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Haldor Topsoe and Yanchang form joint venture and build methanol catalyst facility in China

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Together, the two companies will build a production facility in Shaanxi Fupin in China to produce methanol synthesis catalysts. Forming of the joint venture and building of the catalysts facility will be the first step of a long-term strategic cooperation between Topsoe and Yanchang.

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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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million) for the installation of more than 2,350 EV chargers, 2,100 of which will be installed across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This funding was provided to 32 organizations, including municipalities, multi-resident buildings (MURBs), private firms and utilities.

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Air Liquide to build $150M liquid hydrogen plant in US; long-term agreement with, investment in FirstElement Fuel

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Air Liquide expects to invest more than US$150 million to build a liquid hydrogen plant in the western United States, with construction to begin in early 2019. Air Liquide has designed and installed more than 120 stations around the world to date.

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Volkswagen of America debuts 2016 Passat; 38 mpg highway from the 1.8 TSI

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Although the timing arguably could have been better, Volkswagen of America proceeded with the planned debut of the restyled 2016 Volkswagen Passat in New York on Monday. This led to Volkswagen’s admission that it had designed and installed the software defeat device, according to the NOV. (As The 2016 Passat 1.8T Powertrains.

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VW invests additional $118M in Silao Engine Factory for new version of EA888 turbo DI engine in 2016

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The expansion will add 37,000 square meters to the 120,000 square meters of buildings already constructed at the plant. Machinery installation and setup will begin in January 2015. The production of the new engine will begin in the first quarter of 2016. The construction will start immediately and will continue during 2014.

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Tesla posts 79% gain in automotive revenue in Q$2016 to $1.994B, drops back into red

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Tesla posted a strong increase in automotive revenue in the fourth quarter of 2016, rising 79% year-on-year to $1.994 billion. In early February, Tesla began building Model 3 prototypes. Installation of Model 3 manufacturing equipment is underway in Fremont and at Gigafactory 1. Total revenue for the full year hit $7 billion.

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PG&E proposes major build-out of 25,000 electric vehicle charging stations in California

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for permission to build an estimated 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at sites across its service area in Northern and Central California—8 times the number currently installed.