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Azure Dynamics selects Lotus for assembly support for Transit Connect Electric

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Azure Dynamics Corporation has selected Lotus Lightweight Structures, a division of Group Lotus plc, to provide assembly support for the Transit Connect Electric for the European market. The gliders are shipped from the Ford manufacturing location in Turkey.

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Azure Dynamics Selects AM General for Ford Transit Connect Electric Upfitting

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that AM General LLC will collaborate in producing the Transit Connect Electric. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) provided Azure Dynamics with incentive funding to encourage the selection of a Michigan-based partner.

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1915Çanakkale bridge opens 18 months ahead of schedule; world’s longest mid-span and highest tower suspension bridge

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The Bridge connects Gelibolu on the European side, with Lapseki on the Asian side. The cannonball replicas which will be placed on the towers reflect the 215 kg cannonball carried by Corporal Seyit and demonstrate the independence of the Turkish Nation. 1915Çanakkale Bridge stats.

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Ford and Azure Dynamics to Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe

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Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. It will be rechargeable using standard European 220/240-volt outlets within 6 to 8 hours.

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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Respondents were asked about their views and opinions towards global corporations, brands and auto companies, and the study showed that consumers across different countries shared the same views, values, ideals and beliefs overall. They’re also paying more attention to corporate actions and focusing more on values such as truth and stability.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Mr. Thesen said that a factory in Turkey was being refurbished to be able to produce 100,000 electric vehicles a year. “Electric vehicles could be connected to the grid and could store energy at times when too much is produced ? . Battery recharging would typically take two to four hours, he said. While utilities such as E.ON

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