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Scrapyard Find: 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso VTR+

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For 2010, the C4 Picasso was available with diesel or gasoline power. In the beginning, it was just an idea. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard.

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AM General the exclusive North American assembler for Bright Idea plug-in hybrid electric work-truck platform

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has entered into an agreement for AM General LLC to be Bright’s exclusive North American assembler for the Bright IDEA vehicle platform. AM General will build the Bright IDEA in its Commercial Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Ind., The Bright IDEA is an all-new, plug-in hybrid electric light-duty work-truck due on the market in 2014.

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Interim assessment finds Volkswagen’s “Think Blue. Factory.” environmental program tracking to meet 2018 goals of 25% improvement vs. 2010

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environmental program remains on track to meet its 2018 goals of reducing energy and water consumption as well as the share in waste, CO 2 and solvent emissions at all Volkswagen plants throughout the world by 25% compared with 2010 levels by 2018.

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Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

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The round included participation from one of North America’s largest commercial fleets, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, and Pittsburgh regional investors including: Idea Foundry, Inc., ​ Optimus Technologies recently announced a $17.8-million million Series A funding round led by Mitsui & Co. out of Tokyo, Japan.

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Call for Papers for ACS Fuel Cell Symposium at National Meeting In March 2010

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The American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Fuel Chemistry has issued a call for papers for a Symposium on Fuel Chemistry and Electrochemistry for Fuel Cells to be held in conjunction with the 239 th ACS National Meeting, 21-25 March 2010 in San Francisco.

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Nissan Leaf batteries are lasting a very long time

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Since even before the first market deliveries of its Leaf electric car in late 2010, Nissan has made frequent mention about the need to create second-use demand for the Leaf's battery packs. It turns out, they may need to see many of those ideas put into place.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

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The view out the rear is compromised by a high deck and small rear window which means reversing into regular parking spaces with tall curbs is a bad idea. The side glass extends well toward the rear, and the lack of a B-pillar means blind spot detection (not available) isn’t missed.

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