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Study suggests future climate changes to worsen air quality for >85% of China’s population; ~20k+ additional deaths each year

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A study by a team of researchers from China, the US and Germany suggests that future climate change may worsen air quality for more than 85% of China’s population, leading to an additional 20,000 deaths each year. are shown from current (2006 to 2010) to future (2046 to 2050) years. RCP 4.5). (The —Hong et al.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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The original Ford Taurus first appeared as a 1986 model , going through three generations and nearly 10 million sales (counting the Mercury Sable ) before getting the axe in October of 2006. The 206xxx sequence number in the VIN indicates very late production, though, meaning this car likely was built in October of 2006.

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BMW investing €400M in new vehicle assembly at Munich plant as part of shift to electromobility; engine production being concentrated at Steyr and Hams Hall

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The future assembly and its production processes will be designed for a new cluster architecture geared towards electric drive trains. It will ramp up for the first time at our future plant in Debrecen, Hungary, before being rolled out across our global production network in stages. Sustainability in production.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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The current model of the Sprinter has been on the market since 2006. Electrification: eSprinter to follow in 2019. The eVito will be followed by the eSprinter in 2019. New Sprinter embodies the adVANce future initiative. The new Sprinter embodies the adVANce future initiative of Mercedes-Benz Vans. million times.

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Germany’s BMVI awarding €23.5M to hydrogen mobility projects

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Hydrogen, fuel cells and electricity move the future. The funding is part of the National Innovation Program Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP), with which the Federal Government has been investing in research and development since 2006. Current status of hydrogen filling stations in Germany (October 2019): 75 in operation.

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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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With its electrification strategy, the car and truck manufacturer has set itself on the path to becoming a future climate-neutral mobility provider. As a globally recognized initiative, IRMA has pioneered the implementation of best practice social and environmental standards in the mining sector since 2006.

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New Audi CEO setting up Artemis project for accelerated development of vehicles; highly efficient EV

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Duesmann and his Volkswagen Group colleagues also expect the Artemis project to provide a blueprint for the future agile development of cars throughout the Volkswagen Group. Under his leadership, the first Formula 1 engine with a speed range of up to 20,000 rpm was created in 2006. BUZZ at VW Commercial Vehicles.

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