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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Global energy intensity, 1981-2010. Global energy intensity—defined as total energy consumption divided by gross world product—increased 1.35% in 2010, the second year of increases in the context of a broader trend of decline over the last 30 years, according to a new Vital Signs Online article from the Worldwatch Institute.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Maritime traffic on the world’s oceans has increased four-fold over the past 20 years, likely causing more water, air and noise pollution on the open seas, according to a new study quantifying global ship traffic. The number of ships traversing the oceans grew by 60% between 1992 and 2002.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

The company was established in 2002 and is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. The UKAEA will use its vacuum facilities to test the specific steel that General Fusion will use and help inform the demonstration facility’s final design.

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JULY 20, 2012

Global emissions of CO 2 increased by 3% last year, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO 2 emissions”, released by the EC Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). At 3%, the 2011 increase in global CO 2 emissions is above the past decade’s average annual increase of 2.7%.

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MARCH 6, 2022

The global seaborne nickel ore trade is almost exclusively saprolite ore, which sits below the limonite ore body layer. Lateritic ore is divided into limonite (oxide ore) and saprolite (silicate ore). While the DNi Process can treat the entire laterite ore profile, QPM is targeting the purchase of limonite ore. Schematic laterite profile.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 Consumer demands and regulatory requirements are motivating the global automotive industry to push ahead with technological breakthroughs on a larger scale ,” said Rick Hanna, PwC’s global automotive leader. Global automotive industry regional highlights include: North America.

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JUNE 28, 2019

From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%. —Mark Seng, director, global automotive aftermarket practice at IHS Markit. In contrast, there were less than 35 million of 16+ year old vehicles on the road in 2002. From 2008-2013, however, the increase was 12.2%. million (2.2%) since 2018.

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JULY 23, 2023

Within BMW Group’s global R&D network, China is the only country outside Germany with full-process R&D capabilities. The Shenyang R&D Center has a global-leading EMC laboratory. In addition, innovation and future trends will be scouted and assessed earlier in order to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. While the car was initially launched in 2002 as a utilitarian all-terrain vehicle, the fourth-generation Sorento has been transformed into something altogether more desirable.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Steiner’s tasks as Compliance Commissioner of the Volkswagen Group will include conducting talks with all regulatory and compliance authorities globally on all vehicle regulatory matters on behalf of the Volkswagen Group. Steiner, who holds a Ph.D.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Porsche Leipzig GmbH started series production of the Cayenne SUV in 2002, with 259 employees. When the factory started operations in February 2014, 40,000 units per year of the compact SUV were planned; today it produces more than 90,000 units annually for global markets.

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MAY 20, 2016

NanoSteel, a developer of nanostructured steel materials, and the company’s joint development launch partner, AK Steel Corporation, have won the Platts Global Metals “Breakthrough Solution of the Year” Award. Earlier post.). Its primary focus is proprietary alloys for use as sheet steel in automotive lightweighting applications.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

He was appointed Executive Vice-President of Production at SEAT in 2002, becoming Deputy President of the brand in 2009, and was subsequently named Group Chief Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas in 2012. Fred Kappler will assume responsibility for Group Sales.

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JUNE 26, 2009

Global CO 2 emissions from fuel use and cement production by region. Since 2002, the average annual increase was almost 4%. Global CO2 emissions increased from 15.3 The lower increase in CO 2 emissions was mainly due to a decrease in global fossil oil consumption of about 0.6%, the first global decrease since 1992.

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JULY 27, 2018

the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aleris Corporation, a global supplier of aerospace and automotive rolled aluminum products, for approximately $2.6 Novelis Inc., billion including the assumption of debt.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

This collaborative effort to build 21 st -century streets was announced by Jim Hackett, CEO of Ford Motor Company, Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, and John Zimmer, Co-founder and President of Lyft at the second annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York City. —Janette Sadik-Khan.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

GKN Automotive has pioneered advanced eDrive technologies since 2002, developing experience of systems integration and production that is unmatched in the industry. By 2025, the company expects to be producing around one million eDrive units per year for global markets.

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DECEMBER 5, 2013

—Rob Threlkeld, GM global manager of renewable energy. Fort Wayne Assembly has used landfill gas since 2002. We have made a public commitment to increase our use of renewable energy within GM to 125 megawatts by 2020. This expansion represents more than 10 percent of that goal. Orion Assembly has used landfill gas since 1999.

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MARCH 17, 2016

State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) was established as a state-owned enterprise on 29 December 2002. As the largest public service company in the world, SGCC ranked 7 th on Fortune Global 500. Core to this is a global portfolio of fully electric premium cars, complemented with mobility services and sustainable city offerings.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

29 is a Working Party within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Inland Transport Committee; it manages three global agreements. Japan also introduced similar legislation in 2002(Act No. 87 of July 12, 2002). Japan also introduced similar legislation in 2002(Act No. 87 of July 12, 2002).

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MAY 2, 2019

Weichai’s commitment to support the deployment of 2,000 FCEVs in China is the largest to date globally. Established in 2002 and with listings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges, Weichai Power Co., This is a very exciting next step for our Weichai-Ballard joint venture. million, representing a 19.9%

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JUNE 27, 2016

GKN introduced the eAxle technology in 2002, acquiring systems integration and production experience to transfer the technology from niche vehicles to high-volume mass-market applications.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hyundai is set to launch a new EV brand as it looks to gain its share of the largest market globally. That’s up from 12% just two years ago and around a third of the global market. Hyundai and BAIC’s relationship dates back to 2002 when they established a joint venture to build a car plant in China. million units sold.

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MAY 17, 2018

We’re raising a flag to the global community to say, “This is what’s going on, and it is taking us away from timely recovery from ozone depletion.” Elkins (2018) “An unexpected and persistent increase in global emissions of ozone-depleting CFC-11” Nature volume 557, pages 413–417 doi: 10.1038/s41586-018-0106-2. Miller & James W.

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JULY 19, 2016

A study by a team of researchers from China and the US has shown that shipping emissions in East Asia accounted for 16% of global shipping CO 2 in 2013, compared to only 4–7% in 2002–2005. Attention on ships and ports has increased as seaborne trade has grown significantly in recent decades.

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MAY 7, 2014

—Charlie Freese, executive director of GM’s global fuel cell engineering activities. 1 in total fuel cell patents granted in 2013, and continues to lead all companies in total fuel cell patents granted since 2002. Last year, GM announced two fuel cell-related collaborations.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

At the helm of Fleetguard since 2002, Kirloskar is credited with diversifying the company’s offerings beyond traditional filtration solutions to cater to evolving needs across on-road and off-road applications globally. Currently, only one line needs investment, while others have ample headroom.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Emissions from transportation sources were relatively constant from 2002 through 2007, declined through 2013, then increased by 9.0 The transportation sector represents tailpipe emissions from on-road vehicles and direct emissions from other off-road mobile sources. It does not include emissions from petroleum refineries and oil production.

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JUNE 30, 2016

Nissan Motor’s newly published annual Sustainability Report shows that the global automaker’s CO 2 emissions have fallen by 22.4% Progress on sustainability at Nissan has accelerated due to the success of the Nissan Green Program, first introduced in 2002. over the past decade. CO 2 reduction at Nissan facilities improved by 0.6%

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MARCH 3, 2010

Global elevator company Schindler and Renault signed. The two companies have been partners since 2002, when Schindler selected Renault to supply its vehicle fleet of some 16,000 vehicles. The fleet is used primarily by Schindler technicians, who maintain the company's global portfolio of elevators and escalators.

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JULY 25, 2011

Zingarevich, who has been the principal investor since 2002 in lithium-ion battery manufacturer Ener1, Inc., is the winning bidder for Think Global AS, following a bankruptcy proceeding initiated by the Norwegian carmaker last month. Russian entrepreneur Boris G. Earlier post.). to cooperate in relaunching Think.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

billion) by the end of 2017 following a series of significant program wins with major global automakers. GKN has developed an integrated electric driveline system for a European OEM’s global program that is expected to be first launched in China from next year. Sales, which were previously forecast to rise from £33 million (US$45.7

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AUGUST 8, 2012

GE’s global electric propulsion systems provide customers with high efficiency, availability and layout flexibility. The order was placed in 2002 for the vessel Gaz de France Energy. GE’s motors and converter are designed and optimized to make the propulsion systems easy to maintain.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Volkswagen said that the creation of NAR is a further measure in the process of decentralizing managerial responsibility, and creates another pillar in the global structure of the group, in addition to the European and Chinese regions. Michael Horn remains as President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, and will report to Dr. Vahland.

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MAY 13, 2013

These research and development efforts have helped reduce automotive fuel cell costs by more than 35% since 2008 and by more than 80% since 2002. At the same time, fuel cell durability has doubled and the amount of expensive platinum needed in fuel cells has fallen by 80% since 2005. By bringing together key stakeholders from across the U.S.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

These products will join GM’s global vehicles, allowing GM India to quickly add entries in growing market segments. Since its establishment in 2002, SAIC-GM-Wuling’s domestic sales have more than quadrupled, with cumulative sales through the end of November 2009 totaling 3,384,848 units. Hu Maoyuan, Chairman of SAIC.

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MAY 20, 2013

Batteries accounted for 27% of global lithium consumption in 2012, up from 15% in 2007 and 8% in 2002. In 2012, East Asia accounted for 60% of total global consumption with Europe accounting for a further 24% and North America 9%. Roskill is an international metals and minerals market research firm.

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