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Yamaha Motor produces 3 mn Performance Damper since 2004 – ET Auto

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In 2006, it received the Technological Development Award at the 56th JSAE Awards , hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan. In 2005, it was chosen for the Chairman’s Award at the 3rd New Machinery Promotion Awards, hosted by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Machine Industry.

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China BAK to Supply Li-ion Batteries for Electric Bus Project in China

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In December 2008, China’s Ministry of Science and Technology selected China BAK’s “Electric Vehicles Lithium-phosphate Power Battery Industrialization Project” as a key project of the National High Technology Research and Development Program (863 Program), with associated funding. Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. Earlier post ).

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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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In 2005 and 2006, it received investments of about US$480 million, resulting in the launch of the Chevrolet Prism in October 2006 and the expansion of its production capacity to 230,000 vehicles per year. In 2008, GM Brazil recorded record annual sales of 548,941 vehicles, with Chevrolet leading in four segments.

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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

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The report for the Department for Transport is based on a survey module included in the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions (Omnibus) survey which has been carried out each August since 2006. In 2008, 64% agreed with that; in 2007, 63%; and in 2006, 62% agreed.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006. Johnny O’Connell races for Corvette Racing, a team that was the first to announce in 2008 that it would compete using cellulosic E85. Paul Drayson drives and operates Drayson Racing.

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