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BP acquiring upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable gas business for $155M

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Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel—biomethane—is produced entirely from organic waste. and North Shelby, Tenn. The deal enables both companies to accelerate the growth in renewable natural gas supply and meet the growing demand of the natural gas vehicle fuel market. and Atlanta, Ga.

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Plasan and Toray partner on carbon fiber reinforced composites for automotive markets; Toray acquires 20% interest in Plasan

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Toray, a global leader in organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry and biotechnology, has acquired a 20% ownership in PCC as part of its commitment to the global automotive market.

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Ford CEO: Ford to focus on 5 key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance

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Focus RS will join Ford’s existing performance lineup, including Fiesta ST, Focus ST, Shelby GT350 Mustang and F-150 Raptor. The Ford Performance organization is led by Dave Pericak, who has been appointed director, Global Ford Performance. Powering performance vehicles such as Fiesta ST and Focus ST is Ford’s EcoBoost engine range.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) He said he plans to discuss the idea with [Caroll] Shelby and [Lee] Iacocca. Says demand and whether people will plug in remain to be proven. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. We can do this.

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