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Toyota Joint-venture engine plant in China begins production of advanced four-cylinder engines

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The AR is an advanced engine that offers improved fuel efficiency despite its larger displacement, along with higher maximum output, cleaner emissions, and lower noise output. liter hybrid, with the 2.5-liter liter hybrid) production; total capacity will remain the same, at 500,000 units per year. liter, a 2.7-liter

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Carnival Cruise Line signs agreement with Shell to fuel North America’s first LNG-powered cruise ships

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Under this framework agreement, Shell will supply Carnival Cruise Line with fuel for its two new LNG-powered ships expected to launch in 2020 and 2022 and to be homeported in North America. AIDAprima is the first cruise ship in the world to use LNG while in port, leading to a major reduction in emissions.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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In reviewing its efforts to date in reducing CO 2 emissions, Nissan said that AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), its joint venture with NEC Corporation and NEC TOKIN Corporation, aims to be a leader in battery technology. An automatic transmission-equipped (AT) model will be added in the Japan market in spring 2010.

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