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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. The principle of continuous improvement will remain at the heart of the strategy to reduce CO 2 emissions and increase resource efficiency. Circular economy for responsible resource management. degree goal.

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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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As manufacturers set to ramp product back up to produce everything from automobiles, airplanes and construction tools, they will begin to return to normal production cycles. The challenge with China being the dominant force for a majority of raw materials is regarding their legal system. Resources. [ Should the U.S.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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And the automobile industry in India is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. On the other hand, just like any other sector, it is confronted with several issues in human resources (HR), particularly in the context of new businesses or established businesses that want to grow. Views expressed are of the author.

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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ wholly owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has agreed with with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the State of California, 49 other States and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for environmental claims.

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California ARB Pulls the Plug on Cool Cars Regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that the “cool cars” regulation, which aimed to reduce the need for air conditioning by reducing the heat gain of vehicles parked in the sun ( earlier post ), will cease. The cool cars regulation was early action item under AB 32 and adopted by the Air Resources Board (ARB) in June 2009.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. The maximal charge voltage (of the legal limit of 60V) is still being defined by OEMs. Resources. Lithium-ion batteries.

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Volkswagen Group invested €11.5B (US$12.9B) in R&D in 2014; ongoing focus on electromobility and digitalization of vehicles

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It may come as a surprise for you, but I highly welcome the interest of Apple, Google and others in the automobile. Winterkorn introduced Future Tracks at the Geneva Show in 2014, saying that over the next few years, the automotive industry will face one of the greatest upheavals since the invention of the automobile. —Prof.

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