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START will help customers meet the demand from consumers for transparency on where and how the products they purchase are made. Our vision is that our customers can showcase the sustainability of the aluminum they purchase from Rio Tinto to their consumers, delivering full value from our responsible production.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% SUVs now represent nearly 40% of the global LDV market.

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JULY 12, 2019

Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles—and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. Volkswagen started developing its MEB architecture in 2016, investing approximately $7 billion in this platform. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Amazon announced its first purchase—rather than a lease—of eleven Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The purchases include seven aircraft from Delta and four aircraft from WestJet; the aircraft will join the Amazon network by 2022. —Sarah Rhoads, Vice President of Amazon Global Air.

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APRIL 28, 2016

China-based internet company LeEco unveiled its LeSEE electric car concept this week at Auto China 2016—The 14th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. Ding Lei is the Co-Founder, Global Vice Chairman, and Managing Director of SEE Plan. Earlier post.) Mr. Ding served at Shanghai Volkswagen Co. Ding received a B.S.

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DECEMBER 20, 2012

PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) and General Motors have signed definitive agreements related to three of initial vehicle projects as well as to the purchasing joint venture as part of the execution of their Global Strategic Alliance. The first vehicles resulting from this cooperation are expected to be launched in 2016.

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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. Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% Global primary energy demand rose by 2.3% This was slower than the 1.7%

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

This latest milestone of 10 million units was achieved just nine months after total sales reached 9 million units at the end of April 2016. In 2016, for the first time, Europe hybrid sales outpaced those of North America (285.9 We are committed to continue working hand-in-hand with them to tackle global environmental issues.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

JetBlue announced a ten-year renewable jet fuel purchase agreement with SG Preston , a bioenergy company. The airline will purchase renewable jet fuel made from rapidly renewable, bio-based feedstocks that do not compete with food production. The fuel will consist of 30% renewable jet fuel blended with 70% traditional Jet-A fuel.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Under its long-term contract, bp will purchase 100% of LNG output from Coral Sul FLNG which has the capacity to produce up to of 3.4 As the demand for LNG is expected to continue growing globally, bp continues to diversify its portfolio of LNG sources and develop innovative solutions for customers. million tonnes of LNG per year.

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JULY 16, 2023

Shell will then purchase high-quality, independently verified carbon credits to compensate for carbon emissions which are not currently being avoided or reduced. Taking out over 55 kTonnes CO 2 e of Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from global lubricants operations, reducing production-step carbon intensity by more than 45% since 2016.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016.

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APRIL 1, 2015

Global Bioenergies, a startup developing and commercializing a fermentation process that targets gaseous isobutene, has obtained a €4.4-million This new financing will cover the purchase of a complete fermentation unit, comprising an inoculation fermenter, a propagation fermenter, and a 5,000L production fermenter. million (US$4.7-million)

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MAY 6, 2014

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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JUNE 3, 2011

will pay US$500 million to purchase the UST’s 6% ownership interest in Chrysler. Following the consummation of the purchase of the interest held by UST and the. In addition, the holder has a right to purchase all of the membership interests retained. the outstanding equity in Chrysler.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

General Motors plans to source 100% renewable energy to power its US sites by 2025—five years earlier than previously announced, and 25 years ahead of its initial target that was set in 2016. Sourcing renewable energy is a critical component of GM’s plans to decarbonize its portfolio.

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Along with the investment in Arrival, UPS also announced a commitment to purchase 10,000 electric vehicles to be built for UPS with priority access to purchase additional electric vehicles. Future vehicle purchases are contingent on successful tests of initial vehicles. Vehicle purchase prices will not be disclosed.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Recent sales data—when combined with the slump in the Purchasing Manager’s Index and currency devaluation in early August, as well as the summer stock market rout—suggests a significant rebound in light vehicle sales is unlikely in the coming months. million units, reflecting a growth rate over 2014 of just 1.4 million units.

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JULY 28, 2011

million in Sunlogics PLC , a Michigan-based, vertically-integrated global solar energy systems provider specializing in solar project development and installation. Global solar energy use is predicted to more than double by 2016, so we believe that investing in renewable energy is a smart and strategic business decision.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

UPS announced an agreement with Big Ox Energy (a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Energy Capital LLC) to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) per year. UPS used 61 million gallons of natural gas in its ground fleet in 2016, which included 4.6 million gallons of RNG.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging. However, once someone has purchased a BEV, they’re pretty much hooked. —Brent Gruber, senior director of global automotive at J.D.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Honda unveiled the new 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the US this fall. The 2016 Civic will feature two all-new engines, including the first application of Honda turbo engine technology in the US. Both engines are targeted to receive EPA highway fuel economy ratings in excess of 40 mpg.

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

Allowing the purchase of cans containing two pounds or less of non-ODS refrigerant for motor vehicle air conditioner (MVAC) servicing without technician certification so long as the small cans have a self-sealing valve to reduce refrigerant releases. After reviewing public comments, EPA plans to finalize this rule in 2016.

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JUNE 19, 2015

made progress in reducing CO 2 emissions and improving sustainability in its global corporate activities in fiscal year 2014 while simultaneously increasing vehicle production and plant energy efficiency. Nissan Motor Co., The company achieved a 22.6%

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MAY 22, 2019

Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ —Gabriel Collins. —Gabriel Collins.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

UPS plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks beginning in 2020 and running through 2022. Since 2016, Agility Fuel Solutions has provided natural gas fuel storage and delivery systems to more than 1,700 UPS trucks. That is why we intend for 25% of our vehicles purchased in 2020 to run on alternative fuels.

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JUNE 26, 2017

The BMW Group produces BMW X models in Spartanburg for the US and global markets. With record production of more than 411,000 units in 2016, Spartanburg is the largest BMW Group plant worldwide. In 2016, 80% of the BMW Group’s purchasing volume in the NAFTA area originated in the US. billion annually.

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APRIL 27, 2011

The study gauges consumer consideration rates of these powertrain types for their next new vehicle purchase and explores specific perceived benefits and concerns that factor into the decision-making process. By the end of 2016, J.D. Power also sees hybrid and electric vehicle share of the US market to remain below 10% through 2016.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

As the company’s best-selling model in its home market, the car continues to play a key role in the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. In 2016, the Note e-POWER became a hot seller as soon as it started sales in Japan. So far, customers have purchased about 430,000 vehicles equipped with the innovative powertrain.

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JUNE 16, 2022

Under the commercial agreement, United has agreed to purchase at least 300 million gallons of SAF over 20 years from Dimensional. Dimensional Energy was founded in Ithaca, New York, in 2016 and has spent the last six years refining its reactors and catalysts in both lab and real-world demonstrations.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Italy-based global energy infrastructure operator Snam signed an agreement with funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities for the purchase of a strategic stake of approximately 33% in Industrie De Nora S.p.A., TKUCE AWE technology is involved in several large global hydrogen projects.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2020

million tons of plastic waste in 2016. There is a clear global challenge around the economics of recycling plastic. Additionally, due to the increased transparency reciChain brings, the platform can provide better assurance to brand owners of the validity of the certificates they purchase from recyclers and converters.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. This should be a U.S.

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JUNE 27, 2017

The goals, available in the company’s 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report , support UPS’ commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global ground operations 12% by 2025, a goal developed using a methodology approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

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MARCH 11, 2016

LG Chem has had a long-standing partnership with GM, supplying the company with batteries for GM’s first generation Volt in 2010, as well as the 2014 Spark EV and the all new Bolt EV introduced in 2016. This partnership has been solidified with GM again selecting LG Chem as Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The goal is to develop an innovative product and to then purchase it. Rosenbauer presented the “Concept Fire Truck” to the public for the first time in 2016. The concept study anticipates megatrends such as global warming, demographic change and urbanization, as well as the challenges these changes pose for fire brigades.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Generating the electricity needed to produce primary aluminum, i.e. aluminum obtained directly from the mineral compound alumina, is alone responsible for about 60% of the global aluminum industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. Andreas Wendt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network.

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