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Albemarle to build $180M lithium materials research facility in N Carolina

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Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, has acquired a location in Charlotte, North Carolina, where it will invest at least $180 million to establish the Albemarle Technology Park (ATP), a world-class facility designed for novel materials research, advanced process development, and acceleration of next-generation (..)

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Lithium Technology Corporation enters strategic alliance and investment agreement with FN Group for large format Li-ion packs for automotive applications

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Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) ( earlier post ) has entered into a strategic alliance with Frazer-Nash Research Ltd. (FN The fresh capital will be used primarily for the construction of a volume production facility for LTC's large format Lithium-Ion cells and general corporate development.

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3 AutoNation USA retail outlets obvious up to now this while

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These days, there are 16 AutoNation USA places throughout 9 states, in step with the corporate’s web page. Charlotte, N.C.; The corporate offered 67,539 older cars within the first quarter of this while, ailing 15 p.c. Denver has two retail outlets, and there are shops in Kennesaw, Ga.; Louis; Henderson, Nev.;

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CarMax leads unutilized used-vehicle tally

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EchoPark, of Charlotte, N.C., The corporate operates shops in Texas and all over the Southwest. CarShop, of Chester Springs, Pa., bought 71,242 older cars in 2022, up 12 p.c from the former presen. bought 64,107 older cars in 2022, unwell 18 p.c. Penske’s CarShop comprises gross sales from the U.Ok.

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GE survey finds volatile fuel prices are top fleet manager concern; 28% plan to incorporate electric vehicles within next 12 months

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Corporate fleet managers rate higher and more volatile fuel prices as their top concern in 2011, according to a recent survey conducted by GE Capital Fleet Services. The survey of 105 fleet managers, conducted recently at the 2011 NAFA Institute & Expo in Charlotte, found that driver safety and cost savings were also top areas of concern.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. New Jersey Transit Corporation. New Mexico Department of Transportation. 793,420.

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Pike forecasts growth for wireless charging for plug-in vehicles, but tied to overall growth of plug-in market

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Sacramento will round out the previously announced list of Apollo participants including Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Duke Energy, Google, DTE Energy, and The Hertz Corporation. Evatran plans to have over twenty installations as part of the Apollo Trial Program.

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