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China Yuchai enters into joint venture to expand heavy-duty diesel and gas engine production in China

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Bei Ben), and Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group Co., Yiji Group), to form a new joint venture company to be located in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. GYMCL’s service network and the repair and maintenance centers of Bei Ben will provide after-sales service for all engines sold by the JV Company.

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MEG expanding heavy-duty electric truck efforts; succsessful testing of mine vehicle

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After in-depth conversation and research, conducted by MEG and our partners, with two of China’s leading mining provinces, Inner Mongolia and Yunnan, we have determined that they have a combined sales target for heavy trucks and the required batteries of approximately US$14 billion (RMB100 Billion) over the next three years.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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Arizona State University students created a solar-powered air filtration system for nomadic people in Mongolia. “By A team of students from the University of Florida , in Gainesville, designed a computer mouse for those whose hands or arms have an abnormality, so they could more easily play games.

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GE Transportation Unveils New Evolution Series Locomotive; 17% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, 70% Reduction in Emissions

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Older, DC heavy-haul locomotives currently require frequent and expensive maintenance to keep them running, which translates to significant time off the tracks instead of hauling freight. Evolution Series Locomotives currently are operating in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Mongolia, Australia, Kazakhstan and Egypt.

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GE’s Evolution Series Locomotive Delivers 6% Fuel Advantage Over Competitor

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Older, DC heavy-haul locomotives currently require frequent and expensive maintenance to keep them running, which translates to significant time off the tracks instead of hauling freight. In addition, this latest Evolution locomotive has a higher top speed than traditional DC-powered locomotives. Greater reliability.

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