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WNA: global nuclear generation nears record high in 2019

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GWe started supplying electricity, compared to an average annual objective for 2016-2020 of 10 GWe. Other key findings from the report: Six reactors started up in 2019, four large PWRs commenced operation, one in South Korea, one in Russia and two in China. Six reactors, with a combined capacity of 5.2

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LG and Magna sign JV agreement for LG Magna e-Powertrain

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The new company, to be called LG Magna e-Powertrain, is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea. Javier Perez, who has been with Magna since 2016, will be the new company’s COO. LG Magna e-Powertrain will be made up of more than 1,000 employees in the United States, South Korea and China.

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Roskill: Yahua-Tesla deal indicative of increasing capability and numbers of Chinese lithium convertors

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Until recently, there have been only five Chinese mineral-based convertors supplying or scheduled to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to the overseas market: Ganfeng Lithium, Tianqi Lithium, Zhiyuan Lithium, General Lithium, and Yahua Lithium.

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IEA finds CO2 emissions flat for third straight year even as global economy grew in 2016

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat for a third straight year in 2016 even as the global economy grew, according to the International Energy Agency. In 2016, renewables supplied more than half the global electricity demand growth, with hydro accounting for half of that share.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway

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At the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Spark—a completely redesigned and more sophisticated execution of the brand’s global minicar. The 2016 Spark is powered by an all-new 1.4L It offers greater efficiency and refinement, along with new, available safety and connectivity features.

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2016 Chevrolet Spark Gets More Upscale Interior: Korean Photo Leaked

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Three weeks from now, the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Spark minicar will just have debuted at the 2015 New York Auto Show, as well as the auto show in Seoul. DON''T MISS: 2016 Chevrolet Spark Teaser Photo Previews New. Green Auto Show Leaked Minicars South Korea' DON''T MISS: 2016 Chevrolet Spark Teaser Photo Previews New.

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JATO Dynamics: 2016 will be record year for plug-ins with global sales in excess of 700K units; China to begin dominating the market

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Expected EV sales volume in 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025. Japan (85,000), South Korea with (35,000) and India (19,000) will lag some distance behind as growth in these markets is expected to be steady rather than explosive. Pure electric (BEV) volumes are predicted to rise from 350,000 units in 2016 to 2.2 2015-YTD actual.

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