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GlobalData: Global coal production set to grow to 2022, despite major players scaling down capacities

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Although Germany, the UK, US, Canada and Ukraine are phasing out domestic coal production capacity, expansion of production capacity in countries such as India and Indonesia is predicted to generate modest annual growth of 1.3% After declining consecutively for three years, global coal production increased by 2.8% to 7,188.8

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ABI Research: 16B ride-hailing trips completed globally in 2017, 24B expected in 2018; 70% in Asia

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A recent mobility study by ABI Research on regional ride-hailing markets found that 16 billion ride-hailing trips were completed worldwide in 2017. Uber’s withdrawal from the region, however, has helped create extra opportunities for local players, as they look to establish themselves and expand within the region and globally.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% per year between 2015 and 2017.

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BASF and Eramet to assess development of nickel-cobalt refining complex in Weda Bay to support EV battery production

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BASF and global mining and metallurgy group Eramet will jointly assess the development of a state-of-the-art nickel and cobalt hydrometallurgical refining complex. The HPAL would be located in Weda Bay, Indonesia, while the location of the BMR will be determined during the feasibility study. Weda Bay background. a Canadian company.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. Nissan is also exploring launch in Indonesia and Philippines. Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam are most evolved in their understanding with BEVs. The highest association of electric vehicles is for BEVs at 83%.

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Right on time! VinFast’s affordable range of electric cars are closer than ever to Aussie launch

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VinFast will not only sell right-hand drive models in Indonesia but also build them in a new factory with a small initial production capacity of 50,000. Even without sales here, in the short time since its establishment by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017, VinFast has had a significant but troubled relationship with Australia.

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BP takes delivery of 6 new LNG tankers

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BP is taking delivery of six new, state-of-the-art liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers to support its expanding global LNG portfolio, and to respond to growing demand for lower-carbon energy sources around the world. BP also participates in LNG projects in Australia, UAE, Indonesia, Trinidad and Angola.

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