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Ford Anticipates Definitive Sales Agreement with Geely for Volvo in 1Q 2010

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While some work still remains to be completed before signing—including final documentation, financing and government approvals—Ford and Geely anticipate that a definitive sale agreement will be signed in the first quarter of 2010, with closing of the sale likely to occur in the second quarter 2010, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals.

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DOE seeking public input regarding “energysheds”

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Given that the term “energyshed” is relatively new, DOE is seeking feedback on its concept and definition, as well as its application to the electric grid. Energysheds for 20 selected US cities in 2010. Plant–city connections are depicted as straight lines from plants that supply electricity to block group centroids that consume it.

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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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Ltd (Tengzhong) have entered into a definitive agreement that will allow Tengzhong to acquire GM’s HUMMER brand. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the buyer will acquire the ownership of the HUMMER brand, trademark and tradenames, as well as specific IP license rights necessary for the manufacture of HUMMER vehicles.

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Ford Reaches Definitive Agreement to Sell Volvo Cars and Related Assets to Geely

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Ford Motor Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Volvo Car Corporation and related assets to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2010, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Click to enlarge.

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Glycos Biotechnologies enters definitive agreement with Malaysian Bio-XCell for biochemical plant and RD facility; focus on isoprene

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an emerging biochemical company applying metabolic engineering and microbiology innovations for the production of sustainable biochemicals, exchanged definitive agreements with Malaysian Bio-XCell for the establishment of an industrial biochemical plant and biotechnology R&D facility in Malaysia. Glycos Biotechnologies , Inc.,

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One North East and Nissan Sign Definitive Agreement on EV Rollout; 619 Free Charging Points by 2011 in North East England, Support for 3kW, 7kW and 50kW Charges

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entered the next phase of their partnership by signing a definitive agreement which sets out a road map for the roll-out of electric vehicles and infrastructure in North East England. The Definitive Agreement also includes One North East’s commitment to a £2.4 The Definitive Agreement also includes One North East’s commitment to a £2.4

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BrightDrop announces Walmart as new EV customer and expands collaboration with FedEx

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In addition, FedEx is working on a plan to add up to 20,000 more in the years to follow, subject to further negotiations and execution of a definitive purchase agreement. This agreement adds to FedEx’s initial reservation of 500 BrightDrop EVs announced last year.