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ICCT paper finds $123B benefit to Mexico from tighter heavy-duty diesel emission standards

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A new working paper by the the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) concludes that tighter heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions standards in Mexico (NOM 044 standards) would result in a net benefit to Mexico of US$123 billion (1.6

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ACEEE report recommends steps toward international alignment of heavy-duty vehicle efficiency standards

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A new report published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recommends the international harmonization of fuel efficiency and/or greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses. This report explores whether and how heavy-duty standards programs could be better aligned across regions.

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BMW Group opens >$1B plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; digitalization and new sustainability benchmarks

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The BMW Group officially opened the company’s new automotive plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico. The plant was designed from the start to allow us to respond quickly and flexibly to future model variants and production volumes. Sustainability was also a major focus from the beginning – and we are setting new standards in this area.

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Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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Carbon Engineering’s DAC-based climate solutions utilize standardized processes and proven industrial equipment. Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. Earlier post.)

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Solutions for Providing Internet Access to Rural Areas

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The IEEE Standards Association Connectivity and Telecom Practice is working on the issue, researching communities’ needs and collaborating with other organizations. The group has released a series of videotaped interviews with industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers working on challenges in Africa, India, Indonesia, and Mexico.

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Nissan Taxi Of Tomorrow debuting on eve of New York International Auto Show

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The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, the Design Trust for Public Space and Smart Design also have engaged with Nissan and the TLC in the vehicle’s design. Traction control and Vehicle Dynamic Control are standard.

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BHP offboards its petroleum business in merger with Woodside; focus on “future-facing commodities”

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The all-stock merger will create a global top 10 independent energy company by production, and will also allow BHP to focus more intently on “future-facing commodities” that are most positively leveraged towards population growth, rising living standards, electrification and decarbonization, the company said. 28% interest). Earlier post.).

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