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BYD and UzAuto to form NEV production JV in Uzbekistan

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The new joint venture company, which will manufacture best-selling NEVs including the DM-i super hybrid models and related parts, is anticipated to be based in Uzbekistan. Strong cooperations with other international enterprises on the development of vehicle electrification is part of the core business strategy.

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GE Transportation Unveils New Evolution Series Locomotive; 17% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, 70% Reduction in Emissions

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The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomagination program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives. GE’s new AC motors have fewer parts to maintain and eliminate the electrical problems that hamper DC motors. The new Model ES44C4.

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GE’s Evolution Series Locomotive Delivers 6% Fuel Advantage Over Competitor

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GE’s new AC motors have fewer parts to maintain and eliminate the electrical problems that hamper DC motors. GE Transportation has delivered more than 3,200 Evolution Series locomotives to its railway customers operating in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Australia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Egypt.

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EIA Estimates 2.1% Growth in Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in US in 2010; Still Below 1999-2008 Levels

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The largest source of growth in 2010 is the United States, followed by Brazil, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. EIA forecasts that regular-grade motor gasoline retail prices will average $2.92 During this summer season, EIA projects that motor gasoline consumption will increase by 0.5% US crude oil production averaged 5.32

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