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Poland-based Romet Introduces Low-Cost NEV Prototype

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Polish firm Romet presented at Intermot 2010 in Cologne a prototype of small neighborhood electric car (NEV) named 4E (Electric, Economic, Ecologic, Easy). The 4E may go into production in 2011, mainly for Western European markets. The Romet 4E. Click to enlarge. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph) with a range of about 100 km (62 miles).

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CTT Plans US Joint Venture with PUES for EVs; In-Wheel Motors and Rapid Chargers

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Through discussions with PUES Corporation, we have outlined plans to include several exclusive EV technologies and product development efforts, including in-wheel motor drives and rapid charger technologies, that expand and accelerate our US market product advantages and plans. —CT&T CT&T President and CEO Young Gi Lee.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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announced its second Electric Vehicle Testing Program, this one with Saitama Prefecture for its next-generation personal mobility products, including electric vehicles (EVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); electric scooters; and electric carts. The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Click to enlarge. The Edison is a 3.5

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Dr. Prabhakar Patil, the CEO of Compact Power, Inc. The Li-ion cells are produced in either Korea or China; CPI has the long-term goal of localizing cell production in the States. it would bring down the neighborhood. by Bill Cooke. they need help.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Demonstration Project to Validate Crash Model For Carbon Fiber Composites to Enable Production-Feasible Composites in Primary-Structural Automotive Crash and Energy Management Applications. High-power lead acid systems (developer may propose to deliver cells, modules, or battery packs).

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