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Global automotive industry sales rose 5.6% Declines in Japan, Russia and Brazil were offset by strong results in China and Europe, said Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst. Global demand for SUVs continued, with significant sales increases in the segment across South East Asia, Europe and China. in 2016 to 84.24

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 And unlike previous recessions, we’re not just dealing with people’s fears or purchase delays. million units.

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Rio Tinto will also purchase and on-sell a part of the surplus low carbon hot briquetted iron (HBI) produced by H2 Green Steel during the ramp-up of its steelmaking capacity. The production of steel, a key material for infrastructure and net-zero energy transition, currently contributes around 8% of global carbon emissions.

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Bosch, a leading supplier of technology for diesel engines, recently provided an overview of trends it sees in the diesel engine marketplace globally. Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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Needless to say, EV sales are increasing globally. In fact, China accounted for half of the worldwide growth of EV sales in 2021, and IEA writes that more EVs were purchased there in 2021 than in the entire rest of the world throughout 2020. In countries like Brazil, India and Indonesia, the IEA report says fewer than 0.5%

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General Motors and SAIC Motor are enhancing their partnership through an agreement jointly to develop the core architecture and engine of a new vehicle family targeting global growth markets. —Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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JULY 6, 2012

The global market for light-duty (LD) natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—including passenger cars, light-duty trucks and commercial vehicles—will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% The global market for LD NGVs varies significantly depending on the region and country. between 2012 and 2019, reaching 3.2

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and Bunge Global Innovation LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of agribusiness and food company Bunge Limited, along with other Bunge subsidiaries have signed definitive agreements forming a joint venture to build, own and operate a commercial-scale renewable tailored oils production facility adjacent to Bunge’s Moema sugarcane mill in Brazil.

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With BYD having previously voiced its global aspirations, setting up shop in El Águila Real seems like an obvious play. BYD has likewise set aside the equivalent of $600 million USD to build a new factory in Brazil to better tackle South America. From Nikkei : The global electric vehicle market slowed last year, and former U.S.

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There is a clear global challenge around the economics of recycling plastic. Additionally, due to the increased transparency reciChain brings, the platform can provide better assurance to brand owners of the validity of the certificates they purchase from recyclers and converters. billion worth of plastic materials each year by 2030.

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Battery electric cars accounted for 70% of the electric car stock in 2023, states the IEA annual report of the EV global parc. While sales of electric cars are increasing globally, they remain significantly concentrated in just a few major markets. Electric car sales in 2023 were 3.5

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Sustainable extraction of raw materials and conscious use of resources play a key role for our in-house component production and our global supplier network. The conditions under which the raw material bauxite is extracted by open cast mining and processed in countries like Australia, Brazil and Guinea are also important to the company.

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These guilty pleas are part of coordinated resolutions with criminal and civil authorities in the US, UK, and Brazil. For example, in Nigeria, Glencore and Glencore’s UK subsidiaries entered into multiple agreements to purchase crude oil and refined petroleum products from Nigeria’s state-owned and state-controlled oil company.

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—“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. It seems that a lack of infrastructure, high purchase prices and limited driving range are deterring consumers from embracing e-vehicles on a large scale. —“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Anger, frustration, greed, lack of trust are a few of the many sentiments expressed by consumers and future car buyers globally, according to a recent “Tipping Point” study by Synovate Motoresearch, the automotive division of global market research company Synovate.

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—Daniele Schillaci, Nissan’s executive vice president for global marketing and sales, zero-emission vehicles and the battery business and chairman of the Management Committee for Japan/Asia & Oceania. Every step of the car-buying process will be increasingly digitalized, from initial purchase consideration to aftersales.

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MAY 21, 2020

California’s largest owners and operators of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) are in negotiation to purchase the plant’s output to supply current and future HRS to be built in the state over the next ten years. Waste is a global problem, clogging waterways, contaminating oceans, packing landfills and polluting skies.

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk analysts believe the global economy will weather the current European sovereign debt crisis and consumers will return to showrooms around the world in 2012. Polk forecast, millions of units. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2011

If anyone doubts the potential of these fuels, consider Brazil. Already, more than half—half—of Brazil’s vehicles can run on biofuels. Another substitute for oil that holds tremendous promise is renewable biofuels—not just ethanol, but biofuels made from things like switchgrass, wood chips, and biomass.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

Although Gen Y buyers are not yet very active in the new car market, global market research firm GfK suggests their preferences will be critical for the future of the connected car industry. —Frank Härtl, Global Lead for Automotive at GfK. appeal most to certain age groups. This contrasts to just 19% of those aged 35 and over.

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This move is in line with the company’s clear strategic policy of ensuring globally-balanced growth. The BMW Group has maintained good relations with Mexican suppliers for many years and purchased products worth $1.6 In parallel, the BMW Group is currently building a plant in the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil.

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The Chinese EV automaker is quickly becoming a globally recognized name, recently garnering some serious clout after usurping long-time leader Tesla as the global EV leader by volume. The MoU follows a partnership already signed between both parties to bring BYD lease options to Brazil. Here we are, talking about BYD yet again.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

After retiring from this position in March 2008, Hachigo became General Manager of Purchasing Division No.2 2 of Purchasing Operations, Honda Motor, in April and became Operating Officer of Honda Motor in June of the same year. In April 2006, Hachigo became Operating Officer of Honda R&D Co.,

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SC Group will play an integral role in the project by coordinating discussions with OEMs using the integrated trading company’s global network. US FuelCell was established in 2013 after US Hybrid purchased the UTC Power PEM fuel cell Transportation division along with the global PEM IP license.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

A study by Ricardo Strategic Consulting has concluded that while sluggish automotive demand in Europe, Japan and North America will be balanced by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) markets through 2020, thereafter the ‘Rising-15’ nations become the engine for profitable growth—assuming political stability. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 1, 2009

The 30% of people globally who would still choose their dream car, green-be-damned, comprised of 35% men and 27% women. The new car purchase intenders were topped by India at 38% and Egypt at 24%. 9% of people globally, including 5% of Americans, said they would be riding bikes or walking more often. Scott Miller.

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While BYD is targeting Germany, which has been among the global leaders in its transition to EVs, the country is expected to see a 14% drop in EV sales this year. Electrek reported yesterday that BYD had just signed a preliminary land purchase deal for its EV plant in Hungary. It is also building plants in Brazil and Thailand.

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Purchasing, engineering and manufacturing were the main contributors. Renault and Nissan, which together sell one in 10 cars globally, converged four key functions in 2014: Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Human Resources. Renault-Nissan Alliance generated €4.3 billion (US$4.8

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Generation Z, which follows the Millennials, is the first truly global generation, born into an on-demand, technology-driven culture. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager. 37% of US adults ages 18 to 25 in 2013 said they chose to rent a product rather than purchase it.

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Faraday Future is a California-based company comprising a global team of more than 400 automotive and technology experts. Dag Reckhorn, Vice President of Global Manufacturing – Former Director of Manufacturing, Tesla Model S. Tom Wessner, Vice President of Supply Chain - Former Director of Purchasing, Tesla Motors.

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The results of our study make a strong case for including the BRIMCS governments in any global discussion around energy technology innovation and cooperation. “ Governmental Energy Innovation Investments, Policies and Institutions in the Major Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico, China, and South Africa.

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The global lithium industry is so interwoven with Chinese capital now that it’s going to be impossible to unpick. and two other Chinese chemicals companies guarantee they’ll be able to purchase almost every ton of material it produces for the next few years, dependent only on the pace of its expansion plans. Take Albemarle Corp.,

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AUGUST 20, 2012

Pike Research forecasts that the global market for all electric-drive buses—including hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell buses—grow steadily over the next. The Latin American market will be driven largely by uptake in Brazil, but other countries will also spur adoption, notably Uruguay which recently indicated it.

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of global and 17% of European reserves. The US tops the list of the richest oil shale reserves, accounting for more than 60% globally, with the most concentrated deposits located in the Green River Formation that lies in western Colorado, eastern Utah and southern Wyoming.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings expects the financial profiles of US automakers and parts suppliers to remain resilient in a downside scenario characterized by sluggish global economic growth and weaker-than-expected North American light-duty vehicle demand. Continued global. to be seen throughout the US auto sector.

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Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil. In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol.

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