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AUGUST 4, 2022

The mine is part of the Udokan Ore Region that includes the Udokan, Kalar and Kodar ranges. Udokan Copper (earlier known as Baikal Mining Company) was established in 2008 to develop the Udokan copper deposit. It is part of the diversified USM holding company. In 2021, Udokan Copper invested RUB 764 million (US$11.5

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JULY 7, 2010

Ford Motor Company’s biomaterial researchers have engineered a patent-pending formula to use renewable soy oil to improve rubber car parts. Soy-based rubber parts such as radiator deflector shields, air baffles, cupholder inserts and floor mats are under consideration for future Ford vehicle programs.

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MAY 15, 2009

Emissions of greenhouse gases from European businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (cap-and-trade) fell 3.06 % in 2008 compared with a year earlier, according to the information provided by Member State registries. those participating in the system—was 11,359 in 2008, which is 213 fewer than in 2007.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Right now, here in 2008 the cat is on the roof for global warming. There’s an old joke that most of us baby boomers first heard when we were kids. After the first week goes by the vacationing brother phones to check in. ” “What!? I understand. So anyway, how’s everything else? How’s mom doing?”

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

JATO Dynamics recently analysed US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CO 2 data for 2008-2009, summarizing volume-weighted average CO 2 by make, model and segment. Under this methodology, JATO has identified an overall CO 2 improvement of 2.8%, across all US cars and trucks, within the period 2008-2009. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 between 2000 and 2008, compared with 1% per year in the 1990s. Emissions from coal are now the dominant fossil fuel emission source, surpassing 40 years of oil emission prevalence.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Lotus has three operational units as part of the pilot scheme. While many of the programs remain confidential, the consultancy’s work on the Tesla Roadster (2008-12) is the best-known example. For clients, Lotus Engineering will offer an EV safety-compliant workshop facility with specialist staff experienced in testing batteries.

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MARCH 15, 2018

Electric-car maker Tesla is known for troubled launches, at least for the four products it's offered since the first Roadster in 2008. But the launch of the Tesla Model 3, its lower-priced electric sedan, may be the most challenging yet—and it may be the Tesla with the highest expectations.

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JUNE 8, 2020

It is the latest concrete step towards Volvo Cars’ ambition to have climate-neutral manufacturing by 2025, part of a wider climate plan that aims to reduce the overall carbon footprint per car by 40% between 2018 and 2025. These and other measures are part of the climate plan Volvo Cars launched late last year.

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APRIL 24, 2009

million tons of methane in the atmosphere at the end of December 2008. parts per million (ppm) increase in 2007. The increases in CO 2 and methane during 2008 are slightly less than those measured in 2007, but fall well within the range of yearly fluctuations from natural changes, according to NOAA experts.

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MARCH 23, 2012

Injection molded plastic parts with steel cord reinforcement. Bekaert, voestalpine Plastics Solutions and BASF have been investigating steel cord reinforced injection molded parts since 2010. Working together, the three companies are now focusing on classical injection molding of parts with steel cord reinforcement.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The production of aluminium, copper and high-grade iron ore will play a part in the transition to a low carbon economy. Rio Tinto introduced its first climate change target in 2008 and beat its most recent target. The company’s previous target was for a 24% reduction in intensity from 2008 levels by 2020.

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AUGUST 1, 2008

T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Here's part of the story from CNET : Google.org is investing $2.75 The announcement, which follows Google's request for proposals from companies with electric car technologies, came Tuesday during the Plug-In 2008 conference in San Jose, Calif.

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APRIL 7, 2010

However, even with increases in 2010 and 2011, projected CO 2 emissions in 2011 are lower than annual emissions from 1999 through 2008. million bbl/d in 2009, up about 370,000 bbl/d from 2008. in 2009 after having risen by 4% in 2008. Biodiesel is a small part of the distillate pool. in 2009, will increase by 2.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 28, 2021

By Charles Morris When Tesla first launched the Roadster in 2008, it was a rarity on the streets, and drew stares everywhere. Nowadays, Teslas are becoming commonplace, and in most parts of the country, a Model S, Model X, Model 3, or Model Y is unlikely to inspire a second glance. Although Tesla allows you […].

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mb/d below 2008. mb/d in 2008 to 50.3 mb/d below 2008 levels. The IEA now forecasts global demand for 2009 at 83.4 IEA demand forecast. Click to enlarge. The pace of contraction is close to early 1980s levels, the IEA said, with a growing consensus that economic and oil demand recovery will be deferred to 2010. mb/d in 2009.

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APRIL 28, 2010

has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Daimler AG to develop automobile parts made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). The companies aim for adoption of the newly developed parts in Mercedes-Benz models within next three years. Toray Industries, Inc. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In 2008, EPA promulgated regulations addressing air pollutant emissions from locomotives. As part of EPA’s response to these petitions, EPA said is taking immediate steps to develop options and recommendations to address pollution from new locomotives as well as those already operating in communities nationwide.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

After a sharp drop between 2008 and 2009, it grew 5.4% The EEA’s annual report under the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) assesses the environmental impact of transport across Europe. Energy use in some transport modes has been strongly influenced by economic fluctuations in recent years.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

As we accelerate our plan to produce Honda battery EVs in the United States, we also will begin low volume production of fuel cell electric vehicles there to further explore their great potential as part of a sustainable transportation future. —Gary Robinson, vice president of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

and Daimler AG are forming a joint venture in Esslingen, Germany, for manufacturing and marketing of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) automobile parts. The companies succeeded in developing a novel technology for mass-production of CFRP parts with a significantly shorter molding cycle: Short Cycle Resin Transfer Molding (SCRTM).

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

As part of JJE’s upcoming IPO at The Science and Technology Innovation (STAR) Board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Allison will make a strategic investment of 264 million CNY (approx. Established in 2008, JJE is an electrified propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive and commercial vehicle customers.

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JULY 19, 2009

has doubled the output capacity for core hybrid components to 168,000 units a year to meet projected demand for parts used in the new Lexus HS 250h hybrid. subsidiary brought the factory online in August 2008 to make a hybrid-vehicle unit that combines a motor, transmission and other components. Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 1, 2021

Bloom Energy also received verification as an alternative power source for vessels as part of the American Bureau of Shipping’s (ABS) New Technology Qualification (NTQ) service. A key objective for international shipping under the IMO’s mandate is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 2008 levels.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As part of its strategy to develop alternative emission-free technologies, ABB is already well advanced in collaborative development of fuel cell systems for ships. IMO aims to cut for GHGs from ships by at least 50 percent by 2050 from 2008 levels.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

The Aker Mobile Test Unit (Just Test) has been operational since 2008 and has continuously been upgraded in accordance with Aker’s latest technology developments. With full-scale implementation, 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 can be captured from their combined emissions. In a couple of months, testing will commence at SMA Mineral.

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DECEMBER 28, 2011

In March 2008, EPA finalized a three-part program that will reduce emissions from diesel locomotives of all types: line-haul, switch, and passenger rail. This increase will be driven by routine locomotive overhaul cycles and the need to comply with stringent EPA Tier 3 emissions standards for diesel engines by 2013. Earlier post.).

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MAY 7, 2019

Funded in part by a $5-million zero-emissions grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, the electric buses replace the aging compressed natural gas bus fleet that has been operating at SJC since 2008. The buses and charging systems were designed and manufactured locally by Proterra, based in Burlingame, Calif.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

The study, forthcoming in the American Economic Review , found that polluting emissions from US manufacturing fell by 60% between 1990 and 2008—a period in which manufacturing output grew significantly—primarily because manufacturers adopted cleaner production methods in tandem with increasingly strict environmental regulation.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The rebirth of FNM began in 2008, when a Rio-based company that is active in the mobility sector acquired the rights in the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) (the National Industrial Property Institute) to use the historic Brazilian trade name—including the badge, which had been inspired by the classical Alfa Romeo logo.

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MAY 27, 2021

The Torslanda plant, the company’s oldest, has been powered by climate-neutral electricity since 2008. These energy savings are part of a wider ambition for Volvo Cars to reduce energy usage per car produced in its manufacturing network by 30% in 2025. It now also has climate-neutral heating.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The new R&D company, which will work on designing and developing BEVs (including platform) and its related parts, is anticipated to be established in China in 2020, with BYD and Toyota to evenly share 50% of the total capital needed. In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs).

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The study looked at the combined effects of air pollution and transportation noise for heart attack mortality, by considering all deaths that occurred in Switzerland between 2000 and 2008. The study included all deaths (19,261) reported across Switzerland from the period 2000 to 2008.

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JUNE 14, 2023

It involves the use of house-sized machines that are able to produce aluminum parts that are significantly bigger than anything traditionally used in auto manufacturing. Vehicles made with giga casted parts are also expected to be more difficult to repair in the event of an accident.

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JUNE 4, 2019

The acquisition is part of Evergrande’s strategy to become a major player in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, and paves the way for NEVS to deploy Protean Electric’s in-wheel electric drive technology, ProteanDrive, into its future products.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The SiFAB technology becomes part of a Unifrax battery portfolio that also consists of thermal management products and separator media. From 2008 until her retirement in 2014, she served as Vice President of Operations at Apple, where she oversaw the launch of the iPad and manufacturing of the Mac desktop and accessories product lines.

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JANUARY 17, 2015

The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Residential solar PV systems are now as much as 70% cheaper than in 2008.

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