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MAY 2, 2012

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ) ( earlier post ) launched its second three-year effort to improve vehicle fuel economy around the world at the International Transport Forum in Leipzig. —“Global Fuel Economy Initiative Plan of Action 2012-2015.

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MARCH 6, 2012

Virdia, formerly HCL CleanTech, a developer of cellulosic sugars, announced a number of major company milestones, including a new brand and CEO, its latest funding round, and a $75-million deal with the Mississippi Development Authority to build manufacturing plants in the state. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As the company readies for the transition from technology and standards development to broad market adoption, WiTricity has secured advisory support from several of the world’s leading authorities on designing consumer experiences, building leading edge technology, and monetizing intellectual property.

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Global production of biofuels increased 17% in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters (28 billion gallons US), up from 90 billion liters (24 billion gallons US) in 2009. of all global fuel for road transportation—an increase from 2% in 2009, according to the report. World ethanol and biodiesel production, 1975-2010.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 Consumer demands and regulatory requirements are motivating the global automotive industry to push ahead with technological breakthroughs on a larger scale ,” said Rick Hanna, PwC’s global automotive leader. Global automotive industry regional highlights include: North America.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

will build a new research facility to work toward the establishment and practical application of bioethanol production technology from non-edible cellulosic material such as the stems and leaves of plants. Fundamental Technology Research Center (Wako, Saitama) since April 2007. Honda Motor Co., Resources.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

It is the hub for the wheel that we began rolling in 2007 when the Volt debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. —Jon Lauckner, GM vice president of global product planning. Since then, the field of challengers and partners has grown significantly.

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

Adding Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important step for Cummins in its efforts to become a global electrified power leader. Cummins Inc. is acquiring the assets of Brammo, Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications.

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MAY 8, 2014

The leading global supplier of automotive batteries, Johnson Controls has produced nearly 20 million AGM batteries since 2007. Johnson Controls is investing in AGM technology globally to increase production capacity for North America, Europe and China. The China region is Johnson Controls’ primary target for market expansion.

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.” Leno shared the story of when Elon Musk visited him with the Tesla Roadster prototype in 2007. “I remember sitting and he said: ‘Well, what I want to do is build charging stations all up and down the coast. that Elon Musk began building the charging infrastructure around the same time he started building the car.

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JUNE 19, 2010

Almost one-quarter of global electricity could be generated from nuclear power by 2050, making a major contribution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Nuclear Energy Technology Roadmap, published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka.

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MAY 6, 2011

Newsome was at Jaguar Land Rover as Group Chief Engineer for Advanced Product Creation and Research between 2001 and 2007. He then joined Lotus as Director of Engineering, responsible both for the design and development of Lotus’ cars and Lotus Engineering, the global Engineering Consultancy.

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MAY 18, 2018

The Hambach site in France features many years of experience in building fully electric cars. In 2007 smart launched a battery-powered vehicle as a pioneer in e-mobility and has been producing electric smarts in series since 2012. We are investing a total of around 500 million euros in the Hambach plant and in the product.

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MARCH 14, 2014

Deutsche Post DHL has signed a letter of intent for a possible future global framework agreement with car manufacturer Renault. The intended global agreement shall contain the options for a future purchase of Renault Kangoo Z.E. As part of its global efforts, Deutsche Post DHL works with all major car manufacturers worldwide.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. in 2007 (ranking 18 th in the industry) to 3.0% Kia’s China market share has grown from 2.0% in 2010 (13 th ).

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APRIL 16, 2009

Netherlands-based company LeasePlan has a global presence with offices in 30 countries and manages 1.4 GreenPlan was globally introduced in 2007 and supports LeasePlan’s clients in their environmental engagement to reduce CO 2. million vehicles. emissions from their car fleet.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Henrik Fisker, who co-founded Fisker Automotive in 2007 after a design career at brands including BMW and Aston Martin, will focus on building the Fisker brand in global markets and the styling and design of future Fisker models. Co-Founder Henrik Fisker will become Executive Chairman of the company.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Algenol has recently commenced initial operations of a pilot commercial module at its Florida development campus, which builds on the successful launch of a demonstration project in India. BioFields’ most recent investment builds atop previous commitments to Algenol that began in 2007.

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APRIL 2, 2017

to build a larger fleet of modern rigs and to learn how effectively to hydraulically fracture shale wells. The EIA, IEA and other public econometric models call for global oil demand to continue growing through 2040, and the EIA even calls for renewed growth in the U.S. demand reached a plateau for four years ending in 2007.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The basic physical inertia of the global climate system means that ignoring scientific warnings will lead to unprecedented, costly and potentially unmanageable consequences.” Globally, it would be desirable to at least double energy-. Building A Participatory Carbon Market. by 2008-2012, as compared to 1990. energy sources.”

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

The DARPA Grand and Urban Challenges for autonomous vehicles, in 2005 and 2007, formed the foundation for today’s autonomous taxis. We’re trying to build something that works with people,” Hurst adds. “We The building types that we’re thinking about [for Digit] aren’t our new-generation buildings. “The

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.” Tesla was able to do this by using software and new microcontrollers to build its vehicles. According to the Intel executive, he has been bombarded with requests to invest in new production capacities for semiconductors that were, at best, state-of-the-art when the original Apple iPhone launched in 2007.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The sensor-based driver-assist technologies and semi-automated features in Edge Concept form the building blocks for the future of automated driving, and will help make driving safer and more efficient, Ford said. The concept builds on Ford’s current active park assist feature. Global utility market.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

Based in Palo Alto, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA, Aurora designs and builds self-driving technology, partnering with automakers to integrate, pilot and deploy advanced self-driving platforms into vehicles. Before that, Chris was a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, and helped win the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge.

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JULY 18, 2015

UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced that China’s Better Clean Energy has licensed its Advanced Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) process to convert methanol into high-value petrochemicals, helping meet growing global demand for plastics and other key materials. Earlier post.). will produce 600,000 metric tons per year of ethylene and propylene.

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MAY 22, 2016

At 31,000 square metres, the Ansty facility will now be 50% larger than originally planned to accommodate the enhanced R&D centre and additional technical facilities alongside the production line to build the new TX5. Joint Global Coordinators included Bank of China, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays and Société Générale.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

a global provider of automotive safety systems, is developing its next generation of advanced, modular brake systems. TRW is building on its considerable experience in delivering both safety and regenerative braking for alternative powertrains such as electric and hybrid electric vehicles. TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.,

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California is expected to prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, a groundbreaking move that could seriously affect the effort to fight climate change and accelerate the global transition toward electric vehicles (EVs). For decades, the EV industry has struggled to create a viable model for quick and easy battery charging.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

The research vehicle marks the first time PlantBottle Technology is applied beyond packaging, and affirms a joint commitment by two global consumer icons to develop innovative new products produced from renewable materials. The Ford Fusion Energi research vehicle will be on display later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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It’s our hope in 2024 to validate our model and then, as [they] say in Silicon Valley, design it once and build it a million times.” When he started this project back in 2007, von Herzen planned to pump deep water up to the kelp. in computer science. But his concept has evolved.

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MAY 24, 2010

The number of climate change agnostics—those unsure whether human activity is warming the planet—has risen from 25% in 2007 to 33% now. The poll also found that resistance to building new nuclear power stations appears to be slackening. There may be many reasons for the change.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. —“Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”.

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MAY 7, 2014

The new business builds upon Drayson Technologies’ expertise in the use of wireless power in automotive applications such as the development of the Drayson B12/69 wirelessly-charged electric race-car that set a new FIA World Electric Land Speed Record in 2013. Earlier post.)

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We had seen the prototype of this vehicle over a year ago and now Perth based Global Automotive Distributors has waded through the red tape and bureaucracy to bring the E6 to Australia in November. The manufacturer Joylong Automobile was setup in 2007 and is located in Jiangsu Province.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

“Our goal is economic empowerment, starting with bringing easy-to-use, reliable self-custody to a global audience.”. If we do it, we would build it entirely in the open, from software to hardware design, and in collaboration with the community,” he said in the tweet. Square is considering making a hardware wallet for bitcoin.

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JANUARY 23, 2012

It also assumed implementation of existing regulations that enable the building of new energy infrastructure and resource extraction. million barrels per day in 2007 to 5.5 World oil prices rise in the Reference case, as pressure from growth in global demand continues. quadrillion Btu in 2007, grows from 98.2

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

She decided to study electrical engineering, she says, because she was drawn to the prospect of building hardware. "I I felt like I was actually building and making things," she says. The then-unproven technique increased transistors' efficiency by building them atop layers of an insulating material.

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