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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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UK-based Elektromotive has appointed The PluginCompany to install networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. The Elektrobay was first introduced in Westminster, London, in 2006, and by December 2009 there will be more than 120 Elektrobays located across the capital. The Elektrobay.

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Elektromotive heads to Belgium and Luxembourg

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UK based Elektromotive is making headway in the electric vehicle recharging market after appointing ThePluginCompany to install networks of charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. Elektromotive has also exported its technology to the Netherlands, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Germany and Sweden.

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Study finds road traffic pollution increases risk of death for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients

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The study investigated the association between the residential distance to a main road and the number of deaths in a group of 189 people with NCFB between June 2006 and October 2012. Dupont (Leuven, Hasselt, Belgium). The researchers used hazard ratios to estimate the risk of death. Goeminne, E. Bijnens, B.

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Audi to compete with hybrid drive at Le Mans for the first time; prototype to be presented at end of February

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Audi racked up its first win for a TFSI engine in 2001 and for a diesel-powered car (the Audi R10 TDI) in 2006. Audi plans to field additional cars at selected races such as the 12-hour race at Sebring (USA) and in the 6-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) which doubles as a dress rehearsal for Le Mans for the Audi squad.

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Li-ion Maker fortu PowerCell GmbH Considering Michigan Plant

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In a 2006 paper in the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry , fortu researchers described their efforts in developing the rechargeable lithium battery based on a novel safety concept. The governor made the announcement after returning from a 48-hour investment mission to Germany and Belgium. Zinck et al. Resources. Zinck et al.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. The total volume measured in tonne-kilometers for EU Member States increased by 35% (650 million tonne-km) between 1996 and 2006. The number of kilometers travelled by passengers in EEA member countries grew by 1% (equivalent to 65 million kilometers) in 2006.

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Toyota Appoints New Head of European R&D

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Early in 2006, Toyota inaugurated the expanded Technical Centre. Located in Zaventem, Belgium, the centre currently represents a total investment of €140 million. Established in 1987, the Toyota Technical Centre is home to TME’s research and development, purchasing, and production engineering activities.

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