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MARCH 6, 2012

Four new corporate partners—Best Buy, Johnson Controls, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Veolia—are joining the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Fleets Partnership, a broad public-private partnership that assists the nation’s largest fleet operators in reducing the amount of gasoline and diesel they use nationwide.

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APRIL 15, 2022

With the conclusion of Insight production, the Indiana Auto Plant will focus on building CR-V, CR-V Hybrid and Civic Hatchback, several of Honda’s most popular models. Honda will introduce all-new models of the CR-V Hybrid this year, followed by the Accord Hybrid, which will eventually make up 50% of the sales mix of each model.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

million in five US manufacturing plants to support production of its first US-made hybrid powertrain and to implement Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) at its Alabama plant. Toyota remains the world leader in gasoline-electric hybrids, surpassing 3 million sales in the US and 10 million globally. Toyota will invest $373.8

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APRIL 26, 2021

Honda is formalizing its goals for achieving carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050, as well as zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda automobiles and motorcycles globally by 2050. With this aim, Honda will be starting development for testing in Japan from this year. Advanced Battery Technology.

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JUNE 2, 2014

Alcoa broke ground on a $100-million expansion in La Porte, Indiana where it will produce nickel-based superalloy jet engine parts. Alcoa is already the global leader in jet engine airfoils. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has offered Alcoa up to $4 million in conditional tax credits based on the job creation plans.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

million award ( earlier post ) from the Department of Energy (DOE) to support expansion of its power electronics engineering capabilities as well as the establishment of a new manufacturing operation in Kokomo, Indiana. million to advance the development of low-cost manufacturing of electric drive vehicles (EDV) in the United States.

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JUNE 10, 2010

The new eight-speed automatic transmission, licensed from ZF, will contribute to a corporate fuel economy improvement goal of more than 25% by 2014. Chrysler Group LLC will invest $300 million in its existing transmission manufacturing facilities in Kokomo, Ind. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) to produce the 1.4-liter, Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 22, 2015

SG Preston, a Philadelphia-based bioenergy company, is partnering with IHI E&C , a Houston-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) subsidiary of Japan’s IHI Corporation , to develop and to construct a series of commercial-scale renewable diesel and jet fuel manufacturing plants, initially in the US Midwest and Canada.

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JULY 14, 2014

The forging was developed for Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower engines using an advanced aluminum alloy and a proprietary manufacturing process. The Company also holds leading market positions in aerospace sheet and plate produced by its midstream business, Global Rolled Products (GRP). Under a new 10-year, $1.1-billion Under the $1.1

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Percentage of Global R&D Spending by Industry, 2013. Source: Booz & Company “Global Innovation”; Battelle R&D Magazine; Center for Automotive Research 2012. One study surveyed by the CAR group found auto companies make up one-quarter of the top 20 corporate spenders on R&D globally. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

The announcement was made during the Clinton Global Initiative ’s (CGI) fifth annual meeting in New York City. The joint commitment represents more than 10,000 vehicles and potential revenues of at least $600 million for manufacturers who can produce viable plug-in electric vehicles. FPL Group, Inc. The initiative will begin 1 Jan.

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DECEMBER 24, 2015

The three new reports detail continued strength in the US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market as well as efforts by US businesses and states to increase American competitiveness in this growing global industry. Earlier post.). State Of The States. Nearly 10% of Fortune 500 companies use fuel cells to generate power.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company will now partner with Azure Dynamics Corporation to deliver a pure battery electric Ford Transit Connect van for the United States and Canadian markets in 2010. The Transit Connect BEV will be built on Ford’s global commercial vehicle platform as part of the company’s One Ford global product vision.

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JUNE 26, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $30 million in federal funding, matched by more than $35 million in private sector funds, for 68 projects that will accelerate the commercialization of promising energy technologies—ranging from clean energy and advanced manufacturing, to building efficiency and next-generation materials.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Demonstrate plug‐in electric vehicles through local showcases in key markets throughout major metropolitan areas in seven Midwest states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. GE Global Research. West Virginia University Research Corporation. American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy (DOE), are intended to accelerate the development of US manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles. General Motors Corporation. Industry officials expect that this $2.4

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MAY 27, 2009

The ethanol industry would like to raise the amount to 15% or 20%, but they are facing strong resistance from automakers and small equipment manufacturers who believe 15% blends may damage the 97% plus engines on the market that weren't designed to run on anything more than 10% ethanol. gasoline would need to be greater than $2.80/gallon

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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