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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki announcement that it has found “some discrepancies” between the automobile emission and fuel efficiency testing methodology it has used in Japan and the requirements from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Swift(Launched on 18 September 2010). Running change in 2012).

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Hexa Research forecasts $10.96B global rare earth elements market by 2020

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According to a new study by Hexa Research, high demand for rare earth elements such as cerium and lanthanum in applications such as automobiles, metallurgy, phosphors, glass, etc. Rising demand for permanent magnets in electronic, wind turbine and automotive sectors will translate into high demand for neodymium. billion in 2020.

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Hydrogen inner combustion engines acquire renewed momentum

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Hyundai, every other automaker growing hydrogen-fueled automobiles, believes the demanding situations will also be conquer. ” There are extra issues to unravel earlier than hydrogen-burning vehicles and alternative automobiles are on U.S. Torre, a board member, informed Automobile Information. roads or somewhere else. .

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Relying on a higher share of efficient, low-emission combined cycle power plants and wind energy could save €150 billion (US$200 billion) by 2030 while attaining the same CO 2 targets, Siemens says. The country should give greater priority to high-efficiency combined cycle power plants and wind power, the company suggests.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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Following the steep decline in US industry sales in December 2008 and January 2009, GM responded by further lowering its forecast for 2009 US industry sales to 10.5 While GM hopes to reach agreement with the Swedish government, the Saab Automobile AB subsidiary could file for reorganization as early as this month. million units (57.5

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Roskill: world copper market size previously underestimated; EVs to account for 3.1-4.0Mt net growth by 2035

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Much more is, in fact, being captured and re-used by the circular economy and rather less is being lost to landfill at end of life. Depending on the size and type of EV, copper content is set to double or triple compared to the typical 23 kg used in an ICE automobile. 4.0Mt of net growth by 2035.

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