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SQM and Lithium Americas announce joint venture to develop lithium project in Argentina

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LAC) are forming a 50/50 joint venture to develop the Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project in Argentina. SQM estimated that global demand for lithium chemicals totaled approximately 150,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in 2015, and the company expects demand growth of approximately 10% in 2016.

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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At the Paris Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche said that the strategic partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG is maturing as it enters its seventh year in 2016. The staffing and equipping of the plant started in May 2016 according to plan. kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Earlier post.)

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 The size of the market contraction in Russia is the biggest wild card facing vehicle manufacturers across the European continent, if not the world, in 2015 and 2016.” North America continues to be an impetus to global light vehicle demand levels.

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From 2016-2019, > 90% of lithium imported to US came from Argentina and Chile

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From 2016-2019, more than 90% of the lithium imported to the United States came from Argentina (55%) and Chile (36%). Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tons, a 33% increase from 70,000 tons in 2020.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches new Vito in China; unveiling electric van of future this week

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This is another milestone of our ‘Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global’ growth strategy. In the first half of 2016, Vito and V-Class continued to be the strongest sales drivers. The introduction in China completes its global launch. t, plus 41%). Alongside the Sprinter, the Vito is now Mercedes-Benz Vans’ second “world van”.

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Ford CEO Fields elected to IBM Board of Directors

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The IBM board of directors elected Mark Fields, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, to the board effective 1 March 1, 2016. His knowledge and insights in running a complex global business will make a significant contribution to IBM. We are pleased that Mark will be joining the IBM board of directors.

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Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks

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Entering the rapidly growing segment of midsize pickups is an important step in continuing our global growth path. Production of Renault’s 1-ton truck will begin in 2016 at Nissan’s plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico. A high parts localization rate is expected to expand the supply bases in Spain and Argentina significantly.

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