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AvtoVAZ launches 3 concepts at Moscow Motor Show; collaboration with Renault-Nissan

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Having become a shareholder of AvtoVAZ in 2008, Rostec appointed a group of managers to develop AvtoVAZ in 2009. While international sales declined in recent years, Russia was able to export more than 38,000 assembly kits to Egypt between 2002 and 2013. It brings together 663 entities, which form 13 holding companies.

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

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The Franche-Comté region and La Poste (the French postal service) are testing hydrogen fuel cell range extender kits from Symbio FCell in three Renault Kangoo Z.E. La Poste has targeted a 30% CO 2 reduction target per household served between 2008 and 2018. Symbio ALP-5 range extender. Click to enlarge.

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Aura System’s Generator Incorporated into Azure’s Balance Hybrid for USPS

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By the mid 1990s Aura was organized into 4 operating divisions: (i) AuraSound, (ii) Aura Industrial and automotive, (iii) Aura display and (iv) Newcom. Mounting kits were developed for most models of GM, Ford and Chrysler vehicles. In 1997, Newcom was spun out as a separate public company.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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ISO/TS 16949 is the quality management system created by the International Organization of Standards to monitor the design, development, production and servicing of automotive components. According to Tanfield’s most recent annual report, 2007 filed in April of 2008, Smith is the world’s largest supplier of electric vans and trucks.

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

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Maybe even provide feedback to PHEV3A Co-Chairs: Joe Lado JoeLado@yahoo.com or EVJerry Asher EVJerry@usa.net (202) 486-5450 "Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update - 7 November 2008 I. And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Hybrids-Plus www.hybrids-plus.com Boulder, CO offers lithium-ion conversions of the Toyota Prius and soon on the Escape, for private individuals or for organizations; current pricing starts at $24,000.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

CortezHigh School : Plymouth Laser, Dodge Rampage and Pontiac Fiero KearnyHigh School : Porsche 924 {Returnto top of page} EV RacingSites and Organizations Carolina EV Challenge : Highschool EVs Demseys World Record Associates :electric streamliner "White Lightning" did 245.524 mph. Nice folks. Battery chargers and DC/DC converters.