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Wrightspeed named as World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer

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Other selected pioneers come from France (2), Luxembourg (2), and Canada, Israel, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The Technology Pioneers were selected from among hundreds of applicants by a selection committee of 68 academics, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and corporate executives.

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Better Place closes $200M Series C financing; valuation now $2.25B

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Existing shareholders, including Israel Corp., Since its founding in 2007, Better Place has raised more than $750 million of equity financing globally. New investors in the Series C round include GE and UBS AG, among others. The Series C financing transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Qoros Auto Co. Guangzhou Automobile Group. Qoros Auto Co. Qoros GQ3 debuting in Geneva. Click to enlarge. Qoros Auto Co.

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Qoros premieres first production vehicle, hybrid concept at Geneva

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Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Qoros 3 sedan. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan, Pima Association of Governments and ECOtality to Partner on EVs and EV Charging Infrastructure for Tucson Area

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Earlier this week, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) contracted Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc., In 2007, ECOtality acquired Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec). Earlier post.).

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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In reviewing its efforts to date in reducing CO 2 emissions, Nissan said that AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), its joint venture with NEC Corporation and NEC TOKIN Corporation, aims to be a leader in battery technology. In July 2007, an ultra-low precious metal catalyst for gasoline vehicles was developed.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Hourcar by Hymotion, August 2006 (Twin Cities, MN), contact info@hourcar.org Southern California Edison by EnergyCS, August 2006 (Los Angeles County) Manitoba Hydro by EnergyCS, August 2006, then converted by Hymotion, November 2007 (Winnipeg, Manitoba), contact jeinnes@hydro.mb.ca 2006 (Denver CO) Veridian Corp. Jim Tech Ltd.

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