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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40% in Brazil, the region’s largest market. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil: the Volkswagen ID.4. and the ID. Buzz and ID.4

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BASF to concentrate plant biotechnology activities on main markets in North and South America

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Citing a lack of acceptance for plant technology in many parts of Europe, BASF announced that it is concentrating its plant biotechnology activities on the main markets in North and South America. The company will adjust the portfolio and site footprint of its subsidiary BASF Plant Science to reflect this change.

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Tier 1 Musashi invests in solid-state battery company KeraCel; long-term partnership

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Tier 1 Musashi invests in solid-state battery company KeraCel; long-term partnership. Musashi is a global auto parts Tier 1 company for automobiles and motorcycles. It has 33 manufacturing sites spreading across Europe, North and South America, China, and South East Asia. has invested in KeraCel Inc.,

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BASF and Catholic University of the North in Chile collaborate on mining research, development and innovation

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As part of the venture, BASF established a technical service and development laboratory for flotation, hydrometallurgy and solid-liquid separation (SLS) at UCN. This alliance offers us the opportunity to connect with a leading company on a global scale, so it is a mutually beneficial relationship.

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Tesla Model Y tops new study’s list of most-produced cars in 2023

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The Ford F-Series has long been one of the mainstays on this list, and while it sells well in the United States, Canada, and some parts of South America and continues to be the most popular pickup model, the Model Y has managed to surpass it , along with other best-selling vehicles.

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MAN Energy to supply engines for Finnlines hybrid RoRos; 100% increase in efficiency

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The customer is Finnlines, the Finnish shipping company and part of the Grimaldi Group. The MAN B&W ME-C engines—as part of the hybrid propulsion set-up—will enable a 100% increase in efficiency when measured in terms of consumption/ton of freight transported, compared to existing vessels.

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Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

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Ambev will use the electric trucks to deliver beverages throughout South America. As a part of this launch, they are partnering with FNM and Ambev to invest in clean technologies for fleet vehicles. Octillion and FNM announced their partnership in October 2020. Earlier post.).

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