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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

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The report provides information on the progress achieved in economic, environmental and social sustainability in 2013, and was drawn up in accordance with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Strategy 2018. By 2018, “Think Blue. Since late 2011, “Think Blue. million (US$159 million). Think Blue.

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Geely raises $400M via Green Bonds sale to develop and produce TX5 range-extended electric London taxis

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The plug-in hybrid TX5 London Cab will be launched in the UK at the end of 2017 and in international markets in 2018. In addition to a new light-weight aluminium body structure and composite paneling, the TX5 benefits from a range-extended battery-electric vehicle system. The directive was the country’s first guideline on green bonds.

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DOE awarding $60M to 13 projects for advanced nuclear technology development; $40M of that to NuScale for SMR

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DOE intends to apply up to $40 million of additional FY 2018 funding to the next two quarterly award cycles for innovative proposals under this FOA. This project will work with nuclear industry stakeholders and the regulator to develop guidelines for extending calibration intervals of transmitters using online monitoring technology.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars invests €1B in new “Full-Flex” car plant in Hungary; Factory 56 applied to full plant

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Because all parts of the plant—from the press shop to assembly—are new, the entire production flow can be optimally coordinated. State-of-the-art Pick-by-Light or Pick-by-Voice technologies are used in the picking areas. In 2018, the new A-Class will also join the product range of the Hungarian production site.

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20 automakers commit to make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles no later than 2022; faster than regulatory process

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NHTSA will hold a pair of public meetings this spring to gather input as it develops guidelines for the safe deployment of automated safety technology. and California, will gather information on a series of issues related to safe operation of automated vehicles as part of NHTSA’s efforts to provide manufacturers with operational guidance.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders and sit above functioning corner vents. The dual level, horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender to the hands-free power trunk, and sit above the fascia that features dual, horizontal-oval exhaust ports.

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China’s EV sector needs concrete revisions in the dual credit policy, not vague comments

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More importantly, China Daily reported that Miao said MIIT is working on guidelines for the NEV sector, including the dual-credit scheme. million in 2018. Sales are dropping in China’s overall light vehicle market due to a slowing economy and uncertainty due to the U.S. NEV sales in 2019 dropped four percent to 1.21

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