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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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Included in the investment program is the renewal of the current line of Chevrolet vehicles in 2012, and the launch of a new line of small cars (two models) for Brazil and emerging markets—“Project Onyx.”. The investment is the largest made by the company in its 84 years in Brazil. This will be the second expansion to Gravataí.

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IEEE Foundation President Boosts Support for Future Engineers

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Students would graduate and not renew their membership, he says. Forty teams participated in the first IEEE Xtreme competition, which was held in October 2006. The inaugural event was designed to reflect the Foundations vision of being the heart of IEEEs charitable giving. It has since grown in popularity.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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It suggests that the Prius is a standard bearer for clean operations and the use of renewable energy sources. The company claims its Tsutsumi plant in Japan is one of five Toyota global Eco-Factories worldwide that are designed to minimise the environmental impact and develop best practices for adoption elsewhere.

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