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Next Generation Chevy Volt to debut at 2015 NAIAS

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The next generation Chevrolet Volt will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney said today. Mahoney made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan.

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XG Sciences silicon graphene anode material shows stability over 400 cycles with 600 mAh/gram

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XG Sciences is presenting in three upcoming industry conferences: a presentation at the 32 nd International Battery Seminar & Exhibition (9-12 March) in Fort Lauderdale, FL; a presentation at the 2015 Next Generation Batteries Conference (21-22 April) in San Diego, CA; and. ( Earlier post.).

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. Some 120 managers representing the entire maritime cluster gathered at a DNV seminar last week. The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships.

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Volkswagen of America bringing new EA288 diesel to MY2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle; debuts in 2H 2014

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Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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New ICAO aircraft CO2 standard one step closer to final adoption after recommendation by CAEP

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In 2013, the 38 th ICAO Assembly decided to develop a global market-based measures (MBM) scheme for international aviation and, requested the ICAO Council to organize seminars and workshops on a global scheme for international aviation, to be attended by officials and experts from Member States as well as relevant organizations.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. The 2015 e-Golf will go on sale later this year at participating dealerships in select states. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is expected to go on sale at participating dealerships in all 50 states in the fall of 2015.

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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These activities will become a part of initiatives aimed at meeting the goals set out in the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, which was announced in October, 2015. Environment-Education seminar of Energy in Yokkaichi University. 2016 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program Recipients. Grant Category. Project Description.

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