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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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The business has grown into an international provider of composite material solutions, with plants in South Korea and Vietnam and global offices in China, the UK and Germany. Dymag was the first to commercialise carbon hybrid composite automotive wheels in 2004.

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Japan will begin test drilling for oil and gas off Niigata coast in 2013

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The government previously conducted drilling surveys off the coast of Niigata in fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2004, but it was unable to confirm reserves viable for commercialization. The Sea of Japan (called the East Sea by South Korea) is bordered by Japan, North Korea, Russia and South Korea.

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Mexico proposes new heavy-duty vehicle emission standards aligned with Euro VI and EPA 2010

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The current limit values in Mexico are equivalent to Euro IV or EPA 2004 standards. SEMARNAT is the sole agency responsible for emissions standards for new vehicles in Mexico and has shared responsibility with the Ministry of Energy (SENER) for fuel quality standards.

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New mixed-oxide catalysts shown as viable substitute for platinum catalysts for diesel exhaust aftertreatment

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Nanostellar was founded in California in 2004 by scientists from Stanford University and NASA Ames Research Center. Many pollution control and renewable-energy applications require precious metals that are limited—there isn’t enough platinum to supply the millions and millions of automobiles driven in the world. Click to enlarge.

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LG Chem to establish new electrolyte production plant in Michigan

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The governor made the announcement during her three-day investment mission to South Korea. The governor and LG Chem CEO Peter Kim also discussed the potential for bringing other key cell components currently made by LG Chem in South Korea to Michigan. million to support its Michigan operations.

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