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Volvo Cars Selects Site for U.S. Auto Plant
Volvo Cars has chosen South Carolina as the location for its new $500 million factory, which will have an initial annual production of around 100,000 cars.
Electrification Spurs Automotive Powertrain Semiconductor Market Growth, IHS Says
The automotive powertrain semiconductor market grew 8.3% in 2014, according to recent analysis from IHS. Increasing volumes of new vehicles and the need for fuel efficient vehicle technologies were the main drivers contributing to this growth.
Solar PV Demand Forecast to Surge in 2015
Research from IHS finds that solar installations will grow in 2015, driving a 30% increase in demand.
General Motors Plans $5.4 billion U.S. Automotive Investment
General Motors (GM) says it will bolster its production capabilities and product quality over the next three years by investing $5.4 billion at its U.S. manufacturing and assembly plants.
U.S. and Canada Announce New Rules for Rail Tank Cars
U.S. and Canadian regulators announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail.
Construction Costs Fall as Iron Ore Price Softens
Construction costs fell again in April, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG).
Volatile but Profitable Market Exists for European Chemical Producers, IHS Says
Crude oil price swings in recent months, combined with a devalued euro, have created a volatile but profitable marketplace for European petrochemical producers, according to analysis from IHS.
NREL Report Offers Guidelines for PV Manufacturer Quality Assurance
The U.S. Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released an updated proposal to toughen standards and ensure reliability of photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Global Semiconductors Posted Strong, Broad-based Growth in 2014, IHS Says
Global semiconductor revenues experienced 9.2% growth in 2014, coming in just below expectations of 9.4%, according to IHS Technology's market overview.
U.S. to Emerge as Largest Exporter of Light Naphtha by 2020, Key to Gasoline and Chemicals Production, IHS Says
Global production of light naphtha, an essential steam-cracker feedstock for the production of gasoline and numerous chemicals, is increasing and could create a global surplus that exceeds market demand by as much as 14 million metric tons (MMT) by 2020.
Grant Awarded to Examine Advanced Manufacturing in Construction Supply Chain
BRE is part of consortium awarded a £22m grant from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) to look at advanced manufacturing in the construction supply chain.
Toyota Plans New Manufacturing Plants in Mexico and China
Toyota Motor Corp. says it will build new factories in Mexico and China, ending a self-imposed expansion freeze.
EPA Says Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Down 9% Since 2005
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 20th Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, showing a 2% increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 from 2012 levels, but a 9% drop in emissions since 2005.
China to Finance Bulk of $2 billion Iran-Pakistan Pipeline
China will reportedly finance a $2bn, 1682km natural gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan.
IBM Launches Internet of Things Business Unit, Plans $3 Billion Investment
IBM plans to set up an Internet of Things (IoT) business unit and build a cloud-based open platform to help clients and partners build IoT solutions.
2015 a "Breakthrough Year" for Wireless Power Industry, IHS Says
Global revenues for wireless power receivers and transmitters will grow to more than $1.7 billion this year, reports IHS.
Small Business Employment Growth Strong in Q1, Says Jobs Index
Small business employment growth strong in the first quarter of 2015 according to the Paychex | IHS Small Business JobsIndex.
Saudi Arabia's Role Is Changing in Global Energy Markets, Baker Institute Says
Saudi Arabia's role in global energy markets is changing as it reshapes itself as a supplier of refined petroleum products, moving beyond its traditional role as a crude oil exporter.
China Leads Global Linear and Torque Motors Market, IHS Says
According to "The World Market for Linear and Torque Motors," a new report from IHS Technology, China leads the global linear and torque motors market, due to continuing growth in the electronics, electronic assembly, semiconductor, machine tools and flat-panel display industries. The torque and
U.S. Regulators Order Valve Replacements on 6,000 Rail Tank Cars
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is ordering the owners of an estimated 6,000 tank cars to replace unapproved valves that have resulted in oil leaks from trains hauling crude.