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Panasonic Energy and NMG sign non-binding MoU for anode material

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NMG plans to use the proceeds from the investment to support the finalization of the design, operation, marketing, and corporate parameters of the Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant.

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Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

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Their simulation-enabled predictive analysis complements and optimizes the live prototyping of new designs. “It To lessen these emissions and their contribution to global climate change, the automobile industry is ramping up the production of electric-powered cars and trucks. The Emerging Era of the Electric Automobile.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

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EPA and NHTSA expect to issue, by November 30, 2010, a Supplemental Notice of Intent that will describe further design elements for the National Program and present an updated analysis of potential stringencies for model years 2017-2025 standards for GHGs and fuel economy. A common theme across the. EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and/or NHTSA-2010-0131.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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Strategies to close this gap include better design of fuel economy test cycles, improved traffic flow and better road surface conditions. Countries should increase collaboration, for example by aligning targets and policy designs, wherever possible – particularly countries in the same region with interconnected markets (e.g.

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IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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Most of the global reductions in CO 2 emissions between now and 2030 in the net zero pathway come from technologies readily available today. But in 2050, almost half the reductions must come from technologies that are currently only at the demonstration or prototype phase.

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US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

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Also, to the extent allowed by law, the agencies have harmonized many elements of program design, such as the form of the standard (the footprint-based attribute curves), and the definitions used for cars and trucks. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Preliminary regulatory impact analysis.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions. No revolutionary change in the economic infrastructure will be necessary.

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