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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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SolarEdge was established in 2006; it acquired Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion battery cells, batteries and energy storage solutions, in 2018.

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Reactions to Tesla Motors' master plan are mixed

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Last week, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk issued an updated version of the "master plan" whose first edition he wrote way back in 2006. It included proposals for everything from an electric semi truck to the development of fully-autonomous cars that could be shared among owners.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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Although the new Canter Eco Hybrid is based on the model launched in 2006, its second generation has been completely revised. The positive response it received on the markets led to the decision to offer the second-generation model in both a right- and left-hand drive version. The new Canter Eco Hybrid incorporates a light and efficient 3.0L

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Major spill from the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas

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In 2006, its reversal was completed, and in 2009, ExxonMobil completed a project that increased its capacity by 50% (about 30,000 barrels per day). Wabasca Heavy is initially delivered to Edmonton via the Pembina Pipeline and Rainbow Pipelines in a heavy crude/diluent mix.).

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Sonangol, Maersk Oil and partners strike oil with their first deepwater pre-salt well offshore Angola

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In November 2006, it acquired a 50% interest and operatorship of Blocks 8 and 23 with Svenska Petroleum Exploration (30%) and Sonangol (20%). —Lars Nydahl Jorgensen, Head of Exploration at Maersk Oil. Maersk Oil entered Angola in June 2005, when it acquired a 50% interest and operatorship of Block 16.

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Algenol Partners With Valero Services on Algae to Ethanol

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is a privately owned company founded in 2006. Valero Energy Corporation is North America’s largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer, with 15 refineries and ten ethanol plants. Algenol Biofuels Inc. Earlier post.).

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2011 Kia Rio

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The 2011 Kia Rio is one of the oldest cars on the market by now; the subcompact was first introduced in 2006. It’s bland inside and out, but more room than you might expect inside, along with a peppy (if noisy) driving experience. It’s offered as a four-door sedan or the five-door Rio5 hatchback. The 110-horsepower, 1.6-liter.

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China BAK to Supply Li-ion Batteries for Electric Bus Project in China

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In December 2006, its new subsidiary, BAK International (Tianjin) Limited, was incorporated to focus on the R&D, manufacturing and distribution of lithium-phosphate cells. (In In February 2006, China BAK Battery formed a contract manufacturing partnership with A123Systems.

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Tokyo Electric Power Licenses Aker Wade to Build Level III Fast Chargers

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Since 2006 it has tested more than 300 battery powered cars in the greater Tokyo area. Under TEPCO’s scheme, only the communication protocol and the connector are standard; the main circuits and component designs are dependent upon the EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) makers.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. Another major shift is that China has become a voracious energy importer, especially of coal and liquefied natural gas. Like the United States, China has become among the world’s largest importers of oil, gas and coal.

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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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In 2005 and 2006, it received investments of about US$480 million, resulting in the launch of the Chevrolet Prism in October 2006 and the expansion of its production capacity to 230,000 vehicles per year. The two new models of Project Onyx are scheduled to reach the market from 2012. This will be the second expansion to Gravataí.

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VW Beetle TDI diesel to go on sale this summer

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From 1998-2006 it featured a 1.9litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine – but since then the engine has been radically revised in order to [.]. Having been unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen has now decided to introduce its new Beetle TDI diesel model this summer. The New Beetle has a lengthy history with diesel engines.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006. ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources.

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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

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The report for the Department for Transport is based on a survey module included in the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions (Omnibus) survey which has been carried out each August since 2006. It found that 65% of respondents spontaneously selected emissions from road transport as a cause of climate change.

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EcoBoost system arrives with new Ford Edge

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Thanks to the use of the EcoBoost system, fuel economy for the new Ford Edge is 30 per cent better than it was when the vehicle was launched in 2006. The Chicago Auto Show will mark the first application of Ford’s global 2.0litre EcoBoost I-4 engine as part of the refreshed 2011 Ford Edge line-up.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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A total of 36 buses equipped with fuel cell drivers have already performed well in service with 12 public transport operators as part of the CUTE test carried out by the European Union from 2003 to 2006. Compared with previous fuel cell buses it will consume much less hydrogen thanks to a hybrid drive with a sophisticated control unit.

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Toyota highlights its eco-factory

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The plant sends no waste to landfill and has reduced the amount incinerated by 82 per cent to 730 tonnes from 1999 to 2006. It aims to eventually cut this amount down to zero. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent.

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Transport for London to trial ISA technology

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Research on ISA technology has now been ongoing for more than 10 years and includes a major ISA-UK project funded by the Department for Transport between 2001 and 2006. It is believed by University of Leeds researchers that the social benefits of the accident savings far outweigh any CO2 reduction benefits.

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006. Powered by the latest Lithium-Ion batteries and a 120kw electric motor, the Smith Newton has a top speed of 50mph (80km) and a range in excess of 100 miles (160km) on a full charge. It can be recharged in six hours.

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Biofuels research awarded millions in funding

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The grants come from the US Departments of Energy and Agriculture under a joint DOE-USDA program that began in 2006. Seven projects have picked up a total of $6.3million towards fundamental genomics-enabled research that will lead to the improved use of plant feedstocks and biofuel production.