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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. Creation of elements from recycled waste is an area of opportunity for future. billion in 2020.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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Unbeknownst to many, manufacturing new automobiles exacts a toll on our ecosystem—increased energy consumption and escalating greenhouse gas emissions further exacerbate the situation. Government agencies draft guidelines and standards central to responsible vehicle disposal and recycling.

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Cobalt Technologies Launches Biobutanol Pilot Facility in California

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Cobalt uses non-food feedstock, such as forest waste and mill residues, and its technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 85% compared to gasoline. A 12% blend of Cobalt biobutanol with gasoline, already permissible under US EPA guidelines, complies with the requirements of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Source: Cobalt.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars invests €1B in new “Full-Flex” car plant in Hungary; Factory 56 applied to full plant

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Characteristic for the automobile production of the future and thus also for the second plant at the Kecskemét site are modular building structures with a design that is both energy efficient and green, so environmentally friendly. Intelligent human-machine cooperation makes partial automation possible to relieve humans.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. It aims to promote import substitution besides generating employment opportunities.

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Honda launches new “Green Path” initiatives for manufacturing and operations; new $210M paint line at Marysville with new 4C2B process

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When complete, the new paint shop will be the most energy-efficient paint line in Honda’s US automobile production network. Auto body painting can account for upward of 60% of an automobile plant’s total energy use. Construction of the new paint line will begin this December and is slated for completion in December 2017.

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NHTSA proposes ‘protection milestone’ rule requiring automated extremity braking for untouched cars

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The Alliance for Automobile Innovation, which represents maximum primary automakers within the U.S., ” The company is anticipated to finalize the guideline by way of November, in line with a central authority site.

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