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JAMA: Supporting Growth of Japan Plug-in Vehicle Fleet to 600,000 by 2020 Will Require Combination of Technical Breakthroughs, Market Innovations and the Elimination of Obstacles

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According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), as of 2008, Japan had about 600,000 “next-generation” vehicles—including hybrids and electric vehicles—in service, representing 0.8% Therefore, for the time being, the use of electric vehicles will be limited to short distance driving commuting.

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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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They have improved thermal stability and up to six times less cobalt for reduced price volatility when compared to the industry standard lithium cobalt oxide. million (total DOE/industry cost share: $ 2.28 million (total DOE/industry cost share: $ 2.28 3M currently offers three cathode products: BC-618, BC-718 and BC-723.

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Non-intrusive bio-monitoring system anticipates driver fatigue in the vehicle to prevent accidents

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It replaces the conventional electrodes to monitor physiological signals by smart textile materials, composed by a combination of fibres and yarns with electrical properties, supported by the standard textile of the seat and belt. In 2008 there were 1.2 Background. million road accidents in the EU, which resulted in 1.5

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Tesla Aiming For New Milestone Of Two Million Cars

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, posted the picture of a red Model Y on his Twitter along with his team, announcing the one-millionth car on March 9th, it took the company only 12 years to reach the mark since it produced its first car back in 2008. Tesla only produces electric cars. How Will this Affect the Global Market?

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Story of TESLA Motors: Beginning, Fight, Survival, and Success

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Would it be wrong if I said that the history of the automobile industry has been divided into two parts, before Tesla and after Tesla , some might argue that I understand? But there is no doubt that Tesla has divided the history of the electric vehicle into two that is, before Tesla and after Tesla. Story Of Tesla, Inc.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. The government sees environmental upsides and a chance for its car makers to gain ground on foreign rivals, since electric vehicles are simpler to engineer than gasoline-engine ones.

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Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford Asks UAW to End Strike

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I still believe the automobile industry is a major force for good in our country. The keystone argument in this year’s aggressive contract negotiations is that UAW members have taken hits and made financial concessions to& accommodate automakers through several economic downturns (especially in 2008).

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