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We are proud to be able to announce the launch of this state-of-the-art plant in Johannesburg,” said Steve Harrison, Head of Specialty Gases and Specialty Equipment, Linde. “Africa is an important growth market for our HiQ® specialty gases business and getting our production and supply capabilities nearer to our customers is critical to achieving this growth.

Bosch currently operates three manufacturing facilities in the Erfurt/Arnstadt area applying both crystalline and thin film silicon technologies. When fully-ramped the crystalline facilities alone will have an overall capacity of 630 MWp (megawatt peak) – putting the Erfurt/Arnstadt area firmly on the map as a strong European ‘solar cluster’.

Honda today began operation of a next generation solar hydrogen station prototype at the Los Angeles Center of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., intended for ultimate use as a home refueling appliance capable of an overnight refill of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Hitachi Consulting will use SAP Carbon Impact to establish and report on its carbon emissions inventory, plan and manage strategic carbon reduction initiatives, and analyze and communicate results.

Reddy Ice Holdings, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is the largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in the United States. One of the company's products is the Ice Factory, a stand-alone machine that dispenses packaged ice.

Ford Motor Company has already set a record for annual hybrid sales of 31,000 hybrids through November, eclipsing the previous high in 2007. Ford hybrid sales are up 67 percent this year while overall industry hybrid sales were down 11 percent through November

The Ford Taurus SHO America's smartest full-size sedan has been named '2010 Urban Car of the Year' by On Wheels Media and an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists.

The handover of the first smart fortwo electric drives to customers together with the official launch of the RWE electricity charging infrastructure introduces the next stage of electric mobility: As of today clean, intelligent and customer-friendly electric mobility is enabled by "e-mobility Berlin".

World leaders in Copenhagen have taken a first and useful step to slow the course of climate change – a threat that is already affecting people, ecosystems and biodiversity in many parts of the world. A global, legally-binding climate change treaty must be the next step.

Media, government officials, the global auto industry and the public will see fresh exhibits highlighting "green" technology at the 2010 NAIAS.

Ford Motor Company records the largest increase in fuel economy gains and CO2 emission reductions over the past five years, according to Environmental Protection Agency

SEAT is celebrating its biggest fleet deal with news that it is to supply 500 new Leon Ecomotives to British Gas.

With the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Copenhagen – attended by national and civic leaders from all over the world - Philips believes that the opportunity exists for a robust and comprehensive follow-up agreement to the Kyoto Treaty, with existing technology solutions offering an achievable path to reducing harmful emissions.

Siemens Energy, Inc. and Materials Processing Corporation (MPC) today announce a partnership to provide a secure, green recycling solution to the electric utility industry. The service will help utilities dispose of end-of-life electronic components in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

A diesel-powered MINI has set a New Zealand fuel economy record, driving from the tip to the toe of the country using less than two tanks of fuel.

Today, at a press conference for the ‘Bright Green’ Event at the COP 15 in Copenhagen, Peugeot confirmed its commitment to provide future sustainable mobility and its actions to reduce the environmental footprint of its automobiles.

Ford has won two BBC Top Gear awards that recognise the company’s prowess at extreme ends of the auto industry spectrum.

The Schaeffler Group will present the CO2ncept-10% vehicle at the ATZ/MTZ Congress focusing on "Friction Reduction in the Powertrain" to be held on December 9-10 in Esslingen.

The Volvo Car Corporation is one of the sponsors of limousines and other cars for the COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen from December 7 to 18, 2009.

Toyota announced significant environmental accomplishments over the last year in its ninth annual North America Environmental Report released today. The report is an update on progress toward the goals and targets in the company’s 2011 Environmental Action Plan.