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MARCH 11, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled its next Mid-Term Business Plan (MTP). Additionally, MMC will move to make 50% of global sales an EV by 2030, and then 100% of the fleet electrified by 2035 (“EV” specifically refers to a blend of plug-in hybrids (PHEV), hybrids (HEV) and pure electrics (BEV)).

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JULY 10, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Conversion Commitment Agreement with Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a global leader in containership ownership and management in collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the leading global liner shipping companies. This agreement includes 45 optional engine retrofit solutions. LGIM variants. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) officially launched China’s first methanol-to-hydrogen and hydrogen refueling service station in Dalian, China. Sinopec’s hydrogen production plant has the advantages of covering a small area, having a short construction time, and having a green, environmentally friendly production process.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

EVs have the potential to significantly improve fleet efficiency and reduce vehicle operation and maintenance costs. At the same time, EVs provide a simple solution to satisfy key company goals for acquiring alternative fuel vehicles and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Kia Corporation described its roadmap to 2030 at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event. These core business aims include: Accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 These core business aims include: Accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 million BEV sales in 2030.

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JULY 6, 2023

Nikola Corporation announced its quarterly deliveries for its battery-electric truck, with wholesale of 45 trucks (up from 31 in Q1) and retail of 66 trucks (up from 33 in Q1) in Q2 ended 30 June 2023. Production dropped to 33 units in Q2 from 63 in Q1.

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MAY 12, 2022

Lordstown Motors, an OEM of electric light-duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, has closed the sale of its Lordstown facility and signed a contract manufacturing agreement and joint venture agreement for product development with affiliates of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). and Irvine, Calif.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued its first euro-denominated unsecured Green Bond today, expanding its commitment to the sale of environmentally friendly vehicles. TFS introduced the auto industry’s first Asset-Backed Green Bond in 2014; this latest issuance is the fourth Green Bond the company has issued.

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JULY 31, 2020

Since its establishment in April 2019 as a joint venture of Aisin Seiki and DENSO, BluE Nexus has been engaged in the development and sales of electric drive modules for electrified vehicles and in control calibration services for such modules. Toyota will remain the sales contact for fuel cell systems.

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MAY 22, 2016

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has raised $400 million through the first Green Bond sale on the offshore market from a Chinese automobile company to support the design, development and production of range-extended electric vehicles by its UK subsidiary, the LondonTaxi Company (LTC), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Honda SUV e:prototype shown at Shanghai 2021.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, has achieved sales of 200,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2013. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV has been rolled out to more than 50 countries across the world.

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JUNE 23, 2014

reported reducing CO2 emissions from global corporate activities in fiscal year 2013 while increasing vehicle production by 5.1%. Nissan set the target in its mid-term environmental action plan, the Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP2016). Nissan Motor Co.,

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JULY 1, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Chrysler de Mexico (CdM) announced a five-year agreement in which MMC will supply its global compact sedan to CdM, to be sold in Mexico starting November 2014. —Bruno Cattori, President and CEO of Chrysler de Mexico.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Mahindra Electric, Yatri EV, Mayuri, Citylife, and Mini Metro were among the top five electric tricycle retail sales in January 2023 Sales of electric tricycles in India have reached new heights with over 32,000 units sold in January 2023. Mahindra Electric secured the top spot on the sales list.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines their intent to establish a joint venture through which they plan to engage in the joint development and sales of high value-added battery electric vehicles (EVs) and commercialize them in conjunction with providing mobility services.

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JUNE 29, 2021

Honda’s first new volume ba ttery-electric vehicle—an electric SUV coming to market in early 2024—will be named “Prologue,” signaling a new electrified era that will lead to the company’s vision for 100% zero emission vehicle sales in North America by 2040.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

Novozymes is acquiring Iogen Bio-Products, the industrial enzyme business of Ottawa-based Iogen Corporation for C$67.5 Novozymes acquires all of Iogen Corporation’s industrial enzyme business. The acquisition is expected to have a positive impact on Novozymes’ sales growth in 2013 of around 0.5 million (US$67.4

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MAY 12, 2016

the manufacturer of Subaru vehicles, will change its company name to Subaru Corporation with effect from 1 April 2017 (tentatively). For the fiscal year ending March 2017, Subaru projects its global vehicle sales to exceed one million units (1,050,000 units on a consolidated basis) for the first time in its history.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Mazda Motor Corporation will introduce the Mazda2 Hybrid in Europe from the spring of 2022. The Mazda2 Hybrid will be an OEM model supplied by Toyota Motor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, and will be added to the Mazda2 lineup in Europe and sold as Mazda's own brand vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

As part of its bankruptcy plan, ECD intends to sell through separate sales its wholly owned operating subsidiary United Solar Ovonic LLC (USO) and other assets, including its minority stake in Ovonyx, Inc. Sale of United Solar. Ovonyx is a joint venture with its co-founder Tyler Lowrey and its shareholders include Intel Corporation.

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MAY 24, 2016

FMC Corporation plans to increase its production capacity of lithium hydroxide by a total of 20,000 metric tons per year, effectively tripling its production.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co.—have Commuter EVs.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

LG Chem will seek approval from an extraordinary meeting of stockholders on 30 October and officially launch the spin-off—tentatively named LG Energy Solution—as a new corporation exclusively in charge of the battery business from 1 December. billion) in 2024 and become the world’s best energy solutions company based on batteries.

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Batteries Battery Corporation Sale 382

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NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Toshiba Corporation intends to split itself into three standalone companies: Infrastructure Service Co. Toshiba , holding its shares in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (KHC) and Toshiba Tec Corporation. Toshiba , holding its shares in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (KHC) and Toshiba Tec Corporation. over the same period.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

Green Automotive Company has (GAC) acquired 21.63% of Viridian Motor Corporation (VMC), a US-based electric truck manufacturer. Viridian Motor Corporation (VMC) is building fully electric, light-duty trucks using its own electric drive train and battery packs.

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JUNE 20, 2013

and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to work together on the next generation of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. The three companies intend to set up a joint venture for joint research and development, and to support their parent companies in sales and marketing activities. The headquarters will be Stuttgart/Germany.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

To further sales and expedite its expansion, BYD and lease specialist Arval have partnered up to offer additional financing options to get EU drivers in Chinese EVs. BYD’s advanced innovations in electric technology for vehicles and Arval’s expertise in long-term corporate car leasing are mutually beneficial.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Ford China posted record monthly sales of 103,815 vehicles in March, a 28% increase over March 2013, crossing the 100,000 monthly sales mark for the first time. The strong March performance brought first quarter sales up by 45%, with 271,321 vehicles sold compared to 186,596 during the same period last year.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

This will be followed by the delivery of the remaining 70 vehicles in 2025, with the possibility for GP JOULE to acquire them through GATE—Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem, Iveco Group’s all-inclusive electric truck rental model. GP JOULE will provide them with 100% green hydrogen at their hydrogen refueling station network.

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AUGUST 20, 2022

—Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales. In April 2021, Honda global CEO Toshihiro Mibe outlined the company’s vision for global sales of electrified vehicles as part of Honda’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality for its products and corporate activities by 2050.

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JUNE 28, 2017

Through LBBW, Daimler launched a €100-million, 1-year corporate Schuldschein (private placement instruments written under German law) within which savings banks (Kreissparkasse) Esslingen-Nürtingen, Ludwigsburg and Ostalb as well as LBBW acted as lenders. —Kurt Schäfer, Vice President Daimler Treasury.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Hydrogenics Corporation has received orders for the delivery of five new generation HyPM HD Series Fuel Cell Power Modules from US Hybrid. This sale establishes the first order of the new generation of HyPM HD series product which was formally launched in November 2011.

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MARCH 22, 2010

Peabody Energy will purchase a $15 million equity interest in Calera Corporation, which has proprietary technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into green building materials. Peabody Energy is the world’s largest private-sector coal company, with 2009 sales of 244 million tons and $6 billion in revenues. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Ford China posted record January sales of 94,466 wholesale vehicles, up 53% compared to 61,567 in January 2013. Ford China passenger car sales—which include imported car—accounted for 72,598 vehicles, a year-on-year sales increase of 63% compared to 44,439 sold in January 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

a waste-to-biofuels and chemicals company, has entered into an offtake agreement with Methanex Corporation for the sale of methanol to be produced at Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Enerkem Inc., Methanol is a versatile chemical building block used in countless industrial and everyday consumer products.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

announced its new six-year environmental plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP 2016). Nissan Green Program 2016, the company’s third environmental mid-term plan, aims to deliver the following by the end of fiscal year 2016: No. 1 in Zero-Emission Vehicles: cumulative sales of 1.5 Nissan Motor Co.,

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