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Mexico has formed a state-run company called Litio para Mexico (LitioMx) to mine the country’s lithium. Litio para Mexico will begin operations within the next six months. Lithium for Mexico will coordinate with the Undersecretariat of Energy Planning and Transition of the Ministry of Energy.
Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. Ten years ago, only four governments 10 years ago had introduced mandatory GHG emission and/or fuel economy standards: China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) adopted by a vote of four to three greenhouse gas reduction regulations—called the most stringent in the US—that will reduce global warming pollutants through a regional cap on greenhouse gas emissions. New Mexico Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Regulation.
continued] The post News on Tesla’s New Factories in Mexico, India, & Netherlands to Build 9 Million Cars a Year appeared first on CleanTechnica. He was concerned that we were no longer focused on covering cleantech (or “clean teck” as he put it).
A research team led by The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded approximately $58 million to analyze methane hydrate deposits under the Gulf of Mexico. In the Gulf of Mexico, where the team will be sampling, there is estimated to be about 7,000 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of methane in sand-dominated reservoirs near the seafloor.
The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1 liter spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine (max. N·m electric motor generator. Earlier post.).
The State Secretary of Economy of Nuevo León assured that Tesla’s global staff reduction does not affect Giga Mexico’s construction. Secretary of Economy Iván Rivas Rodríguez told Milenio that work on Tesla Gia Mexico is still proceeding, and the company’s investment in the municipality of Santa Catarina is still on the table.
liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. Stellantis revealed its new, 3.0-liter, of torque).
liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.)
Tesla has named Teresa Gutièrrez Smith as the Country Manager for its EV offensive in Mexico as its new Gigafactory in Nuevo Leòn is moving closer to starting construction. Mexico is a region that builds EVs, but very few people in the country drive them, as most units are exported to other countries.
The project operator, Genesis Ventures of Ensenada, Baja California, has received a first Economy Ministry grant through The National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) for its first site. Algae technology company OriginOil, Inc.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico. This increased Nissan’s total capacity in Mexico to more than 850,000 vehicles annually. Mexico is already an important market for Daimler.
Elon Musk noted during Tesla’s Q3 2023 earnings call that the company would seek to get a sense of the global economy before it goes full tilt on Gigafactory Mexico. Giga Mexico was announced earlier this year on Investor Day, but the facility is yet to formally begin its construction. We are doing it at the same time.
A new factory in Silao, Mexico—part of Volkswagen’s ongoing $5-billion investment in the North American market—is producing the EA888 localized for the US market. The EA888, a global product for Volkswagen, is also produced in the EU and China.
Tesla is looking for a plant site in Mexico. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid offers seating for up to eight and fuel economy up to 34 mpg. Lucid responds to pricing pressure. And Toyota rolls out a Grand version of its Highlander Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long term. The Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service estimates that the Gulf of Mexico contains 36-41.5 To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake.
Tesla Giga Mexico’s construction is still moving forward, shared Nuevo León’s Secretary of Economy. Recently, Iván Rivas, Nuevo Leon’s Secretary of Economy, confirmed that the state maintains a good relationship with Tesla and regularly communicates with the company.
Tesla suppliers from Asia are preparing for Gigafactory Mexico in Salinas Victoria, stated the municipality’s Mayor Raúl Cantú de la Garza. Other companies are also starting to invest in Nuevo León as the Tesla Giga Mexico project hits the ground running. Meanwhile, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co.
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The report found that 56 million scrap tires remain in stockpiles, mostly in Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia and Washington, half of which—New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas and Virginia—do not have active stockpile cleanup programs.
In late December, Chrysler achieved the Fuel Economy Test for an unadjusted. billion attributable to Company sales made outside of Canada, Mexico and the United States and entered into distribution agreements in Brazil and Europe, as well as a technology-use agreement. The remaining 41.5% of Chrysler’s equity is owned by VEBA.
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Tesla Mexico posted a new job position in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León. The Texas-based company is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager for Gigafactory Mexico, hinting at continued progress for the facility. Nevertheless, Tesla’s permits for Giga Mexico have been progressing quickly.
Tesla may have postponed its plans to produce electric cars in Mexico, but Volkswagen is stepping in to fill that. continued] The post Volkswagen Will Produce Electric Cars In Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Tesla Giga Mexico is expected to be one of the company’s most ambitious electric vehicle factories. Tasked with the production of Tesla’s next-generation car, Giga Mexico is expected to achieve mass production quickly. The post Tesla Giga Mexico projected to result in job boom for Nuevo Leon appeared first on TESLARATI.
In addition, Ford announced that its global utility lineup will be the company’s first hybrids powered by EcoBoost rather than naturally aspirated engines, furthering improving performance and fuel economy. billion the company previously had planned to invest in a new plant in Mexico.
The government of Nuevo León is preparing for the nearshoring activity spike that Tesla Giga Mexico is expected to attract. Work started on the expansion of the Monterrey-Saltillio highway where Tesla Gigafactory Mexico will be situated. Preliminary work on the highway’s expansion has begun as well.
CPKC moves essential goods across a 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the US and Mexico. CPKC has deployed a second hydrogen locomotive for testing in terminal operations, a program expansion supported by funding awarded by Emissions Reduction Alberta and the Government of Canada Low Carbon Economy Fund.
BYD SHARK, BYD’s first pickup truck, makes its global debut and is officially launched in Mexico. continued] The post BYD Launches Its First Pickup Truck, BYD SHARK, In Mexico appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD SHARK will land in more countries and regions in the near future. On May 14, BYD launched.
liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. It features Volkswagen’s modified version of the Miller cycle, in which the intake valves are closed early in the induction stroke to help with fuel economy. Making 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the new engine increases in size from 1.4
Mexico-based global construction materials company CEMEX is partnering with integrated chemicals and energy company Sasol ecoFT and renewable energy company ENERTRAG to combine CO 2 with hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The consortium will source green hydrogen generated exclusively from wind and solar energy from ENERTRAG.
In recent comments, Mexico Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard noted that Tesla is poised to confirm that it has selected Mexico as the location of its new factory. Mexico is among the locations that are seemingly shortlisted by the electric vehicle maker. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is still happening, assured the Nuevo León government. The local government vowed to provide funding for Tesla’s Giga Mexico construction after Tesla executives showed some uncertainties about its plans in the country. “No, we’re definitely making the factory in Mexico.
A study by researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that increasing a vehicle’s speed from 60 to 70 mph results in an average 14% decrease in fuel economy. Earlier post.).
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $19 million for 13 projects in traditionally fossil-fuel-producing communities across the country to support production of rare earth elements and critical minerals essential to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.
The award-winning engine family is currently built at three plants: Trenton (Michigan) Engine Complex, Mack Avenue (Detroit) Engine and Saltillo (Mexico) South Engine. Low Pressure Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) assists to combine with the high-pressure system to expand the range of EGR usage and to improve fuel economy.
Paired to two new transmissions, a slick-shifting 6-speed manual or a sporty and fuel-efficient Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters, the Fit powertrain is anticipated to have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 33 mpg US city/41 highway/36 combined (7.1, l/100 km, respectively) (CVT-equipped models).
The transmission is built at a new facility in Irapuato, Mexico. The Fiesta is the second new Ford vehicle to deliver better fuel economy using an automatic transmission rather than a manual. The Fiesta is the second new Ford vehicle to deliver better fuel economy using an automatic transmission rather than a manual.
Linking with Québec is a significant advance in California’s efforts to fight climate change and steer our economy toward a clean energy future. By being among the first in North America, with California, to participate in the carbon market, our businesses will be in good shape to excel in a carbonless economy.
Joining BMW, Ford and FCA in suspension of production in the US due to COVID-19 ( earlier post ) are: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the US, through 3 April. jobs supported in the US economy for every job at GM.
German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. The move aligns Audi with other prominent car manufacturers that are increasing their presence in Mexico. It should be noted that Puebla is already home to a Volkswagen automobile plant, one of the largest in Mexico.
The engine is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission for competitive city and highway fuel economy. The original version of the Spark is already on sale in Europe, Asia, Australia, Mexico and South America. The dual-overhead cam 1. A four-speed automatic transmission will also be available.
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