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OCTOBER 24, 2020

Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, added a new GUR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) production line at its Bishop, Texas manufacturing facility to support the significant growth in its high-value GUR engineered materials portfolio. —Tom Kelly.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

has signed a non-binding letter of intent with South Korean-based CJ CheilJedang Corporation (CJCJ). Under the terms of the agreement, BioAmber and CJCJ plan to establish a joint venture in China to produce up to 36,000 metric tons of bio-succinic acid annually and commercialize the output in Asia. BioAmber Inc.

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APRIL 13, 2021

US-based Group14 Technologies , a global provider of silicon-carbon composite materials for lithium-ion markets, announced the launch of its first commercial-scale 27,000-square foot US manufacturing factory to meet demand for higher-performing lithium-silicon anode materials. —Rick Costantino, CTO of Group14 Technologies.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a division of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order for a 20MW alkaline water electrolyzer from Ovako , a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel. We look forward to working with Ovako and its partners to further develop fossil-free steel production. —Jon André Løkke, CEO at Nel.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

Through this transaction, Nexeon enters into a strategic partnership with SKC, a major global battery and semiconductor materials company, for volume manufacturing of its silicon anode materials. In addition, SKC plans to provide differentiated solutions to customers by maximizing synergy with SK nexilis, a manufacturer of copper foil.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd. TMCA), its production and sales subsidiary in Australia, will end Toyota vehicle and engine production in Australia by the end of 2017. Toyota was the final of the three to announce an end to their production operations. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 23, 2016

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate conversion assets and supporting business functions currently operated by Jiangxi Jiangli New Materials Science and Technology Co.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) recently put its first hydrogen station in Beijing into operation. Based in China, it has oil and gas assets and interests in more than 30 countries in Africa, Central Asia-Russia, America, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. In China, CNPC has 22,62 service stations.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale under a new strategic collaboration agreement to secure a sustainable and reliable supply of Rio Tinto’s Responsible aluminum products to Japanese downstream manufacturers.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The investment will enable TTTech Auto to accelerate progress in three strategic areas: expanding its product portfolio for automotive manufacturers and its technology partners; expanding internationally in key regions; and extending its capabilities through strategic M&A and product investments.

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JANUARY 14, 2023

If finalized, LPO’s loan to the Rhyolite Ridge project would finance the on-site processing of lithium carbonate that could potentially support production of lithium for approximately 370,000 EVs each year. Earlier post.).

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JULY 14, 2021

Terra Motors & FCC Corporation partners to develop futuristic EVs. Terra Motors Corporation a Japanese electric vehicle maker has partnered with a Japan-based FCC Corporation to develop futuristic electric vehicles for global markets. Terra Motors & FCC Corporation.

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APRIL 22, 2015

Taiwan’s largest integrated steel maker, China Steel Corporation (CSC), has announced formal Board approval of a 1400-million TWD (US$46 million) capital investment in a LanzaTech commercial ethanol facility. China Steel Corporation (CSC), located at Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was founded in December 1971. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 7, 2017

ExxonMobil Corporation is expanding its manufacturing capacity along the US Gulf Coast through planned investments of $20 billion over a 10-year period. ExxonMobil is strategically investing in new refining and chemical-manufacturing projects in the US Gulf Coast region to expand its manufacturing and export capacity.

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MARCH 6, 2021

Enabling carbon-neutral electrification is a key priority for Marubeni Corporation. —Masayuki Omoto, COO of Next Generation Business Development Division of Marubeni Corporation. Marubeni Corporation is a major conglomerate keen on advanced technology businesses and now becomes a key strategic partner for Skeleton Technologies.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Kia Corporation has begun to lay the groundwork for its innovative Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) business, partnering with cold chain startup ‘S.lab Asia Inc.’ S.lab Asia is a startup that produces special boxes for cold-chain fresh product deliveries and offers advanced delivery services.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will deliver 20 units of the all-electric eCanter truck to the Australia Post fleet. MFTBC manufactures a range of commercial vehicles including light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks and buses, and industrial engines for more than 170 markets worldwide. hours to fully recharge.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

AGC) to increase production for HFO-1234yf, a new refrigerant for automobiles with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 1. AGC will manufacture HFO-1234yf in Japan, and Honeywell will market the product to customers in the U.S, Europe and Asia. Europe and Asia. This GWP is 99.9%

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JULY 28, 2017

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. Fuso is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia. Only the electric-powertrain specific components will be installed in specific boxes along the production line. Earlier post.)

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JULY 27, 2018

the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aleris Corporation, a global supplier of aerospace and automotive rolled aluminum products, for approximately $2.6 Novelis Inc., billion including the assumption of debt.

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JULY 21, 2011

Wärtsilä Corporation and CSSC Guangzhou Marine Diesel Co. Ltd (GMD), a member of the state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Group, have signed a licence agreement for the manufacture and sale of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines in China. Wärtsilä expects the first engines to be produced at the end of this year.

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Mariner Engine Manufacturer China 186

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The Daimler Truck business will have fully independent management, stand-alone corporate governance including an independent Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and is targeted to qualify as a DAX company. With targeted partnerships we will accelerate the development of key technologies to bring best-in-class products to our customers rapidly.

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JULY 22, 2010

THINK and ITOCHU Corporation announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia. The latest generation drive system from THINK—the G4 EV Drive Controller, is now in full-scale scale production in Europe and ready to be commercialized.

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JANUARY 13, 2021

Bridgestone Corporation has developed an optimization system for Pará rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) plantations. The natural rubber currently used to produce tires is sourced from the Pará rubber tree, which primarily grows in Southeast Asia. Accordingly, the amount of materials needed for tire production is expected to increase.

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JULY 13, 2022

The facility is expected to provide high-capacity 4680 battery cells to American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla. kai (NHK) or the Japan Broadcasting Corporation published a report stating that Panasonic had shortlisted Kansas and Oklahoma as potential sites for its new battery factory. . Back in March, the Nippon H?s?

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MAY 25, 2017

Nair previously served as executive vice president, Product Development, and chief technical officer, leading the company’s global Product Development operations and playing a key role in the company’s mobility efforts. Peter Fleet is named group vice president and president, Asia Pacific, succeeding Dave Schoch.

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DECEMBER 4, 2009

They are growing their presence outside mainland China with the launch of an investment joint venture in Hong Kong and a new joint venture for the production and sale of Chevrolet brand vehicles in India. These products will join GM’s global vehicles, allowing GM India to quickly add entries in growing market segments. Source: GM.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Velodyne LiDAR is opening a “Megafactory” to ramp up production of the latest 3D LiDAR sensors to meet high global demand. Located in San Jose, CA, the facility not only has enough space for high-volume manufacturing and for the precise distance and ranging alignment process for LiDAR sensors as they come off the assembly line.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Honeywell and key suppliers will invest approximately $300 million to increase production capacity for HFO-1234yf, its low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant for mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems in automobiles. Earlier post.) HFO-1234yf’s GWP is 99.9% lower than that of HFC-134a, the current refrigerant in use (GWP = 1,300).

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AUGUST 26, 2013

IHI Corporation and Hyundai WIA Corporation, a major automobile parts manufacturer and a major subsidiary of Hyundai-Kia Motor Group, have entered a joint venture agreement for turbochargers. 1 brand in Asia through the joint-business in South Korea. IHI intends to strengthen its position as the No.1

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JANUARY 7, 2010

BioJet Corporation and Great Plains Oil & Exploration have executed a Teaming Agreement for the purpose of producing renewable jet fuels. The companies plan to jointly develop integrated camelina cultivation and associated refinery projects in the US Europe, South America, and Asia. —Sam Huttenbauer, CEO of Great Plains.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation and its fully owned subsidiary Daihatsu Motor intend to officially establish their internal company responsible for compact vehicles for emerging markets (announced on 4 October 2016) on 1 January 2017. Furthermore, Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering and Manufacturing Co.,

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has revised its calendar year 2012 sales and production plans, targeting worldwide production of 10,050,000 vehicles and worldwide sales of 9,760,000 vehicles for the year. The company is planning a 28% increase in production of Toyota vehicles alone to 8,870,000 units.

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JULY 8, 2018

Penske Truck Leasing Corporation is a leading global transportation services provider operating more than 270.000 vehicles and serving customers from more than 1.000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. DTNA has a goal of starting series production of the electrified trucks in 2021.

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MARCH 28, 2024

As noted in a Nikkei Asia report, Kia is poised to start the production of the EV9 in the United States by May 2024. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Afton Chemical Corporation has opened a new fuel and lubricant additive Research and Development laboratory in Suzhou, China. The new laboratory provides customers and OEMs in Asia Pacific with enhanced technical services, including sample blending, physical and chemical analysis, and performance testing.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

The facility, previously owned by Jurong Aromatics Corporation, is located near ExxonMobil’s largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex, which has an ethylene production capacity of 1.9 ExxonMobil has operated in Singapore for more than 120 years and is one of the country’s largest international manufacturing investors.

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