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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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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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The predecessor of the new Polo GTI first switched over to turbo technology in 2006. Its engine had a power of 83 kW / 111 hp and made the Polo G40, which in top condition today is a collector’s item, nearly 200 km/h fast. Its base version had a power of 110 kW / 148 hp; the Cup Edition then took this figure up to 177 hp.

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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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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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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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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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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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