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The Volkswagen Group is aiming for global market leadership in electric mobility. “We Initially, a total of 14 models from several Volkswagen Group brands will be available with electric or hybrid drive technology by 2014. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG on the eve of the 65 th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main.
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million metric tonnes (Mt) of electronic waste was generated worldwide in 2019, up 21% in just five years, according to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2020. Other key findings from the Global E-waste Monitor 2020: Proper e-waste management can help mitigate global warming. of global greenhouse gas emissions. A record 53.6
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2014 Yaris Hybrid. Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 Europe is the world’s fastest growing hybrid market; sales increased by 34% in 2013, with the region accounting for 12% of total global hybrid sales. Click to enlarge. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter
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