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ZAP Receives Order for 100 New Electric SUVs from Samyang Optics

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ZAP has received a purchase order from Samyang Optics Co. of Korea for 100 electric SUVs to be built through a partnership with China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. The target market in Korea is intra-campus transportation for large government, military, corporate and university campuses. Earlier post.).

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General Motors and Koenigsegg Group AB Reach Tentative Agreement on Saab

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and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, confirmed the details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab Automobile AB. Deutsche Bank acted as financial advisor to General Motors Corporation. Tags: Brief. General Motors Corp.

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EnerDel and Wanxiang, Largest Tier 1 Parts Supplier in China, Forming Joint Venture for Co-Production of Li-ion Cells and Packs

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The new venture will be governed by executives appointed by EnerDel and Wanxiang, with both parties having “significant” equity. Wanxiang is also the second largest stakeholder in Guangzhou Automobile, China’s most profitable domestic car company, which has joint venture partnerships that include Honda, Toyota and Fiat.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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Creating consumer demand for mandated advanced technology vehicles will require substantial government engagement at all levels. ”. We believe that hydrogen and fuel cells have a potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the automobile. ”. Michael O’Brien.

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

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The deal, which is awaiting final approval from the Chinese government, didnt get much notice at the time. A chemist and government researcher, Wang raised some $300,000 from relatives, rented about 2,000 square meters of space, and set out to manufacture rechargeable batteries to compete with imports from Sony and Sanyo.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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Topics: Deals and investments , Transportation Tags: GM , Segway , city transportation , 2009 New York auto show Share: Digg Del.icio.us In the Hawkins Electrical Guide, copy right 1928, there is a entire chapter on electric Automobiles. He started at CNET News in 2002, covering IT and Web development. E-mail Martin. Video Web 2.0

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