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Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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For this reason, Bosch and Weichai aim to steadily refine this technology with an eye to protecting the climate and environment. Over the 17 years since, both companies have pooled their strengths and expertise in multiple endeavors, one of which was supplying the Chinese market with diesel engines. liters displacement.

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BMW introducing new 1 Series Sedan; exclusively for the Chinese market

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The BMW 1 Series Sedan is tailored and aligned to the needs of Chinese customers, solely produced and specifically sold in China. The development and testing of the new car took place in BMW headquarters with the involvement of Chinese engineers.

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CritMET team examines distribution of germanium and gallium in deep-sea crusts

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In 2020, 66% of global germanium production came from China; for gallium, Chinese market dominance is even greater at 97%. Germanium and gallium both are important raw materials for the semiconductor industry, for fiber optic cables and for photovoltaics. One way to secure the global supply of critical raw materials could be deep-sea mining.

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GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

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As ICE technology is predicted to be slowly fading away, there has been a boom around H 2 ICE in China to combat pollution and climate change. Such developments are happening at par with hydrogen production, charging infrastructure, and hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles (FCEVs) to scale up to the requirements of a greener environment.

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it . Read further to know more about the climate impact of lithium-ion batteries. . Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries. They still cause an impact on climate by the manufacturing of the car and not least the battery. Lithium-ion battery production.

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Air Liquide and Houpu form JV to develop hydrogen station infrastructure in China

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This collaboration will combine Air Liquide’s global technological expertise in clean hydrogen mobility solutions with Houpu’s leadership in the production and construction of natural gas refilling stations on the Chinese market. Houpu is a Chinese listed company that provides clean energy refueling equipment and related services.

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PATAC opens climate wind tunnel in Shanghai; equipped to test New Energy Vehicles

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The first climate wind tunnel operated by a Chinese joint venture automotive partner opened at the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), GM’s automotive engineering and design joint venture with SAIC in Shanghai. The facility will support the development of conventional and new energy vehicles by PATAC and Shanghai GM.

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