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GM Shows Picture of New Chevrolet Agile for Mercosur Market

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The Agile is the first model of the Viva family; Project Viva represents a US$400 million investment by GM un Brazil and Argentina. The Agile is targeted for emerging markets such as Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (Mercosur). In 2008, it posted record annual sales (548,941 vehicles).

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Aemetis upgrades India biodiesel plant

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The Aemetis plant was built in 2008 to produce biodiesel and refined glycerin using large volumes of lower-cost, non-food by-products from the edible oil industry as feedstock to supply the biofuel, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. Aemetis, Inc.,

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. The volume was also affected by the economic crisis in Argentina, the region’s third largest market.

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NOAA: Global temperatures in March make coolest March since 1999 even with US’ record-breaking warmth

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Arctic sea ice extent during the month was below average but was the largest extent since 2008 and one of the largest March extents of the past decade, according to NOAA. C), tying with 1988 and 1990 as the 14 th warmest March on record and coolest since 2008. Earlier post.). The margin of error is ±0.23 °F (0.13 °C).

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Forecast: Global Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet to Reach 17 Million by 2015

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million in 2008. Conversely, in Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India—the top five markets for NGVs—there are a variety of light-duty NGVs available. between 2008 and 2015 (compared to 2.7% between 2008 and 2015. between 2008 and 2015, which translates into 31,347 vehicles (including conversions) sold in 2015.

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Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India

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Lithium is among one of the costliest materials that are found outside of India, in other countries such as Chile Australia, China, Argentina, etc. In Australia, there are 2,800,000 tons of Lithium reserves and in Argentina, there are 1,700,000 tons of Lithium reserves. In Chile, there are 8,600,000 tons of Lithium reserves.

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Forecast: 17M Natural Gas Vehicles Worldwide by 2015

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million in 2008. The top five markets for NGVs are currently Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India. between 2008 and 2015. between 2008 and 2015. between 2008 and 2015, which translates into 31,347 vehicles (including conversions) sold in 2015. Pike expects the CAGR for US NGV sales to be 17.7%

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