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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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Wu co-founded GSR Ventures in 2004, following a series of senior-level positions with Nortel Networks, Shanghai ASMC, Shanghai Nortel Semiconductors Corporation and Guangdong Nortel Telecom Corporation. CEO, Protean Electric and a 32-year auto industry veteran responsible for the development and production of the GM EV-1.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% Earlier post.)

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University of Michigan Report Finds Focus on Fuel Economy Would Be Very Profitable for Detroit 3; Says Rapid, Wide-Reaching Change in Business Models Required for Turnaround

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Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. Our domestic auto industry, in its modern incarnation, has never been able to execute an excellent portfolio, only isolated successes. Rob Kleinbaum.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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DOE is interested in distributed generation CHP projects that use fuel cells as a source of secure, reliable, clean power and heat as an alternative to steam turbines, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, or other traditional CHP prime source. Report to Congress. Since that time, DOE has dedicated $1.2

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Meet the 17 Electric Auto Association members nominated for the National Board BY APRIL BOLDUC: PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION It’s the most board candidates in our history. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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the session counted among its panelists: Professor John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Sloan Auto Laboratory at MIT. Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. Dr. Thrun reminded the audience that more than 42,000 Americans are killed each year in auto accidents and 2.7

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