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Thailand enters the Canadian oil sands; Statoil selling 40% interest to PTTEP for US$2.28B

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Statoil has agreed to sell a 40% interest in its oil sands project in Alberta, Canada (Kai Kos Dehseh) to PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) of Thailand. Statoil originally entered Kai Kos Dehseh through the acquisition of North American Oil Sands Corporation in 2007.

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Mazda and Ford JV to Invest $350M to Build Next Generation Compact Pickup Truck in Thailand

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Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company’s joint venture, AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co. The US$350 million investment in AAT reinforces Mazda and Ford’s long-term joint commitment to Thailand. The US$350 million investment in AAT reinforces Mazda and Ford’s long-term joint commitment to Thailand.

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UC Riverside and Thai Institute collaborating on thermochemical process for drop-in fuels from biomass

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The memorandum of understanding between UC Riverside and the institute in Thailand, which is effective for three years, will allow for: exchange of researchers to execute the research; exchange of information and publications on the research; advice on related technology; implementation of cooperative research; and joint publication of research.

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Ford to expand 3-Wet Paint capacity by 50% globally in 2013

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Ford was the first automaker to implement the 3-Wet high-solids solvent-borne technology in 2007; it now has eight plants in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe equipped to use the process to paint vehicles. The actions will reduce CO 2 emissions by an estimated 15-25% at those facilities. and Louisville Assembly Plant, Louisville, Ky.

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Nissan Releases Sketch of Coming Global Compact Car; Qualifies as Eco Car for Thai Investment Incentives

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This model will be first launched in Thailand in March 2010 and will be available in more than 150 countries. . At the same time, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Thailand’s first product champion—the one-ton pick-up—has seen sales dwindling over the past few years. Nissan Motor Co., The new global compact. Click to enlarge.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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Toyota hit the 1-million mark for cumulative global hybrid sales at the end of May 2007 ( earlier post ), and has since rocketed past 4 million cumulative units. 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.) Cumulative worldwide.

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Statoil Canada oil sands SAGD project produces first oil

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Statoil originally entered Kai Kos Dehseh through the acquisition of North American Oil Sands Corporation in 2007. is the operator of Kai Kos Dehseh with a 60% ownership in the project, while PTT Exploration and Production of Thailand is a partner with a 40% ownership. Statoil Canada Ltd.

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