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Air pollution regulations over last decade in Chinese city has halved health costs

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As a result, concentrations of particulate matter (PM 10 ) declined by more than half, from 196 µg/m 3 in 2001 to 89 µg/m 3 in 2010, as measured at eight sites throughout the city. Our results suggest that the air quality improvement from 2001 to 2010 resulted in substantial health benefits. billion Yuan, or approximately $621 million.

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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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The country had undergone the biggest urban expansion in the period, between 2001 and 2018, its BUA increase accounted for 47.5% The findings also revealed rapid urbanization of large cities in China in the last two decades. of the total expansion in the world. In 2018, the country has 19% of the total BUA of large cities in the world.

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Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring to form JV company to advance €774M CAM plant project

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As the first Chinese cathode materials company to invest and build a plant in Europe, we will maximize Finland’s location advantages and resource advantages, accelerate production capacity development, energise the European EVB value chain, and contribute to the growth of global green and low-carbon economy.

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ZF to launch dual pinion steering systems in China; Electric Power Steering for enhanced safety and automated driving

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ZF has secured contracts for its dual pinion steering systems with three domestic Chinese manufacturers. Thanks to its clear cost and environmental benefits, dual pinion represents an excellent solution for the Chinese market and globally.

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New Toyota afforestation project for China

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TMCI), Toyota’s Chinese subsidiary, held a signing ceremony on 26 August marking its agreement to carry out the Toyota Green Greater Beijing Economic Zone Fengning Afforestation Project. The 10-year project in Xiaobazi Township began in 2001. Afforestation Project in Xiaobazi (2001-2011).

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

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Also Read : Nissan and Honda may team up for affordable EVs that challenge Chinese brands. The automaker released two concepts, one in 2001 at the Tokyo Motor Show and the GT-R Proto at the same event in 2005. The Track Edition also gets aluminium certification plates and gold-coloured number plates in the engine bay.

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U-Mich, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Li-ion battery projects win funding

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In 2001, U-M became the first non-Chinese academic institution approved to offer graduate engineering degrees in China, at SJTU. The research partnerships between U-M and SJTU are part of a broader relationship between the two schools.

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