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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

Green Car Congress

North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina). In addition to GM, other sponsors include Natural Resources Canada, MathWorks, California Air Resources Board, Clean Cities, dSPACE, A123 Systems, Freescale Semiconductor, AVL Powertrain Engineering, Snap-On Tools, Robert Bosch, Siemens PLM, CD-Adapco, and Vector CANtech.

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Traction Action

Plug In Partners

Since these batteries would offer a range of 25 to 35 miles before requiring recharging or the use of gasoline Americans could significantly reduce their annual gasoline consumption. imports about 60 percent of its oil—most of which is used in the transportation sector. based nonprofit corporation.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

Green Car Congress

Raleigh, N.C. In July 2007, an ultra-low precious metal catalyst for gasoline vehicles was developed. Recycling Resources. Nissan has achieved a 100% resource recovery rate in five Nissan plants, one office and three affiliated manufacturing companies in Japan in FY08. and Washington, D.C.

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