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Li-ion battery maker LG Chem recognized by GM as a 2015 Supplier of the Year Winner

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Li-ion battery maker LG Chem was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during the automaker’s 24 th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. GM recognized 110 of its best suppliers from 17 countries who have consistently exceeded GM’s expectations, created outstanding value, or brought new innovations to the company.

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Toyota Setsuna electric car concept: wood body, 28-mph speed

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Toyota's reluctance to entertain the notion that battery-electric cars have any place in the future of zero-emission vehicles is well documented by now. So it was a surprise when the company announced that it would show an all-electric concept car, the Setsuna, in its first appearance at the Milan Design Week events that kick off on April 11.

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Honda begins sales of Clarity Fuel Cell in Japan; targeting 200 units first year

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On 10 March, Honda Motor Co. began sales in Japan of its all-new fuel cell vehicle (FCV), the Clarity Fuel Cell. ( Earlier post.) Honda is targeting sales of approximately 200 units in the first year, with a focus on lease sales mainly to local government bodies or businesses Honda has already been working with over the years for the development and popularization of FCVs.

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Tesla electric cars are step to Carl Sagan's future vision: fan video

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One of the more seminal thinkers of the late 20th century may have been Carl Sagan who, through his work producing the "Cosmos" television series and other venues, sought to educate the public about science. Sagan believed humanity's destiny was to explore space and colonize other planets, but he also believed that the humanity of his time wasn't.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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GM to acquire Cruise Automation to accelerate autonomous vehicle development

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General Motors is acquiring three-year-old start-up Cruise Automation to add Cruise’s deep software talent and rapid development capability to further accelerate GM’s development of autonomous vehicle technology. Fortune reported from an unidentified source “close to the situation” that the deal is valued at “north of $1 billion.”. The acquisition of Cruise is GM’s latest step toward its goal of redefining the future of personal mobility.

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Canada to echo U.S. fuel economy regulations for heavy-duty trucks

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In its efforts to increase the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks, the U.S. government now has a partner in its neighbor to the north. Canada plans to echo upcoming U.S. efficiency standards for large trucks, which account for a disproportionate amount of fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The two countries' standards already align in.

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Faraday puts up $75 million bond to reassure Nevada on factory

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Following its successful bid for the Tesla lithium-ion battery "Gigafactory," Nevada landed a second electric-manufacturing project as well. it's the proposed Faraday Future factory in North Las Vegas. But Nevada lawmakers have since expressed concern over Faraday's ability to meet the financial requirements of a deal meant to enable the.

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Audi develops new generation of tools; bionic shapes and composite construction for material, weight and energy savings

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Audi Toolmaking has developed a new, highly efficient generation of tools that is up to 20% lighter and 10% more stable than the previous generation. This makes the processing of sheet metal in the presses faster and more precise.The new tools are already being used in the press shop in Ingolstadt. The new tools are up to eight tons lighter than conventional tools, which are made completely of cast iron and weigh up to 45 tons.

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EPA could hurt U.S. jobs with diesel scandal fines, VW labor chief warns

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The ongoing Volkswagen diesel cheating scandal was newly roiled by this week's news that the company's U.S. CEO Michael Horn was leaving the company, effective immediately. But owners and regulators can't move forward until the other shoe drops: the EPA and California's regulators must approve a plan by VW to update or buy back the affected.

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DOE selects 33 clean energy businesses for nearly $6.7M in support under Small Business Vouchers pilot

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected 33 small businesses to work directly with DOE national labs to accelerate the commercialization of new clean energy technologies. The department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is investing nearly $6.7 million under Round 1 of the new Small Business Vouchers (SBV) pilot. For Round 1, the small businesses and laboratories will collaborate on advancing a number of clean energy technologies, including water, wind, bioenergy, solar, build

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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2016 Range Rover Sport diesel, VW jobs, Faraday Future bond: Today's car news

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Today, we drive the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 diesel luxury SUV, Volkswagen's labor leader warns that U.S. fines related to diesel-emissions cheating could lead to job cuts, and Faraday Future puts up a $75 million bond to reassure lawmakers about its Nevada factory. All this and more on Green Car Reports. The Volkswagen diesel scandal.

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UQM receives new follow-on order from Proterra to support increased demand for electric buses

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UQM Technologies Inc. received a new order from electric bus maker Proterra for PowerPhase HD electric drive systems to be completed and shipped before the end of 2016. Proterra will nearly double its production capacity in 2016 as an increasing number of transit agencies see zero-emission buses as a credible and proven alternative to diesel, CNG, and hybrid buses.

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KAIST research team proposes micro modular nuclear reactor cooled by supercritical CO2

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A KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) research team has proposed a micro modular nuclear reactor cooled by a supercritical CO 2 (S-CO 2 ) Brayton cycle. The core has long life (20 years) without refueling as well as inherent safety features. The S-CO 2 Brayton cycle was proposed as a power conversion system to achieve a compact and lightweight module.

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