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BMW, Bosch, Volkswagen founding members of Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC)

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At the time of its founding, the consortium includes BASF, BMW Group, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bosch, Infineon, Merck, Munich Re, SAP, Siemens, and Volkswagen. In the Stimulus and Future Package, the German Government has given a big boost to the development of Quantum Computers.

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Tesla stock: Morgan Stanley pumps the brakes and lowers PT ahead of earnings

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It is important to note that Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, and Ford also lost tax credit eligibility on some of their EVs. It could sway many consumers in the direction of other vehicles.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

BMW’s Mini is rolling out its electric car in three phases. The firm eTec got $100 million in funding from the US Department of Energy through the stimulus bill. Total cars initially available: 4,700. Other automakers are also proceeding cautiously. US, China partner on electric cars.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included. —“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe” Consortium members. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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

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GE: The global stimulus bellwether FORTUNE 500 Current Issue Subscribe to Fortune (Fortune Magazine) -- Warren Buffett is famous for his rules of investing: When a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for bad economics, it is usually the reputation of the business that remains intact.

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