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Plug Power signs cooperative agreement for fuel cell electric vehicle development in China

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LTD (Furui), along with a leading Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer—also identified as one of the “big three” Chinese automakers—to develop new fuel cell applications and fueling solutions to be utilized in the large and expanding industrial electric vehicle market in China. Plug Power Inc.,

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Ford pairs with Chinese maker Zotye for electric-car expansion

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maker to build hybrid cars, starting in 2004, and it launched its Focus Electric hatchback in December 2011, just a year after the arrival of the Nissan Leaf. It also continues to sell Energi plug-in hybrid versions of its mid-size Fusion sedan and its compact C-Max tall hatchback, two vehicles now in their sixth model.

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Piëch Automotive unveiling Piëch Mark Zero electric sports car at Geneva; 500 km range, 80% charge in 4:40 minutes

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Three vehicle variants are in planning: a two-seater, a four-seater and a sporty SUV. A flexible and open vehicle architecture allows the use of a variety of drive systems—electric drive, hybrid, fuel cell or internal combustion engine. Because of the reduced heat build-up, the batteries can be cooled by air alone.

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China Racing announced as second Formula E team

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The Chinese team will race in the first season of the Championship in 2014 featuring cars racing on city street circuits. FIA Formula E Team China Racing also aims to be a constructor in its own right and to build their own Chinese electric formula cars within 3 years with support from Chinese EV manufacturers.

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OXIS Energy and Lithium Balance partner on Li-sulfur battery system for China e-scooter market; targeting spring 2018

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Li-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy UK ( earlier post ) and Lithium Balance of Denmark are partnering to build a prototype Lithium-sulfur battery system primarily for the e-scooter market in China. Crucially, production costs will be reduced to meet the demand of the Chinese market. It has been granted 79 patents with 93 pending.

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Nissan Global Production Cuts Imperil CEO’s Recovery Plan

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Recovery Plan Earlier this year, Uchida unveiled a plan to reinvigorate the Japanese carmaker by greatly expanding its lineup of electric vehicles, forging new partnerships and by selling an additional 1 million cars a year by 2027. It’s a very challenging situation in the Chinese market right now,” he said.

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Evonik debuts at Auto Shanghai 2011; focus on technologies for lower-carbon vehicles

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The theme of Auto Shanghai 2011, “Innovation for Tomorrow”, reflects that low-carbon, green economy and sustainable development will become trends of the Chinese automotive industry. Car roofs made from PLEXIGLAS Heatstop “with cool touch effect” show up to 22% less heat build-up than components made from conventional materials.

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