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Geely exports more than 100,000 vehicles in 2012; 164% year-on-year growth

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The Emgrand range of vehicles, which includes the EC7-RV hatchback, EC7 Compact Sedan and EC8 mid-size sedan, proved to be popular models in key markets with export sales breaching 40,000 units over the course of 2012 and accounting for 40% of total export sales.

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Global Fuel Economy Initiative launches second 3-year campaign; ICCT joins partnership

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to have 20 countries in various stages of implementation by 2015 by which time the tool will be self-implementing and ready for global rollout. To identify the 2010 average fuel economy level globally—which will aid in monitoring fuel economy progress—by end 2012.

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UN: world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and could peak at nearly 11 billion around 2100

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The 2019 revision also presents population projections from the present until 2100, depicting a range of possible or plausible outcomes at the global, regional and country levels. Around 2027, India is projected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country.

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Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem

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The Max was grounded in early 2019 after two crashes killed a total of 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have started looking into the case and are expected to examine a wide range of factors.

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Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions

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The board said it would look into a wide range of possible factors including F.A.A. The Max was grounded in early 2019 after two crashes killed a total of 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia. oversight, Boeing’s manufacturing process and installation or maintenance work done on the plane.

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