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How Lindstrom is making EV cell manufacturing safer via its workwear | Autocar Professional

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Other areas in automotive that require workwear include after-sales workshops for mechanics, added Roy before continuing, “In India, the automobile industry accounts for 3–5% of the company’s total revenue.”

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than €9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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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. Foshan features the first membrane bioreactor in the Chinese automobile industry; 100% of treated wastewater is reused as industrial water.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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The KPMG study, “Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”, explores issues such as climate change, energy and fuel volatility, water availability and cost and resource availability, as well as population growth spawning new urban centers. Population Growth: The world population is expected to grow to 8.4

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., they use all the economic, environmental and social resources considered in a value-creating way. The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin. Click to enlarge.

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Why are some EV chargers more expensive than others?

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Since we live in a world of scarce resources, it pays to be more economical. We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. Recently, the automobile industry has developed quickly. The automobile industry is investing in protecting the environment. Why cheaper? We want to save money.

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ColognE-Mobil 2-Year EV Field Trial to Launch in January; 25 Ford BEVs

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Dr. Renatus Widmann / Dr. Thorsten Mietzel, Urban Water and Waste Management. Dr. Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, general business and automotive industry I; Prof. Dr. Heike Proff, Business Administration and automobile industry II. UDE sub-projects for ColognE-mobil include: UDE Sub-project Leader.

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Series production of next-generation Acura NSX hybrid supercar begins in April at new Performance Manufacturing Center

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The multi-material space frame is created with 100% robotic Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, an automobile industry first. While instrumental for world-class quality, the use of zirconium also reduces environmental waste in the painting process. First 100% robotic MIG welding. Rotisserie-style sealer application. Prescenzi, A.,

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