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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. Gt in 2004 and 2.2 Gt in 2004 to 1.1 The paper is published in Nature Communications.

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Study finds 12-30% fuel consumption gap between certified and real-world use in China

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Although the Chinese government set fuel economy standards in 2004, like many countries it does not conduct testing to confirm real-world FC rates comply with the standards. —Dror et al.

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European and Chinese Auto Manufacturers Groups Sign Cooperation Agreement

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CAAM, founded in 1987, is the Chinese nationwide association grouping enterprises and organizations engaged in the business of auto, motorcycle, components and related industry.

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Ford pairs with Chinese maker Zotye for electric-car expansion

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maker to build hybrid cars, starting in 2004, and it launched its Focus Electric hatchback in December 2011, just a year after the arrival of the Nissan Leaf. Ford was the first U.S.

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Plug Power signs cooperative agreement for fuel cell electric vehicle development in China

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LTD (Furui), along with a leading Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer—also identified as one of the “big three” Chinese automakers—to develop new fuel cell applications and fueling solutions to be utilized in the large and expanding industrial electric vehicle market in China. Plug Power Inc.,

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China Racing announced as second Formula E team

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The Chinese team will race in the first season of the Championship in 2014 featuring cars racing on city street circuits. FIA Formula E Team China Racing also aims to be a constructor in its own right and to build their own Chinese electric formula cars within 3 years with support from Chinese EV manufacturers.

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Piëch Automotive unveiling Piëch Mark Zero electric sports car at Geneva; 500 km range, 80% charge in 4:40 minutes

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The group of companies was founded in 2004 by Chinese and German engineers, is listed on the stock exchange in Shenzhen, China, and is a market leader in eHouse solutions. Now DESTEN wants to roll out their battery and cell competence gained in the consumer sector in the automotive industry. from Qingdao, China, and Hong Kong, China.

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