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Toyota Tsusho venture starts full-scale lithium production at Salar de Olaroz, Argentina

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an Argentine lithium development company in which it owns a stake, has officially started lithium production at Salar de Olaroz in Jujuy Province, northwestern Argentina. This plant has now starts commercial production. This project marks the first investment by a Japanese company into lithium carbonate development in Argentina.

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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

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World ethanol and biodiesel production, 1975-2010. 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. Source: Worldwatch Institute. Click to enlarge.

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Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance expand cooperation to 1-ton pickup trucks

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The pickup will feature a double cab and will be targeted both at personal-use and commercial customers. The Mercedes-Benz 1-ton pickup truck will be built by Nissan in the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, along with the Nissan NP300 and the Renault 1-ton truck, for Latin America.

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Balqon Receives Initial $490,000 Purchase Order for Heavy-Duty Electric Drive Systems From New China-Based Distributor

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Under the terms of the dealer agreement, DynaProTech plans to integrate Balqon’s zero-emissions electric drive systems into electric buses, heavy-duty trucks, light commercial vehicles and automobiles for use throughout China. DynaProTech represents the sixth international dealer agreement Balqon has established since the beginning of 2010.

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EIA projects world liquid fuels use to rise 38% by 2040, driven by growth in Asia and Middle East; transportation 92% of demand

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Dashed red line shows 2010 consumption of 87 MMbbl/d. Some key IEO2014 findings: World liquid fuels use is projected to grow from 87 million barrels per day (MMbbl/d) in 2010 to 119 MMbbl/d in 2040. OPEC oil producers are the largest source of additional liquid fuel supply between 2010 and 2040. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota Group Company to Form JV with Australian Lithium Resource Developer to Secure Access to Competitive Lithium Carbonate Production

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Orocobre Limited , an Australian minerals exploration company with a focus on developing “best of class” Lithium, Potash and Boron resources in Argentina, and a Toyota Group Company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, will establish a joint venture to develop Orocobre’s flagship Salar de Olaroz Lithium-Potash Project in Argentina.

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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Iveco has presented a prototype of its new Electric Daily in Brazil, destined to be the first zero emission light commercial vehicle produced in Latin America. However, the project is also attracting significant interest among other large companies across both Brazil and Argentina. The Electric Daily in Brazil. Click to enlarge.

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