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Porsche SE acquires ~10% stake in real-time traffic information company INRIX; 1st step to complementing investment in VW AG

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The Volkswagen Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Connectivity between cars and infrastructure is one of the important mega trends in the automotive industry.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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This is in alignment with Tata Motors efforts to make itself ‘FutuReady’ by embracing new technologies, fostering higher platform efficiency and offering solutions that connect with the aspirations of our customers. —Günter Butschek, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Motors. will be examined and defined in detail over the coming months.

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16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

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The new partners announced today join with 18 other major national companies that are improving the fuel economy of their commercial fleets, integrating alternative fuels such as natural gas and electricity into their daily operations and reducing their overall fuel use.

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[PRESS RELEASE] POLITICAL PARTIES – LET’S BACK EV POLICIES TO SAVE NEW ZEALAND MONEY

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“Finding sites to install charging stations is a challenge, and it can be prohibitive to connect to the network under current settings. Finally, the move to electric is about more than cars, let’s get those who want to onto e-bikes and e-scooters, and let’s ensure our bus services are electric, our ferries and our commercial vehicles.

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VW Group restructuring in response to emissions testing scandal; greater focus on the modular toolkits; Klinger out, Horn stays

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These toolkits (Baukasten) feature standardized technical components for each automotive vehicle segment (volume, premium, sport and commercial vehicles). Consequently, a Porsche brand group with Bentley and Bugatti will be established for the sportscar and mid-engine toolkit.

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Researchers Demonstrate Liquid-Tin Anode SOFC Operating on Biodiesel

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The LTA-SOFC was able to convert the biodiesel to electricity at commercially viable power densities, i.e., greater than 100 mW cm -2. The cathode consists of a thin-walled (1 mm) closed-end tube of lanthanum strontium manganite (LSM) with an internal rib structure to provide electrical connection to the CCC. Bentley, J.;

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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All Rights Reserved This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. The Journal Community encourages thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connections between real people. Write to Sharon Terlep at sharon.terlep@dowjones.com Printed in The Wall Street Journal, page B2 Copyright 2008 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. GM ) 1.86 -0.08

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