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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

Green Car Congress

The Saitama program will focus on motorcycles, automobiles and power products. The effectiveness of solar power generation and other renewable energy sources in helping to realize a low-carbon mobility society. Study the low noise impact of electric vehicles in residential neighborhoods. VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. For this reason the focus of this AOI includes the development of low-cost approaches to the manufacturing of both magnesium and carbon fiber.

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