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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The report, which covers the period between 1999 and 2007, applies the Sustainable Value approach developed by Prof. The ranking of the 17 manufacturers based on the Sustainable Value Margin. The only other major volume manufacturer managing to keep up with the two sustainability leaders is DaimlerChrysler, but only intermittently.

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BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor

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In addition to its two automobile production locations, BBA already runs an engine plant, which includes a battery factory for electrified BMW brand vehicles produced locally in Shenyang. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. million vehicles per year.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. The statute passed by Congress in 2007 states that fuels can’t be approved for the market that could cause any failures.

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Geely exports more than 100,000 vehicles in 2012; 164% year-on-year growth

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According to figures released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in the first eleven months of 2012 Chinese self-developed brands exported 470,000 passenger vehicles in total—with automotive manufacturers on average showing a 30% sales increase over 2011 figures.

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GM China and FAW Establish Light Commercial Vehicle Joint Venture

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which is located in Ha’erbin, Heilongjiang, and FAW’s share in Hongta Yunnan Automobile Manufacturing Co., GM China and FAW initiated official discussions on cooperation in the development and production of light commercial vehicles in January 2007. It also will engage in R&D, exports and aftersales support.

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NEC Corporation Spins Off NEC Tokin High-Capacity Laminated Li-ion Business to New Subsidiary, With Focus on Automotive Sector

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In April 2007, NEC, NEC Tokin and Nissan Motor Co., jointly established Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) to advance the development and production of high performance lithium-ion battery packs for automobiles. NEC Tokin will also continue to provide full support and quality assurance to its battery consumers.

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop.