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AUGUST 16, 2012

US-based Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems announced the execution of definitive agreements with China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation, which follows the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) that A123 signed with Wanxiang on 8 August 2012. Earlier post.) — David Vieau, CEO of A123.

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MAY 19, 2014

the component group of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), have signed a definitive agreement to form a global automotive interiors joint venture. The new company will be headquartered in Shanghai with global engineering, development and customer centers in the United States, Europe, China, Japan and India.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For the first time, the IHS Markit base case scenario for refined products expects total global demand in 2050 to be lower than 2019 levels. Under the new IHS Markit Inflections base case scenario, global refined product demand is expected to peak in 2036. This shift is already being reflected in supply-side investment.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines their intent to establish a joint venture through which they plan to engage in the joint development and sales of high value-added battery electric vehicles (EVs) and commercialize them in conjunction with providing mobility services.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

SMK Electronics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of OEM components, remote controls and consumer electronics accessories, is introducing the automotive industry’s first 1 Megapixel HD camera for automobile vision systems at this year’s International 2013 CES. —Paul Evans, President SMK Electronics Corporation.

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JUNE 18, 2022

a developer of high-performance functional materials and nanocomposites, signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and intellectual property, including 67 issued and 22 pending patents, of Optodot Corporation for an aggregate of $48.5 Meta Materials Inc., million, comprising $3.5

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

Ford Motor Company confirmed that all substantive commercial terms relating to the potential sale of Volvo Car Corporation have been settled between Ford and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. More details will be made available once the expected definitive sale agreement is signed in the first quarter of 2010.

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JUNE 9, 2021

a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited, and Hino Motors, Ltd. AMP is a connected crowdsourced software platform that supports the creation, development and distribution of high definition (HD) maps—a key enabler for smart and safe automated mobility. Woven Alpha, Inc.,

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JANUARY 2, 2022

Eve UAM, the urban air mobility (UAM) business created by Embraer and established as an independent company in October 2020, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Zanite Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company focused on the aviation sector.

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JUNE 2, 2017

have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (BCA) to come together under a new holding company through an all-stock merger-of-equals transaction. The proposed merger brings together two leading companies in the global industrial gas industry, leveraging the proven strengths of each. Linde AG and Praxair, Inc.

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MARCH 28, 2010

Ford Motor Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. We are committed to expanding the output and global reach of Volvo, while maintaining the existing manufacturing footprint and sales network of the company.

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

Subaru Corporation unveiled the Subaru Levorg Prototype at the 46 th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. The Levorg also moves to the Subaru Global Platform with full inner frame construction. High-Definition map and vehicle locator. The concept for the second-generation of the Levorg features a newly developed 1.8L

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

While there can be no assurance that a final offtake agreement with Panasonic Energy will be completed, NMG and Panasonic Energy will work together in the upcoming months to establish a definitive offtake agreement.

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MARCH 15, 2021

Kia Corporation revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere later this month. One of the most striking elements of the new interior is a seamless high-tech curved high-definition audio visual and navigation (AVN) screen.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

The partnership with Lightning eMotors was formed after ABC Companies conducted a global search for a powertrain provider with the scope, scale, experience, and expertise to provide zero-emission vehicles and offer charging solutions for large corporate and municipal customers. Last month, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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APRIL 30, 2021

Various global corporations have already committed to invest more than $5 billion to produce green hydrogen in NEOM in the world’s largest hydrogen production plant. A green hydrogen ecosystem will play a role both for the export of renewable energy and for net-zero carbon technologies for power and transportation in NEOM.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2018

The proposed JV, which remains subject to negotiation of definitive documents, would combine Albemarle’s lithium production and marketing expertise with Mineral Resources Limited’s (MRL) leading regional presence and mining capabilities.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

VAC is a leading global producer of advanced magnetic materials and the largest producer of permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere with nearly 100 years of experience. VAC’s deep magnetic materials knowledge and extensive e-mobility technology expertise, in partnership with GM, will enable a cleaner global future for our communities.

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AUGUST 22, 2009

Anger, frustration, greed, lack of trust are a few of the many sentiments expressed by consumers and future car buyers globally, according to a recent “Tipping Point” study by Synovate Motoresearch, the automotive division of global market research company Synovate.

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JULY 15, 2021

a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, has acquired CARMERA, Inc., AMP is a connected crowdsourced software platform that supports the creation, development and distribution of high definition (HD) maps—a key enabler for smart and safe automated mobility. Woven Planet Holdings, Inc.,

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JULY 22, 2019

Last week, the global The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened and Endangered Species—recognized worldwide as the definitive conservation authority—included the scaly-foot snail, as the first species listed as endangered from deep sea mining.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, signed a definitive agreement for Renesas to acquire Intersil for US$22.50 billion by 2020.

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MARCH 27, 2023

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has now opened 19 EV fast-charging stations in three states, namely, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu, per the company’s latest announcement. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) launches 19 EV fast charging stations What is in the store for us? That’s great news!

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AUGUST 6, 2021

If we can do things to improve the environment, we definitely want to do them.” Our biggest initiative was installing solar panels on multiple buildings, with all the power generated feeding into our corporate office and warehouse.” says John Jamison, Vice President of Retail Operations at Jelly Belly.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

The ability to collaborate with a global leader in lithium-ion cell production is key to our go-to-market strategy and meeting anticipated demand. The PIPE is anchored by investors Koch Strategy Platforms, Riverstone Energy Limited, Neuberger Berman funds and Van Eck Associates Corporation.

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JANUARY 24, 2014

a global aluminum products company formerly known as Alcan Engineered Products and headquartered in Amsterdam, and UACJ Corporation ( UACJ ), a Japan-based global aluminum manufacturer, are joining forces with a view to supply and market aluminum Body-in-White sheet to the North American automotive industry. Constellium N.V,

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JUNE 19, 2013

Mascoma’s first bioengineered yeast product, TransFerm, has been commercially available for a little more than a year and previously received a new feed ingredient definition from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) following favorable review from the FDA.

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MARCH 5, 2021

The estimated resource on the seafloor in the exploration contract areas held by the company’s subsidiaries is sufficient for 280 million EVs—a quarter of the global passenger car fleet. DeepGreen Metals Inc., Seafloor polymetallic nodule. The nodules are unattached to the seafloor; i.e., there is no need for drilling and blasting.

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MARCH 10, 2020

TRI-AD), Toyota’s automated driving software development company, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrating high definition (HD) map-building for surface roads with a relative accuracy of less than 50 centimeters—a good level that is required for automated driving—using two techniques.

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JULY 27, 2018

the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aleris Corporation, a global supplier of aerospace and automotive rolled aluminum products, for approximately $2.6 Novelis Inc., billion including the assumption of debt.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The Parker Project has used a fleet of four vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe and Nissan to demonstrate that vehicles from different car brands can contribute to supporting the electricity grid with vehicle to grid (V2G) services. —Vincent Cobee, Corporate Vice President at the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

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JULY 28, 2016

Sony Corporation, the company that in 1991 commercialized the world’s first lithium-ion battery, and Murata Manufacturing have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding that confirms their intent to negotiate the transfer of the Sony Group’s battery business to the Murata Group. Sony has operated its battery business since 1975.

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MARCH 2, 2022

Neste Corporation has signed definitive agreements for the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture with US-based Marathon Petroleum (Marathon). million tons by the end of 2023 and we will be the only global provider of renewable products with a production footprint in North America, Asia and Europe.

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MARCH 7, 2016

The framework of Ethisphere’s proprietary rating system, the corporate Ethics Quotient (EQTM), consists of a series of multiple-choice questions that capture a company’s performance. Engine manufacturer Cummins, Inc. and Tier 1 supplier Delphi Automotive also made the 2016 list. Being honored for the seventh time is no small achievement.

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Hertz would acquire Dollar Thrifty for $87.50 per share in cash in a transaction valued at a corporate enterprise value of approximately $2.3 billion across approximately 10,000 locations globally. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

HERE Technologies and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) intend to link their advanced location technologies for autonomous vehicles into a powerful integrated service offering for automakers. They will also evaluate how information from vehicle sensors gathered by MELCO can be utilized for high-definition map updates.

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has been conducting expressway-based field testing of its xAUTO vehicle and related autonomous-driving technologies for self-sensing and network-based driving since May 2016. The xAUTO will be exhibited during 45 th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 later this month.

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