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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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Having become a shareholder of AvtoVAZ in 2008, Rostec appointed a group of managers to develop AvtoVAZ in 2009. Rostec is a Russian state corporation established in late 2007 to promote development, production and export of hi-tech industrial products for civil and defense sectors.

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

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one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., China BAK began commercial production of lithium-phosphate cells at its Shenzhen facility for use in cordless power tools in October 2005, and for mining lamps in March 2007.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Making use of Toyota’s powertrain, the Grand Vitara offered strong-hybrid technology at a mass segment price point and has today forced a rethink of this tech, with many brands now acknowledging the fact that strong hybrids have a large role to play in the Indian automotive market.

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Alberta Renewable Diesel Demonstration Shows Successful Cold-Weather Use of Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Blends

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The on-road demonstration, which ran from December 2007 to September 2008, put first- and second- generation renewable diesel fuels on the road in 59 long-haul commercial vehicles across Alberta. During winter months (16 December 2007 through 15 April 2008) 2% blends of FAME (100% canola methyl ester) and HDRD were used.

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GM Opens New Global Battery Systems Lab

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four times larger than GM’s previous Tech Center battery lab—and will be used by GM’s growing team of more than 1,000 engineers working on advanced batteries and electrically driven vehicles. Planning began in December 2007 and construction started in August 2008. The Global Battery Systems Lab spans 33,000 sq. Lab Features.

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NSB report finds US lead in science and technology shrinking; emerging economies shifting global S&T landscape

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China tripled its number of researchers between 1995 and 2008, whereas South Korea doubled its number between 1995 and 2006. In addition to investing in their research and teaching enterprises, these countries have focused their attention on crucial sectors of the global economy, including high-tech manufacturing and clean energy.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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Filling car batteries overnight, or any other time when no longer limited by our current mind locking, tech blocking, bullshit 120 vac, crap system, and fed by high volt D.C.Or other better transmission systems will be a lark! is a Green Options Media Production.

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