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Researchers develop microwave-driven, energy-efficient process for magnesium production

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Mtons in 2012; the Chinese produce their magnesium in batch using the Pidgeon process. The hot reaction zone is either gas-fired, coal-fired, or electrically heated in a furnace; the condensing section is water-cooled. The cost of producing Chinese-Pidgeon magnesium is $2.50/kg. Yuji Wada, Satoshi Fujii, Eiichi Suzuki, Masato M.

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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The authors note that other leading manufacturers including Porsche, KIA or Chinese manufacturers are still not producing sufficient sustainability performance data.). Hyundai, Honda and—to a certain extent—Nissan and Suzuki, generally create positive Sustainable Value as well. Click to enlarge.

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India: Sales of Electric Cars - March 2023

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Noteworthy is the entry of the Chinese electric car behemoth, BYD - 281 units were registered last month. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD Don't expect any electric car from Maruti anytime soon. They will religiously do whatever Suzuki tells them to do. For MG Motors, 11 % of their passenger car sales is already fully electric.

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India: Sales of Electric Cars - December 2022

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Noteworthy is the entry of the Chinese electric car behemoth, BYD - 50 units were registered last month. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD Don't expect any electric car from Maruti anytime soon. They will religiously do whatever Suzuki tells them to do. For Tata Motors, 8.7% HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA LTD Hyundai is a big name in India.

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India: Sales of Electric Cars - April 2023

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Noteworthy is the entry of the Chinese electric car behemoth, BYD - 157 units were registered last month. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD Don't expect any electric car from Maruti anytime soon. They will religiously do whatever Suzuki tells them to do. For MG Motors, 23.5 % of their passenger car sales is already fully electric.

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India: Sales of Electric Cars - February 2023

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Noteworthy is the entry of the Chinese electric car behemoth, BYD - 231 units were registered last month. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD Don't expect any electric car from Maruti anytime soon. They will religiously do whatever Suzuki tells them to do. For MG Motors, 10.6 % of their passenger car sales is already fully electric.

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India: Sales of Electric Cars - October 2022

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Noteworthy is the entry of the Chinese electric car behemoth, BYD - 33 units were registered last month. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD Don't expect any electric car from Maruti anytime soon. They will religiously do whatever Suzuki tells them to do. For MG Motors, 18% of their passenger car sales is already fully electric.

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