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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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However, regional differences are “substantial&rdquo, with emissions in China and India increasing by 9 and 6 percent, respectively. “ In contrast to many other countries, China and India increased their emissions in 2009. China is now responsible for 24% of the global fossil emissions of CO 2. Resources.

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Li-ion maker Boston-Power adds $30M in funding; China expansion

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GSR Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on building world-class technology companies in China. Boston-Power recently broke ground on its new manufacturing site in Liyang. The firm invests primarily in the Internet, wireless, green technology, and semiconductor sectors.

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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a provider of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), announced $125 million in new funding from a combination of private equity investment and support from China. As part of its plans, Boston-Power is establishing an R&D and EV battery engineering facility in China. Boston-Power, Inc., Reorganizing.

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Valence Considering Building Battery Plant in US or Europe

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is considering building a battery plant in the US or Europe and will look into the possibility of funding from the economic stimulus package proposed by President Barack Obama. Valence currently does most of its production in China. Statesman.com. Lithium-ion battery company Valence Technology Inc. Earlier post.].

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. have entered a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution. The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6- liter Mitsubishi engine.)

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Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70

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The company has introduced two cell products from its technology platform: Swing cells for transportation and stationary energy storage applications; and Sonata cells for notebook and portable power applications, as well as a family of battery blocks, modules and systems for large format applications. I think this is the new China.

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Industrial material prices fall sharply on concerns about Chinese slowdown – ET Auto

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Crude steel production in China also increased 6 per cent to 261.6 Prices had been on the rise since the end of last year in anticipation of an economic recovery after China abandoned its zero-Covid policy, but there is mounting concern that growth there is slowing, according to Nikkei Asia. per cent, 1.3

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