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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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We are committed to growing our business in the energy storage market, as well as our investment in battery cell technology and cell manufacturing, further strengthening our storage product portfolio. —Zvi Lando, Chief Executive Officer of SolarEdge.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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The light duty truck, which celebrated its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 2011, will also be introduced by Fuso in Europe and other international markets in the third quarter of this year. The predecessor model of today’s Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid was already launched back in 2006. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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

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Aker Wade Power Technologies has entered into a licensing agreement with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to manufacture and market Level III DC fast chargers for electric vehicles. Since 2006 it has tested more than 300 battery powered cars in the greater Tokyo area. Source: TEPCO. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Algenol Partners With Valero Services on Algae to Ethanol

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

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

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Included in the investment program is the renewal of the current line of Chevrolet vehicles in 2012, and the launch of a new line of small cars (two models) for Brazil and emerging markets—“Project Onyx.”. 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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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. It operates a nine-race schedule in top markets throughout North America. It has resulted in the sports car series approving and racing five alternative fuels by all competitors in its field.

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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. This is reflected in our chapter on imports and exports, which shows the impact of China on world energy markets. Like the United States, China has become among the world’s largest importers of oil, gas and coal. —David Fridley.