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Nissan launches of Note Aura NISMO in Japan; e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the Note Aura NISMO, sales of which are scheduled to start in Japan this autumn. The all-new Note Aura NISMO comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan.

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Mainline testing of UK’s first hydrogen train HydroFLEX gets green light

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This results in a highly flexible train that can operate on different parts of Britain’s rail network. The HydroFLEX pilot involves the fitment of a hydrogen powerpack to an existing Class 319 train, which would eventually allow it to run on conventional electrified routes as well as independently.

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Researchers suggests high level of air pollution in Northern Italy a co-factor in COVID-19 mortality rate

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The COVID-19 mortality rate is up to 12% in the northern part of Italy, while it is only approx. The researchers used data from the NASA Aura satellite, which has demonstrated very high levels of air pollution across precisely these two regions. in the rest of the country.

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General Motors to receive +$200M funding for battery material facility in Canada

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Grâce à ce projet, il y aura un peu de Bécancour dans chaque véhicule GM. Grâce à ce projet, il y aura un peu de Bécancour dans chaque véhicule GM. The Bécancour battery facility is expected to generate approximately 200 jobs. The facility is scheduled to start running by 2025.

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GM Suspending 2010 Malibu Hybrid Production; Next-Generation Li-Ion Mild Hybrid Expected for 2011

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The Malibu hybrid shares components with two other GM mild hybrids: the Saturn Aura and Vue hybrids. Service and warranty of existing Malibu hybrids will be unaffected by the decision, as the company has an adequate supply of replacement components, including the 36/42V battery packs.

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Penske Seeking to Buy Saturn

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The proposed transaction is part of GM’s rebuilding efforts outlined in the viability plan that was submitted to the US government earlier this year. GM would continue production, on a contract basis, of the Saturn Aura, Vue and Outlook. Earlier post.) More than 80% of those vehicles are still in operation, according to data from R.L.

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