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Volkswagen to invest ~$1.2B in Zwickau plant to convert to pure e-mobility facility; MEB-based EVs

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billion) into its Zwickau, Germany plant to convert it into a pure-play e-mobility facility. The MEB will allow Volkswagen to offer electric vehicles with operating ranges from 400 to 600 kilometers (249 to 373 miles), rapid charging capabilities and major package benefits at the price of a comparable diesel car. billion (US$26.9

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Ram 1500 REV locked in for Australia: Mega electric pickup truck to deliver 800km driving range

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It’s the first time Ram has confirmed the model will come to Australia, where it will likely be converted from left- to right-hand drive by Ram Trucks Australia and Walkinshaw in Melbourne. Historically, Ram brand sales have been predominantly in North America. Not anymore,” he said. This is all about global growth.”

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Study using satellite data finds rate of urban growth much greater than previously thought

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The slope is derived from linear regression, with an uncertainty range at the 95 th confidence level. The bottom and upper bounds of the error bars indicate uncertainty ranges (95% confidence interval). The expansion rates in Asia and North America substantially exceeded those of Europe (1,883 km 2 yr –1 ).

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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There are currently 11 commercial plants at the Salton Sea field producing geothermal energy, a process in which hot fluids are pumped up from deep underground and the heat is then converted to electricity.

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ITOCHU Takes Equity Stake in THINK; Expanded Partnership for THINK EV and Drive System in Asia

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THINK’s G4 EV drive controller is a fourth-generation system, underpinning the THINK City EV with a power electronics system comprising the charger, DC-DC converter, inverter and vehicle control module. THINK says that business-to-business agreements for the controller are underway in Asia, Europe and South America.

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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

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After completing a re-assessment of energy use for a broad range of countries for the period 2013-14, EIA updated its historical data, with the largest changes occurring in China and other non-OECD countries. Smaller amounts of China’s methanol supply are imported from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and the United States.

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Opel introducing new 1.6L SIDI engine with start-stop system; 3 new engine generations over next 12 months part of major turnaround plan

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Opel is fundamentally renewing its engine range over the next 12 months with the launch of three completely new gasoline and diesel families intended to replace the core of the current portfolio. Export initiative: Opel wants to enter new markets, including Australia, North Africa, South America and the Middle East.

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