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Aston Martin Racing partnering with Hanergy Global Solar to explore solar cells to power AC in FIA WEC GT racers

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Hanergy is best known for its solar photovoltaic panels that are fitted to the roof of buildings. High temperatures in the race car can have extremely negative affects on drivers and, with the WEC travelling to hot destinations such Austin and Bahrain, it is a concern for all of the teams. F) or 12 degrees above ambient temperature.

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Neste Oil to Postpone Gasoline Project at Porvoo, Concentrate Resources on NExBTL

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The decision reflects the current weaker demand for petroleum products, and will enable the company to concentrate resources on strategic growth projects, which are focused on building NExBTL renewable diesel capacity in Singapore and Rotterdam and a base oil plant in Bahrain. Earlier post.).

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Earlier this month, Fisker signed an exclusive agreement with the Al-Futtaim Group, one of the Middle East’s most experienced automotive distributors, to build Fisker’s sales presence in fast-growing markets for performance and luxury cars.

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Students give green cars a head start

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This year’s Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix took on a green theme as engineering students from the University of Bahrain displayed their eco-friendly cars at the event. The first car uses solar energy and took the students five months to build. They hope it will compete in a 3,000km solar race later this year.

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The right way to get oil-rich West Asia to pressure electrical vehicles? Chinese language EV makers contemplate

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s top class Zeekr emblem have began promoting in Israel and planning to make bigger into extra international locations within the patch, together with Qatar and Bahrain. Chery Car Co. is making plans to starting a minimum of two pristine hybrids or EVs, time Xpeng Inc. and Zhejiang Geely Keeping Staff Co.’s