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Suzuki to partner with Proton in Malaysia; new 2-cylinder 0.8L diesel for compacts in India

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As the first step of the collaboration, SMC will supply KD (knocked down) components for a Suzuki model to Proton. Proton will manufacture the model at its own plant, and distribute and sell the model under the Proton brand through its sales network in Malaysia. Other additional models will be mutually studied by Proton and SMC.

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Gevo signs Malaysian collaboration to produce cellulosic isobutanol for SE Asia

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After a year of ongoing development work in Malaysia, Gevo says it is strategically partnering along the supply chain to provide bio-based isobutanol at a cost-competitive price. The company is in the final stages of evaluating additional partners to complete the biomass-to-isobutanol value chain.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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Global GHG emissions continue to be dominated by fossil carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, which however show a slowdown trend since 2012, and were stalled for the third year in a row in 2016. Emissions are increasing in other developing countries: 6% for Indonesia and Malaysia; 9% for Pakistan and 12% for the Philippines.

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Gemilang International to deliver 140 electric school buses to California

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Based in Johor, Malaysia, GML has designed and manufactured coaches and assembled buses for more than 30 years. Its notable projects recently include the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit, Sarawak’s first electric city bus for Kuching Metro, and an electric bus pilot project by the Sabah government for public transport.

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JARE investing AUD200M in Lynas Rare Earths; heavy rare earths for Japan

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million interest due under the loan facility for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016, which has previously been deferred by JARE. The materials are then shipped to a 100-hectare advanced materials plant in Gebeng, Malaysia, where the concentrate is separated and processed into high quality Rare Earth materials.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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Hotel supply is primarily in larger urban centers or along interstates,” he added. It was acquired by Accor Hotels in 2016. Each route starts and ends in Singapore and takes travelers on a three-night trip through Malaysia. Meanwhile, hotels are leaning into what distinguishes them most: the human element.

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