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Bosch is a leading global supplier of automotive and industrial technology and of consumer goods and building technology. In 2005 our Automotive Technology business sector generated sales of 26,3 billion euros with some 158.000 associates worldwide. More information on: www.bosch.de
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Bosch is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, investing some 10% of our automotive technology sales in research and development - far more than the average in our industry. One of the largest business areas is fuel injection technology for combustion engines (diesel and gasoline). In this area we prepare for next generation systems and also synthetic fuels . This will make combustion engine vehicles cleaner and quieter with further improvements in fuel efficiency and performance. |
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Daimler's product portfolio ranges from small cars to sports cars and luxury sedans; and from versatile vans to heavy duty trucks or comfortable coaches. Daimler’s brands include Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, smart and Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Setra and Mitsubishi Fuso.
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Daimler is promoting synthetic fuels through appropriate commitment in pilot projects and in accompanying test rig investigations and vehicle trials. Synthetic fuels are enablers for further emission reduction with additional potential in combination with high efficient powertrains. They are clearly positioned in the Daimler Fuel Strategy.
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The Renault group consists of the Renault, Samsung (South Korea) and Dacia (Romania) brands. It designs, develops and markets passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The group sold 2.53 million vehicles worldwide in 2005.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is a unique group of two global companies linked by cross-shareholding.
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Renault undertakes major R&D efforts in advanced engine and fuel technology. In particular, Renault has developed significant know-how on synthetic fuels with the objective of minimizing fuel consumption and engine-out emissions. This has been acquired through active participation in many projects, such as the EU-funded programme RENEW, the French national programme on Bio-Energy and the EUCAR-CONCAWE-JRC well-to-wheel studies.
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Royal Dutch Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales and has its headquarters in The Hague. Shell companies have operations in more than 110 countries and territories, with businesses including: oil and gas exploration; production and marketing of liquefied natural gas and gas to liquids; marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals; and renewable energy projects including wind, solar and biofuels.
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Shell companies are engaged in the development of synthetic fuels technology and are the leading marketer of synthetic GTL products from their plant in Malaysia. Shell is planning to build a worldscale GTL plant in Qatar, is developing BTL with Choren in Europe, and CTL in China. Shell V-Power Diesel, a premium diesel containing GTL Fuel, is currently sold at more than 3000 retail sites across Europe.
More information on: www.shell.com/gtl |
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Sasol Chevron is a joint venture between Chevron of the USA and Sasol of South Africa. Sasol Chevron was established in 2000 to develop Gas to Liquids (GTL) production facilities worldwide and market GTL products. Sasol’s fifty year track record in the production of synthetic fuels and Chevron’s global reach give Sasol Chevron an unparalleled combination of operating experience and commercial range.
More information on: www.sasolchevron.com
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Sasol Chevron is currently engaged in the development of a number of GTL projects throughout the world and also supports both the ORYX GTL plant in Qatar, which begins production in 2007, and the EGTL plant in Nigeria. Between them, these plants will produce almost 70,000 barrels of GTL products per day by 2009.
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Volkswagen Group is the largest European car producer with its headquarters in Wolfsburg. In 2005, its brands (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Commercial Vehicles, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini) delivered 5.243 million vehicles. The Group operates 44 production facilities in 18 countries.
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Synthetic Fuels are one key element of the Fuel & Powertrain Strategy of Volkswagen Group. Strategic alliances, focused R&D projects, and engine and fleet tests allow Volkswagen Group to conduct a combined development of fuels and engines. This will lead to fuel-efficient and low-emission drive train technologies.
More information on: www.mobility-and-sustainability.com and www.volkswagen-sustainability.com
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Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly and indirectly employs around 80,000 people in Europe and has invested over €7 billion since 1990. In 2007, Toyota sold 1,238,638 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe, enjoying its 11th consecutive record year of sales. For more information, go to www.toyota.eu.
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In 2004 Toyota and Shell launched a GTL demonstration project with 10 Toyota Avensis cars in London. The three month trial demonstrated the environmental benefit of using GTL neat fuel by lowering tailpipe emissions. Since 2004, Toyota has been involved in several governmental lead projects in Japan, using GTL fuels in heavy duty applications. More recently, Toyota has joined other ASFE members in CEN activities, drafting a voluntary industry standard for synthetic diesel. |
