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Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 million units in 2013, representing a 3.3% While there has been speculation around the long-awaited recovery of the European Union (EU), 2013 is poised to mark a turning point, setting the stage for recovery in 2014. Autofacts sees full-year 2013 sales reaching 15.6

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JANUARY 13, 2013

PwC’s automotive analyst group, Autofacts, expects 2013 global light vehicle assembly will exceed 83 million units, an increase of 5.1% Autofacts expects the global market to remain positive overall, while the European Union and Japan will continue to be areas of concern. million units in 2013, up from 14.4 North America.

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JULY 23, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly is expected to reach 81 million units in 2013, an increase of 2.3 While the global market is expected to see positive growth overall, there are a number of mixed signals at the regional level. Autofacts forecasts annual global light vehicle assembly to reach 101 million by 2017.

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JUNE 14, 2019

In May, cumulated BMW Group electrified sales topped the 400,000 mark with a total of 406,756 fully-electric and plug-in hybrid models delivered to customers since the BMW i3 first went on sale in November 2013. Five and a half years after it was launched, demand for the iconic BMW i3 continues to grow with global sales in May up 40.0%.

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billion since 2013. The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado was the best-selling retail full-size light-duty pickup in 2022, based on S&P Global Mobility 2022 CYE US new vehicle registrations using GM custom retail registration type. billion in Indiana manufacturing operations since 2013.

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JUNE 23, 2014

reported reducing CO2 emissions from global corporate activities in fiscal year 2013 while increasing vehicle production by 5.1%. Nissan Motor Co., cut in CO 2 during the year puts the company on track to achieve its goal of a 20% reduction by fiscal year 2016, compared to 2005.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, has achieved sales of 200,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2013. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV has been rolled out to more than 50 countries across the world.

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APRIL 3, 2013

The technology will be in place in 12 plants in 2013 then expand to additional facilities worldwide over the next four years. Locations where Ford is installing the 3-Wet process in 2013: Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Flat Rock, Mich. Kansas City Assembly Plant, Claycomo, Mo. Jiangling Motors Co. Jiangxi/Nanchang, China.

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

The global geothermal industry surpassed 12,000 MW of geothermal power operational, with about 600 MW of new geothermal power coming online globally, according to a year-end update by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). New project announcements have increased the resource under development to about 30,000 MW.

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JULY 29, 2020

Particulate air pollution continues to cut global life expectancy by nearly two years as progress in some countries counterbalances worsening air quality in others, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). China began a “war against pollution” in 2013. Without strong and sustained public policy, it will be after COVID-19.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

First launched in selected European markets (The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland) in October 2013, Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) collected more than 12,000 orders in these markets. Beyond this initial success, the car will be progressively launched in other European markets throughout 2014.

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MAY 20, 2014

In 2013, GM reduced the energy-intensity per vehicle manufactured 3.5% MW, according to the company’s just released 2013 sustainability report. tonnes CO 2 e/vehicle in 2013, down 1.1% tonnes CO 2 e/vehicle in 2013, down 1.1% GM also increased renewable energy use in 2013 from 62.3 GM Sustainability Report 2013.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

Nissan LEAF global sales have reached the 100,000 mark; the 100,000 th unit is being bought by a customer in the United Kingdom. Since its launch in December 2010 Nissan has seen the pace of sales increase consistently and 2013 was a record year. The LEAF is now available to customers in 35 countries on four continents.

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DECEMBER 6, 2015

In 2013, 87% of the world’s population lived in areas exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guideline of 10 μg/m 3 PM 2.5 Between 1990 and 2013, global population-weighted PM 2.5 Additionally, the study found that the population-weighted mean concentrations of ozone increased globally by 8.9%

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

There has been no net gain in the fuel efficiency of US domestic airlines operations from 2012 to 2013, according to a new report released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing the fuel efficiency—and therefore carbon intensity—of US airlines on domestic operations in 2013. from 2012 to 2013.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. for the first nine months of 2013. Monthly 2013 sales of Ford electric drive vehicles. so far in 2013: 7,635 units out of an industry total of 32,718 plug-in hybrids.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Nissan announced that it sold 11,120 LEAFs in Europe in 2013, more than twice the 2012 results and 25% more than the next best selling EV in Europe. Sales of the Nissan LEAF in Norway were up 145% in January compared to January 2013. The LEAF now holds 33% of the EV passenger car market in Europe.

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APRIL 12, 2022

billion in 2022 as 200mm fab utilization remains at high levels and the global semiconductor industry works to overcome the chip shortage. 200mm installed semiconductor capacity and fab count, 2013 to 2024. After climbing to $5.3 billion last year, 200mm fab equipment spending is expected to be $4.9 Source: SEMI.

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The initiative aims to improve the country’s reliance on hardware infrastructure and to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design. He wanted to monitor and record the radio waves from the annular solar eclipse in 2013, but he couldn’t afford a radio, so he decided to build his own.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Ford projects utility vehicles will account for 29% of its global sales by the end of the decade. Ford utility vehicles—ranging from the compact EcoSport to the eight-seat Expedition—accounted for 23% of brand sales globally in 2013, up from 17% a year earlier.

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JULY 30, 2019

In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. WTI, the US light crude, covers 60% of global growth. Global oil demand grew by 1.4%, slightly lower than in 2017 (+1.6%) in a context of increasing oil prices. recorded in 2013-2017. also rose in Brazil and Norway.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

in 2013 to total 32.2 In absolute terms, global CO 2 emissions increased by 0.7 gigatonne in 2013. IEA’s preliminary assessment for the World Energy Outlook Special Report on Energy and Climate published in June estimated that global energy-related CO 2 emissions were flat in 2014. gigatonnes, compared with the 0.6%

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly in 2016, marking three years of almost no growth, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Global Carbon Project. per year in the decade to 2013, with just 0.7% growth seen in 2014.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge. Source: UCS. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 11, 2012

The International Energy Agency’s August Oil Market Report (OMR) trims 2012/2013 oil demand expectations by 300-400 thousand barrels per day (kb/d), although annual growth remains in an 800-900 kb/d range both years. This follows baseline data revisions and a weaker economic prognosis for 2012/2013. Global oil supply grew by 0.3

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MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. In addition, European customers will be able to opt for a plug-in hybrid model, also coming in 2013.

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Global emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels have risen again after a three year hiatus, according to new analysis from the Global Carbon Project ( GCP ). According to the GCP, global emissions from all human activities will reach 41 billion tonnes in 2017, following a projected 2% rise in burning fossil fuels.

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will drive global market growth, resulting in a global rare earth elements market reaching $10.96 China, with more than 93% of the global production, was the largest producer of neodymium in 2012. Permanent magnets grabbed highest market share in 2013 followed by catalysts and metallurgy. billion in 2013.

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APRIL 1, 2014

Accumulated number of xEVs in leading global markets. This represents a doubling from 2013, according to ZSW. Annual growth rate over the past three years is more than 100%. Click to enlarge. At the beginning of 2012, nearly 100,000 of the cars were on the roads worldwide.

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MARCH 29, 2013

Total Biofuels production by fuel type, world markets: 2013-2023. of global transportation fuel production from fossil sources. Navigant Research anticipates that global biofuels production will exceed the aggregated volume of blending mandates by 2020. in 2013 to 12.3% Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge. in 2023.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

General Motors and its joint ventures in China have sold their 2 millionth vehicle in 2013. It became the first global automaker in China to reach the milestone in 2010. In the first seven months of 2013, GM and its joint ventures sold a record 1,788,972 vehicles in China.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

China is planning a 120 km test drive from Beijing to Tianjin for autonomous vehicles in 2013, according to the National Natural Science Foundation. The vehicles are designed to perceive their environment, process it and respond accordingly with the help of GPS, ultrasonic radar and a variety of sensors.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

In a new report, “ Biofuels for Transportation Market s”, Navigant Research forecasts that global demand for biofuels in the road transportation sector will grow from representing almost 6% of the liquid fuels market in 2013 to roughly 8% by 2022. billion gallons per year (BGPY) in 2013 to more than 51.1

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Cumulative global sales of TMC hybrid models as of 31 March 2013. Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— topped the 5 million unit mark as of 31 March 2013, reaching 5.125 million units. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Norsk Hydro will acquire Orkla’s 50% interest in Sapa—a 50/50 joint venture between Orkla and Hydro formed in 2013, and the world’s largest aluminum extrusion company. The combination will make Hydro the only global company in the aluminum industry that is fully integrated across the value chain and markets.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. million for 2013, up more than 60% from 2012. Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family now includes the 1.0-liter Global Ford EcoBoost engine production: total since launch in 2009.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Audi and its development partners Global Bioenergies S.A. In the first step, Global Bioenergies produces gaseous isobutene (C 4 H 8 ) in a demonstration plant. Currently, only a small part of Global Bioenergies’ ton scale isobutene production is directed toward e-fuels, using Fraunhofer’s lab scale conversion unit. Earlier post.)

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