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ASK Auto forms JV with AISIN Group to enter domestic, global car parts aftermarket – ET Auto

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With this collaboration, both the companies endeavour to expand their footprints across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for Independent Aftermarket (IAM) of passenger car products. This Joint Venture is poised to leverage ASK Automotive’s deep distribution network strength and AISIN Group Companies’ renowned product excellence.

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Satellite altimeter data study finds global ship traffic up 4x over past 20 years

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Maritime traffic on the world’s oceans has increased four-fold over the past 20 years, likely causing more water, air and noise pollution on the open seas, according to a new study quantifying global ship traffic. The new study is the first to track ship traffic on a global scale, Tournadre said.

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Exide and Leclanché launch Li-ion battery JV in India

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With seven international standard factories spread across India for producing batteries, the company offers one of the widest ranges of batteries for every conceivable application in automotive as well as industrial segments. Exide Industries is India’s largest manufacturer of lead acid storage batteries and power storage solutions provider.

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Ford 2017 trends report: disruption the status quo, “never more difficult” to find objective information

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Sheryl Connelly, Ford global trend and futuring manager, says there is no escaping the fact that disruption is now the status quo. Globally, consumers are finding more joy in less, and taking advantage of access-over-ownership service models. Sri Lanka, São Paulo and the US were devastated by floods this year.

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Study Finds Indian Ocean Sea-Level Rise Threatens Coastal Areas; Climate Change Partly Responsible

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Sea-level rise is particularly high along the coastlines of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, as well as the islands of Sri Lanka, Sumatra and Java, the authors found. The rise—which may aggravate monsoon flooding in Bangladesh and India—could have future impacts on both regional and global climate. Credit: NASA.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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