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Experian: US hybrid vehicle market share grew by 41% in 2012 to 3.1%

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Experian Automotive released findings from an analysis of the US hybrid vehicle segment showing that market share of hybrid vehicles has increased by 40.9% The study found that overall, consumers purchasing a hybrid have significantly higher credit scores than those purchasing another type of new vehicle. in 2011 to 3.1%

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NanoXplore acquires assets of XG Sciences; silicon-graphene anode materials

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NanoXplore and the senior creditor have entered into an asset purchase agreement pursuant to which NanoXplore is acquiring XG’s mechanical milling platform, research and development lab and all issued and pending patents and trademarks, among other items. The payment of this transaction is paid in cash without any share issuance.

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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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—explains the Volkswagen Group’s Board Member for Purchasing, Murat Aksel. As a globally recognized initiative, IRMA has pioneered the implementation of best practice social and environmental standards in the mining sector since 2006.

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California ARB holding Advanced Clean Transit Advisory Committee meeting in Jan; at work on regulatory proposal

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The focus of the Committee will be to discuss solutions and barriers to implementing zero and near-zero emission technologies in existing transit fleets and how to leverage continued advancements in accelerating the market for advanced technologies in the heavy duty sector.

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Honda President Ito steps down, Takahiro Hachigo to replace him

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Hachigo was in charge of developing the first-generation of the US-built Odyssey minivan, which was launched in 1999 primarily for the US market. From April 2004 to March 2006, Hachigo was stationed in the US as Senior Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Map of the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and ULEZ boundaries. Source: Transport for London. Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). daily charge.

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California clean fuels rule reports 100% compliance in 2017

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It was originally developed to support a return to 1990 levels of climate-changing gases by 2020, as required by AB 32, the 2006 landmark climate bill. They were required to make up for their shortfall by purchasing credits from clean fuel providers. million metric tons of climate-changing gases.

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