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Cummins Westport Inc. and Cummins India Ltd. Receive Order for 460 Natural Gas Engines

Green Car Congress

(CIL) announced that CIL has received purchase orders for 460 natural gas engines to customers outside of Delhi, India. The Government of India unveiled a transport stimulus package on 3 February 2009 to provide central funding to purchase buses for urban transport systems. India imports 70% of its diesel and gasoline.

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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Ener1 said that customer interest in its lithium-ion batteries from all segments remained strong in spite of distress the auto industry and current recessionary economic conditions. Ener1 purchased $21.3 Net loss in 2008 was $43 million, compared to a loss of $51.7 million in 2007. million of equipment during 2008, of which $7.2

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. One told me he was appalled when he learned that Ford, which lost billions last year, had staged a gala at the Hotel George V during the Paris auto show. In between, they stopped in Omaha.

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The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Oregon Legislature is contemplating bills that provide credits for both manufacturers and purchasers of electric cars. The idea is to electric vehicles more competitive with conventional, gas-powered vehicles, so that a purchaser can consider paying roughly the same amount for either. PT • Same-Sex Marriage Debate 12:42 p.m.

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