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Malaysia Airlines flies first flight in Malaysia using sustainable aviation fuel

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Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, operated its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) and Neste. The flight marks Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to make SAF the cleaner and more viable energy option for regular flights by 2025.

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Startup offers EV firms greener graphite in alternative to China – ET Auto

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An alternative energy startup in Malaysia is ready to help electric-vehicle makers source a key ingredient outside of China — using agriculture waste to create graphite. The battery market in the US is in need of a more reliable ex-China supplier of graphite,” Lee said in an interview. “We We can help fill a critical gap.”

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 Model introduced to the market. First generation Insight. Second generation Insight. Honda Motor Co., mpg US, 2.86 L/100k m) on the 10?15

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CarDekho Group eyeing 40% consolidated growth in FY25: Founder Amit Jain – ET Auto

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The South East Asian market (Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia) is yielding strong numbers, he said, adding that the company is evaluating the Middle East market (UAE and others) as the next phase of overseas expansion for the coming financial year.

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How Continental, a marginal player in the Indian tyre market, plans for big technology-led impact – ET Auto

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An ‘intelligent tyre’ for PVs is still in the works, what Continental sees a growing opportunity in is the Indian midsize car and SUV market. Continental is a major player in the European tyre market , but in the Indian market an insignificant one. What we are eyeing for is more premium products, and bringing more technologies.

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WinGD on track to deliver ammonia engines in 2025

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Last month it signed an agreement with AET Tankers and sister company Akademi Laut Malaysia to develop crew training on ammonia engines. Since first ignition in 2022, the team has gained a wealth of insights into the combustion and emission characteristics which form the basis for a rapid deployment of the technology to the portfolio.

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The Coming Boom in Rare Earths

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MP Materials For insights into the global rare-earth industry at this important juncture, IEEE Spectrum contacted Melissa “Mel” Sanderson , a board member and consultant at American Rare Earths , for which she previously served as president of the company’s North American operations. Sanderson: Well, Lynas has got some issues in Malaysia.

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