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MARCH 8, 2015

Leaded gasoline was a larger emission source of the toxic heavy metal lead than mining in South America, even though the extraction of metals from the region’s mines historically released huge quantities of lead into the environment, according to a study by researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the University of Bern.

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APRIL 17, 2015

billion in new engine and transmission plants in the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Guanajuato, respectively. The investment covers three projects: a new engine plant in Chihuahua; expansion of Ford’s I-4 and diesel engine lines in Chihuahua; and a new transmission plant—Ford’s first in Mexico—in Guanajuato.

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JULY 21, 2015

Global Bioenergies has adapted its bio-isobutene process, first developed with glucose as a resource, for the use of sucrose, the main component of sugar cane and sugar beet. The adaptation of the process to sucrose was one the first technical milestones set as part of “IBN-One”, the Joint-Venture between Global Bioenergies and Cristal Union.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The automotive turbocharging industry will generate $12 billion in revenue by equipping 49 million vehicles with turbochargers annually by 2019, according to Honeywell Turbo Technologies’ 2014 Global Turbo Forecast. In addition to improving fuel efficiency, downsized turbocharged engines also reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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APRIL 16, 2021

The Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Tesla Model X SUV are Google’s most searched for electric vehicles globally, according to new data from a price comparison website. One of the most notable is China, which has been a hot spot for Tesla’s expanding global footprint thanks to the rollout of the Model 3 and Model Y.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

Scania unveiled its new global engine platform that will be used worldwide for all emission standards: Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5, EEV and Euro 6. European markets also have access to an extended range of Euro 5 and EEV engines with SCR technology. The engines can operate on up to 100% biodiesel.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

As a global mega-supplier, Hitachi Astemo will create advanced mobility solutions in its core businesses of powertrain systems, chassis systems and advanced driver assistance systems for both automobiles and motorcycles.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

Honeywell’s Transportation Systems Forecast projects that turbocharged vehicles will acount for 48% of annual global sales by 2021, up 9 percentage points from 2016. In these regions, a typical powertrain is a three- or four-cylinder engine with a displacement size between 1.2 The current average engine size is a 3.0-liter

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

This alliance offers us the opportunity to connect with a leading company on a global scale, so it is a mutually beneficial relationship. Óscar Benavente Poblete, UCN Department of Metallurgical and Mining Engineering (DIMM). —Jorge Davo, Regional Manager of the BASF mining solutions business in South America.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Nitz, GM Executive Director, Global Propulsion Systems, is the winner of the Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation. Nitz leads GM’s Global Transmission and Electrification team, with engineering operations in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.

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APRIL 23, 2024

“Globally, our team is leaning into every opportunity with a focus on profitability to build on our strong start to 2024,” wrote CEO Mary Barra in her letter to shareholders. “The engine of the company is truck and SUV at this point,” he added. billion to $11.5 billion to $11.5

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MARCH 6, 2021

In South America and the United States, Volkswagen is striving to break even in the current fiscal year. The company can now post a profit in North America with a decrease in sales volumes of around 15% and in South America with sales volumes down by as much as 30%. Faster expansion of e-mobility. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Ford is bringing its global EcoBoost powertrain technology to India for the first time with the debut of the 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) for the all-new Ford EcoSport, being previewed at Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. liter gasoline engine while emitting less than 140g/km CO 2. The new EcoSport.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The coming Chevrolet Cruze diesel engine for the US market ( earlier post ) will leverage GM’s global powertrain expertise. GM sold more than half a million diesel-powered cars across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America last year, including 33,000 Cruzes. These additions will speed development time.

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MAY 10, 2020

In a paper in Nature Sustainability , they report that global urban extent has expanded by 9,687?km km 2 per year—a rate four times greater than a previous estimate, suggesting an unprecedented rate of global urbanization. Urban area dynamics during 1985–2015 at the global and continent scales.

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JULY 2, 2010

has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of OMVL SpA and OMVL’s 51% share of Juniper Engines Inc. Ian Scott, President of Juniper Engines, will manage the combined companies while Maurizio Grando, Managing Director of OMVL, will continue to manage the Italian operations. In 2009, Juniper Engines introduced its new 2.0-liter

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APRIL 12, 2010

Ford Motor Company has scheduled three more EcoBoost engines to be launched by the end of the year. million EcoBoost engines globally, about 200,000 more than originally expected. Plans call for an EcoBoost engine to be available in 80% of the company’s global nameplates and 90% of North American nameplates.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In addition to coal mining, other major sources of methane emissions globally include wetlands, agriculture, and oil and gas facilities. Globally, coal mining is decreasing in the United States and Europe but increasing rapidly in other parts of the world, such as southeast Asia and India.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

General Motors opened a new diesel engine plant in Rayong, Thailand. The new 54,275-square-meter facility, GM’s first diesel engine plant in the region, is the first-in-the-world to produce the all-new family of Duramax four-cylinder diesel engines. liter engine variants in line with changing market demand. liter and 2.8-liter

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The new Focus will be one of up to 10 unique models to be built from Ford’s new global C-car platform, which is expected to generate total sales in all regions of 2 million units annually by 2012—a doubling Ford’s 2008 C-car volumes. Earlier post.). For the NAIAS preview, Ford is showing a completely new 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

By combining our geothermal, subsurface and drilling expertise with TEP's experience in project development and risk mitigation, we will develop de-risked and streamlined geothermal projects on a global scale. GeoFrame Energy has additional opportunities to expand production in the Eastern Caribbean and in North and South America.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

are combining their compressor manufacturing subsidiaries to form a new standalone company that will immediately become one of the leading global suppliers of natural gas compressors and other related products. Landi Renzo S.p.a. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

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MARCH 11, 2022

To boost the global production capacity of green methanol, A.P. Its energy division—CIMC ENRIC—is a world-leading manufacturer of key equipment and services provider of engineering and system solutions for the clean energy, chemical and liquid food industries. Maersk intends to offtake the full volume produced.

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MARCH 1, 2023

As 2023 IEEE president, it is my goal to work with all members—particularly our students, young professionals, and affinity committee members—to make IEEE a more successful and resilient global technical organization and for there to be global recognition of IEEE as a force for change.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

With more than 8 million Tata vehicles plying globally, Tata Motors is the world’s fifth largest truck manufacturer and fourth largest bus manufacturer and among the top passenger vehicle manufacturer in India.

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MARCH 1, 2019

A new study provides the most detailed picture available to date of the global, regional, and local health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles; other on-road vehicles; shipping; and non-road mobile engines such as agricultural and construction equipment. of global ambient PM 2.5

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JANUARY 31, 2012

is planning to enter into a global commercial bus partnership with Brazilian commercial bus body manufacturer San Marino Onibus e Implementos Ltda (Neobus) and will invest in the company. Working together, we can bring value to customers with an integrated solution for commercial bus markets in South America and North America.

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JULY 8, 2010

General Motors and Pacific Century Motors (PCM), an entity formed by The Tempo Group and E-Town, an affiliate of the Beijing Municipal Government, have reached an agreement for GM to sell GM Global Steering Holdings, LLC, commonly known as Nexteer, to PCM. Nexteer Automotive is a global provider of advanced steering and related technology.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Last February, the European Union approved a law that would ban the sale of combustion engine cars in its member states from 2035 — joining several US states , Canada , Japan , Singapore, India, New Zealand, and a number of other nations with similar bans already on the books (see chart, below ). “Of Hang on,” I responded. “I

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Two new reports—one on technology, the other on policy— released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) outline pathways to improve the fuel efficiency of combustion-engined road vehicles by 50% by the middle of the century, saving as much as four-fifths of current annual global oil consumption. Technology Roadmap.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

This marks the most significant improvement in global fuel standards for the shipping industry in 100 years, and is intended to achieve significant health benefits on a global scale. reduction of childhood asthma globally. global reduction in PM 2.5 global reduction in childhood asthma. Reduction in annual PM 2.5

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JANUARY 9, 2024

This morning at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Honda as offered the public a glimpse into its future as an all-electric brand, unveiling two EV concepts as part of its new “0 Series” of passenger vehicles that will be sold globally. That will begin with a bespoke Honda model evolving from the Saloon concept you can see below.

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APRIL 27, 2012

turbodiesel engine on Cruze—one of the top-selling gasoline-powered cars in the US in 2011 and General Motors’ best-selling model globally—will establish Chevrolet as the only domestic automaker offering an American-manufactured diesel-powered compact car with a European-American developed engine. Earlier post. ).

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Among the conclusions of that report: Feasible opportunities for the development of NGL-based chemical derivative look promising; There should not be any particular environmental or permitting issues for the process technologies selected if Good Engineering Design and HAZOP principles are followed.

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MAY 25, 2017

Ford also announced changes in roles for three top executives: Jim Farley (Global Markets), Joe Hinrichs (Global Operations) and Marcy Klevorn (Mobility). In this expanded role, he is responsible for Ford Land and Corporate Services, which includes the company’s security, and global travel and events operations. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

The GE C30ACi, the first AC diesel electric locomotive to be introduced to sub-Saharan Africa, will have a GE FDL engine that delivers 3,300 gross horsepower (GHP) using an electronic fuel-injection (EFI) system that automatically supplies the exact amount of fuel needed for optimal engine efficiency.

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JUNE 1, 2023

At IEEE, we know that the advancement of science and technology is the engine that drives the improvement of the quality of life for every person on this planet. The pandemic also exposed weaknesses in the global infrastructure that supports the citizens of the world. billion people who cannot access the Internet.

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