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HIF Global, Porsche and Volkswagen Group unveil new direct air capture unit to be installed at eFuels plant in Chile in 2024

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Since then, we have extensively studied the concept with regard to suitable technologies and economic viability with international partners in the research and industrial sectors. At the same time, we need CO 2 as a raw material in many production processes. Water, a potential by-product, is drained off. Why not combine the two?

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GM Shows Picture of New Chevrolet Agile for Mercosur Market

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The Agile is targeted for emerging markets such as Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (Mercosur). GM was the first company in the Brazilian auto industry to provide 100% of its spark-ignited vehicles as flex-fuel. GM began doing business in Brazil in 1925. In 2008, it posted record annual sales (548,941 vehicles).

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Eaton signs long-term agreement with Argentine bus manufacturer TATSA to design and supply hybrid systems

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The alliance will produce six preproduction units initially, followed by a production plan to manufacture 20 additional units in 2011. As a member of the Argentine commercial vehicle industry, TATSA is engaged in an expansion process in both domestic and international markets.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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times more production and 2.7 lakh units per year and increase production by 7.5 lakh units per year and increase production by 7.5 It will generate green jobs, making Gujarat a leading exporter of green energy products and contributing to making the state into a USD 3 trillion economy. This will lead to 1.7

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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The Committee, chaired by Fernando Lugris of Uruguay, will present the Convention text to the UNEP Governing Council for adoption next month. The scope of the new treaty which puts in controls and also reduction measures in respect to mercury is as follows: Products. Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will work together to overcome strategic, political, and technical barriers, accelerate the production of zero emission vehicles and increase economies of scale, to make the transition faster, lower cost, and easier for everyone. —COP 26 Declaration. Financial institutions: Aviva; NatWest.