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LanzaTech collaborating with Swayana to convert waste gases from ferroalloy production to ethanol

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In a 2007 paper presented at the XI International Conference on Innovations in the Ferro Alloy Industry (Infacon XI), a team from the US EPA, the Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT), and SINTEF Materials and Chemistry (Lindstad et al. In all cases, however, the production of ferroalloys is energy-intensive.

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Volkswagen founds mobility services company in Rwanda; to begin local assembly of Polo and Passat

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Rwanda does not currently have an established vehicle industry. In addition to Rwanda, the Volkswagen brand is also active at three other locations in the Sub-Sahara region: the company has been manufacturing vehicles in South Africa since 1951. Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, and in Kenya in December 2016.

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TU Bergakademie Freiberg launches OTTO-R project with VW Group, Shell, OMV as partners; P2X for green gasoline

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Researchers at the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, with partners from the automotive industry (Audi, VW) and the petroleum industry (Shell, OMV) have launched the €1.46-million The large-scale Power-to-X project was launched in October 2016.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s fuel-economy plan through the 2016 model year focuses on a reduction in vehicle mass and aggressive investment in advanced materials, such as high-strength steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, enabled in part by our industry-first aluminum welding technology. MWh per vehicle, less than half the industry average of 2.37

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Tesla Q3 revenue up 10% year-on-year, losses widen; robust production outlook

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Tesla expects that Model X will achieve steady state production capacity during Q1, and held to its forecast of average production and deliveries of 1,600 to 1,800 vehicles per week for Model S and Model X combined during 2016. Tesla forecasts a decline in non-GAAP Automotive gross margin from Q3. Jon McNeill is the former CEO of Enservio.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Indonesia. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India. million cars in 2016. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands.

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Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance accelerates, strengthens in 2015

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Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Alliance, described the partnership as “ one of the most productive in the auto industry. ”. As announced by the two executives, EV versions of the smart fortwo and forfour will go on sale in late 2016. We look forward to its continued growth, with more joint projects in the future.

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