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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% SUVs now represent nearly 40% of the global LDV market.

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BASF and Eramet to assess development of nickel-cobalt refining complex in Weda Bay to support EV battery production

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BASF and global mining and metallurgy group Eramet will jointly assess the development of a state-of-the-art nickel and cobalt hydrometallurgical refining complex. The HPAL would be located in Weda Bay, Indonesia, while the location of the BMR will be determined during the feasibility study. Weda Bay background. a Canadian company.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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In total, the International Energy Association reports , 6.6 Needless to say, EV sales are increasing globally. In fact, China accounted for half of the worldwide growth of EV sales in 2021, and IEA writes that more EVs were purchased there in 2021 than in the entire rest of the world throughout 2020.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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Ricardo’s Rising-15 automotive markets include: Argentina; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Peru; the Philippines; South Africa; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; and Vietnam. Nissan introducing new Datsun in Indonesia. —Andreas Schlosser, Ricardo Strategic Consulting managing director for Central Europe.

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Volvo Trucks enters LNG truck segment in India, fuel technology ‘first step’ towards its 2040 carbon neutrality target – ET Auto

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Volvo LNG Truck New Delhi: India’s stature as one of the leading global economies, and as a growing engineering hub are good enough reasons to attract more interest from a global truck major like Volvo Trucks. India is already a key part of the global operations. With localisation, its affordability would improve.“it’s

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Neste-led project verified 50% methane emission reduction at palm oil mills using belt filter press

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The project took place in palm oil mills in Indonesia and Malaysia, and was conducted in collaboration with a palm oil company KLK, a Dutch sustainable trade organization IDH, and an international certification system ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). million tons annually. —Annamari Enström.

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ADB draft report says 3B Asians could become affluent by 2050; significant challenges

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The draft report says that as the global economy’s center of gravity shifts toward Asia, the region could account for about half of global output in 2050, up from the current 27%, as well as half of global trade and investment. If these events occur, Asia would account for only 32%, or $61 trillion, of global GDP in 2050.

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