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Rio Tinto launches START: the first sustainability label for aluminum using blockchain technology

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It aims to empower end-users to make informed choices about the products they buy, enabling them to contribute to a sustainable future, and to differentiate between end products based on their environmental, social and governance credentials. Sample START Sustainability Label to be provided upon request with each sales order.

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HyperSolar working with Suzhou GH New Energy to accelerate manufacturing of renewable solar hydrogen panels

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the developer of a technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water ( earlier post ), is working with Suzhou GH New Energy Co. To further support the economics of the new panel, there is currently no tariff on the solar cells the company buys from China. HyperSolar, Inc., ZL201580026002.0

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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The PHEV is much less expensive to buy and own, compared to the BEV. Toyota’s progress on Challenge 2050 in North America is measured across four key areas: reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, fostering a sustainable supply chain including waste reduction, and protecting biodiversity.

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Air Products to acquire Shell’s coal gasification technology business and patent portfolio for liquids (residue) gasification; coal-to-fuels in China

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Air Products intends to buy back the two ASUs for approximately $100 million and supply industrial gases via pipelines to Jinmei Huayu under a long-term supply agreement, subject to finalization of a buy-back agreement and any government and regulatory approvals. The ASUs are expected to be onstream in mid-2018.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Overall, the Chrysler brand is targeting a significant expansion in its segment coverage over the next five years, with the addition of a C-segment 100 Sedan in 2016, and new full- and mid-size crossover vehicles coming in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Variable flow water pump and electric auxiliary water pump. Aluminum block.

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EPA recognizes Volkswagen Chattanooga with a Green Power Leadership Award for on-site generation

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2018 target. EPA’s Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with electricity use. 2012 baseline. 1,253 kWh/car. 1,018 kWh/car. CO 2.393 t/car.319 Volkswagen Chattanooga currently ranks No.

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Tesla Van, revised Cybertruck, Tesla Boat — Here’s what could be coming

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In late 2018, Musk stated that it may be “interesting to work with Daimler/Mercedes on an electric Sprinter.” “If it turns out nobody wants to buy a weird-looking truck, we’ll build a normal truck, no problem,” he said. Tesla has the most exciting product road map of any company on earth by a long shot.”

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