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These Companies Are America's Hungriest Wind and Solar Power Users

Major U.S. corporations such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc and General Motors Co have become some of America's biggest buyers of renewable energy, driving growth in an industry seen as key to helping the United States cut carbon emissions.

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Ford Explores Bamboo Fiber for Lighter Materials, Stronger Supply Chain

Ford Motor Co. is the second major automaker in recent weeks to make the news for focusing on sustainably sourced materials for use in manufacturing.

UK Car Industry Says No Brexit Deal Would Cause Permanent Damage

Britain's thriving car industry could be permanently damaged and its supply chains crippled if the country falls out of the European Union without an interim deal, senior executives warned last week.

Race Is on to Mine Metal Powering Electric Vehicles

The race is on to supply more of the cobalt needed for batteries in the fast-growing market for electric vehicles - and that means fresh competition for the big players Glencore Plc and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Investors Should Keep Cautious Eye on Growth Opportunities in South Africa

Sometimes there's nowhere to go but up. But the climb back to economic health isn't necessarily easy, as South Africa, once the continent's top economy, is finding out.

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Opinion: Auto Suppliers Must Learn to Drive Change or Watch Industry Pass Them By

First, Tesla surpassed General Motors and Ford Motor Co. in market cap. Then Ford announced cutting 10 percent of its salaried workers before firing CEO Mark Fields.

When Currencies Fall, Export Growth Is Supposed to Follow - Until Now

For decades, economics textbooks argued that suddenly weaker currencies are a boon to growth, because they make a country's exports more competitive or profitable on the global stage, which in turn boosts domestic production and employment. What if that theory no longer holds?

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Electronic Setups of Driverless Vehicles May Be Vulnerable to Hackers

Any part of a car that talks to the outside world is a potential opportunity for hackers.

Factories Won't Bring Back the American Dream

During a phone call shortly after the November election, Apple Inc.'s chief executive officer, Tim Cook, got an earful from Donald Trump on the president-elect's pet economic subject: factories.

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States Tell EPA They'll Fight Should U.S. Relax Vehicle Emissions Rules

More than a dozen state attorneys general wrote to the head of the Environmental Protection Agency vowing a legal fight to block regulators from easing vehicle-emissions standards, the latest broadside in a battle over the Trump administration's move to reopen a review of the regulations.

Seismic Ships Could Clean Up Ocean Waste

Seismic survey company Petroleum Geo-Services has developed a concept for efficient, large scale collection of plastic from the oceans. The solution uses seismic vessels and takes advantage of their air compressors and capabilities for handling large towing configurations.

Honda Manufacturer Deploys Cyborg RFID-Reading Car

The Honda Manufacturing of Indiana plant in Greensburg is expecting positive results from a radio frequency identification solution that helps its personnel locate vehicles and track progress through its assembly plant. With the system in place, the company says it's been able to eliminate costs associated with car location - and has also reduced dwelling times for vehicles waiting to be shipped.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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