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Plug Power, Olin JV to produce green hydrogen in 15 ton per day plant in Louisiana

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a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, intend to create a joint venture (JV) to produce and market green hydrogen to support growing fuel cell demand in the global hydrogen economy. This JV is a key step for Olin as we seek to recognize the full potential of Olin’s untapped hydrogen supply capabilities across North America.

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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system. Data was collected with the stock ignition system with a representative ignition strategy, followed by comparison to a drop-in replacement with the TPS nanosecond pulsed power ignition system (coil and plug). >2),

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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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. In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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In the study, the Ford team derived regional CO 2 targets for new LDVs while still providing an integrated view of the global LDV fleet—a perspective critical to the planning needs for global automotive firms. They assumed that all sectors of the economy follow the same proportional reduction.

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Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

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Ford unveiled the North American 2011 Ford Fiesta at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla.

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QOTD: Do You Actually Care About Chinese Imports?

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This was interesting because the article dealt exclusively with updates to the vehicle, which is technically still a product of North America. Ford has struggled by comparison. In this case, it’s a good use of resources,” said Stephanie Brinley, associate director of research at S&P Global Mobility. But Ford Motor Co.

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Audi puts steel back in the new A8

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Usibor is our key product in hot stamping and has been a major commercial and technical success in the global automotive industry. —Brian Aranha, executive vice president, global automotive, ArcelorMittal. —Brad Davey, chief marketing officer, NAFTA and global automotive for ArcelorMittal.

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