed to boost output after that, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual report on oil markets.

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JULY 9, 2018

Global lithium resources have increased significantly over recent years, driven by a marked pickup in exploration activity since 2015. As a result, in 2018 some two-thirds of lithium mine supply is expected to come from the mineral sector. Roskill launched its Lithium Cost Model Service in June 2018.

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JULY 9, 2018

Global lithium resources have increased significantly over recent years, driven by a marked pickup in exploration activity since 2015. As a result, in 2018 some two-thirds of lithium mine supply is expected to come from the mineral sector. Roskill launched its Lithium Cost Model Service in June 2018.

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MAY 2, 2018

It is expected to commence operation during the second quarter of 2018. GKN has won a number of key electric driveline programs that will be delivered by SDS. It will also produce gear sets for all-wheel drive final drive systems.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

Founded in 2015, TuSimple’s mission is to bring the first self-driving truck to market, to increase safety, decrease transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. One way UPS explores new technologies is via its internal venture capital group UPS Ventures, which was established in 1997 as the UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund (SEF).

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). 11(2):89-108, 2018. Cars - Electron. Safety and emissions testing. SAE J2847/6.

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014. —Prof Guan.

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