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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Bill Gibson Chairman, Zytek Automotive; Lord Drayson , Science and Innovation Minister; and Gordon Murray, Chief Executive and Technical Director, Gordon Murray Design. 27 project are Gordon Murray Design as the lead organization and Zytek Automotive Limited. The iStream manufacturing process behind the T.25 Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Manufacturer Cars Electric 225

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JANUARY 26, 2010

By doing so, Stephens said, GM will lower cost and improve performance, quality, reliability and manufacturability of electric motors by controlling design, materials selection and production processes. GM also has developed state-of-the-art math-based design and computing capacity for electric motors. it doesn’t fail.

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GM Motor Motors Motoring 246

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

ISE Corporation, which has been developing and incorporating its energy storage systems into its own heavy-duty drive systems since 1999, is now standardizing its controls interface to allow other manufacturers more easily to integrate ISE energy storage technologies into their own applications. Tags: Batteries Heavy-duty.

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Energy Storage ISE Corporation Standards Manufacturer 236

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AUGUST 4, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has designated Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, a national center for ocean energy research and development. The Center’s researchers have already begun this work by deploying ocean current observation systems and by starting to manufacture ocean energy device support structures.

Mariner 199

Mariner Renewable Energy Design 199

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

is expected to expand A123’s manufacturing capabilities by up to 600 MWh per year when fully operational, contributing to the company’s plan to expand global final cell assembly capacity to more than 760 MWh hours annually by the end of 2011. Tags: Brief. The new plant in Livonia, Mich.

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Michigan Li-ion Manufacturer Lithium Ion 186

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

billion) manufacturing plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic. With mass production having started in November last year, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC), a fully-owned subsidiary of Seoul-based Hyundai Motor Co., Tags: Brief. Hyundai Motor Co., officially opened its €1 billion (US$1.5

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Czech Republic Hyundai Manufacturer Turkey 170

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JUNE 29, 2010

dedicated a new hybrid drive system manufacturing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Once fully operational, nearly 100 manufacturing workers will be capable of producing more than 20,000 commercial-duty hybrid propulsion systems each year. Tags: Brief. Allison Transmission, Inc. Earlier post.) Allison was being awarded a $62.8

Indianapolis 225

Indianapolis Commercial Manufacturer Hybrid 225

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NOVEMBER 21, 2009

revealed the design for the first version of its Hyperion Power Module (HPM), a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) that it intends to have licensed and manufactured at facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Advanced SMR (<350 MWe) Vendor Designs & Concepts. Tags: Nuclear Power Generation.

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Design Power Powered Concept 265

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MAY 19, 2010

CODA, a California-based designer and manufacturer of battery systems and electric cars, has closed a $58-million Series C investment round, increasing total invested capital to more than $125 million. Tags: Brief. The round, initially capped at $50 million, was increased to accommodate strong investor demand.

Singapore 225

Singapore Manufacturer Electric Cars Batteries 225

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JUNE 10, 2010

Chrysler Group LLC will invest $300 million in its existing transmission manufacturing facilities in Kokomo, Ind. Chrysler Group has licensed the manufacturing rights from Friedrichshafen, Germany-based ZF Group to build the new eight-speed beginning in 2013. Tags: Transmissions. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) to produce the 1.4-liter,

Chrysler 186

Chrysler Manufacturer Fuel Economy 2007 186

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MARCH 30, 2010

The Clean Tech Institute in Santa Clara has agreed to develop a training curriculum for electric auto manufacturing. Aurica intends to have swappable batteries charged with solar and wind power, and will need employees with renewable energy expertise as well as knowledge of electric car manufacturing. Tags: Brief.

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Manufacturer Companies Electric Cars Motor 186

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FEBRUARY 8, 2010

A typical electrohydraulic braking system is designed so that it can function as a purely hydraulic system if current to the system’s electrical circuits is interrupted. Tags: Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems. Blended Braking.

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Hybrid Design Prius Toyota 268

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JUNE 9, 2010

Proterra Inc, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty drive systems, energy storage systems, vehicle control systems and complete transit buses, announced $20 million in funding from cleantech investor, MK Energy and Infrastructure, LLC (MK E+I). Tags: Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty.

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Manufacturer Energy Li-ion Energy Storage 218

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

An RFID data carrier (tag) consisting of a chip and an antenna will be attached to every Audi manufactured at the location—from the Audi A4 to the fully electric e-tron GT—in the body shop during the very first stage of production. On-metal tags” used for the first time in production of the e-tron GT. RFID reader. “On-metal

Audi 379

Audi Production Vehicles Fully Electric 379

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

VMT Technologies, a development and licensing company headquartered at the Novell Technology Center in Provo, Utah, has received purchase orders worth up to $480 million from two EV manufacturers—Vision Motor Cars and Leo Motors—for the VMT Universal Transmission for application in their vehicles. —Mark Stoddard.

Universal 207

Universal Purchase Manufacturer Kentucky 207

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Li-ion cell manufacturer Dow Kokam has acquired Societe de Vehicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of France-based Dassault that develops liquid-cooled high-performance battery packs and energy management systems. Tags: Brief. The companies had signed an agreement outlining their attention to combine in September 2009.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Energy 2009 199

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

Axon Automotive uses novel manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable for eco cars. By designing light cars and giving them good aerodynamics you can radically lower vehicle emissions. Tags: Hybrids Materials Plug-ins. Axon Automotive Ltd. Axon Automotive Ltd.

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Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Hybrid 218

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JUNE 14, 2010

Reaction Design is bundling the latest release of its ENERGICO software with detailed kinetic mechanisms for both gaseous and liquid fuels, enabling substantially more accurate predictions of engine stability and emissions performance. Bernie Rosenthal, Reaction Design’s CEO. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

Design 199

Design Fuel Gas Alternative Fuels 199

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APRIL 14, 2009

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has named Spanish manufacturer Equipos Nucleares SA (ENSA) as a key supplier of reactor pressure vessel (RPV) fabrication for new nuclear power plants. ENSA specializes in manufacturing heavy components for nuclear plants and industrial facilities, including the nuclear steam supply system of nuclear reactors.

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Manufacturer Spain Japan 2012 150

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MAY 29, 2009

Quallion LLC has submitted a final proposal to the California Energy Commission for cost sharing on the expansion of the company’s California lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities. Quallion currently produces high volume medical and military batteries as well as custom-designed aerospace batteries. Tags: Brief.

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Li-ion California Lithium Ion District of Columbia 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has granted Reaction Design one of seven awards for a project intended to support the full-scale implementation and operation of highly efficient coal-based power generation technologies with near-zero emissions. Reaction Design also leads the Model Fuels Consortium. Earlier post.).

Coal 186

Coal Design Chevron Grant 186

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DECEMBER 24, 2009

Based in Joplin, MO, EaglePicher is a designer and manufacturer of batteries, battery management systems and energetic devices for the defense, aerospace and medical industries. Tags: Brief. OM Group, Inc., OM Group, Inc.

Manufacturer 199

Manufacturer Batteries Battery Lithium Sulfur 199

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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.

Manufacturer 199

Manufacturer Indiana Power Powered 199

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JULY 3, 2009

GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a world-class carbon composites manufacturing Center of Excellence on the TUM campus in Garching, near Munich, Germany. Tags: Brief.

Carbon 150

Carbon Manufacturer Carbon Fiber Europe 150

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JANUARY 9, 2010

billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. President Obama announced the award of $2.3 Aerovironment, Inc.

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Tax Credit Obama Tax Clean 210

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

FEV Inc, (FEV) a developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, has completed the first phase of a project under contract to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine manufacturing costs in the development and operation of fuel-efficient, lower-emitting powertrain technologies. Tags: Engines.

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EPA Cost Of Manufacturer Fuel Economy 186

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JANUARY 11, 2010

“We are creating a center of excellence in Michigan for electric transportation.Battery system design and development should be a core competency for Ford.”. —Bill Ford In addition, Ford said it is bringing battery system design and development in-house. Next-generation hybrid based on C-car platform in 2012.

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Michigan Plug-in Ford Plug 252

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The new Ford Figo will be manufactured at Ford’s expanded integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai, which is undergoing a $500 million transformation to become a regional center of excellence for Ford small car production. Tags: China Fuel Efficiency India Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.) China expansion.

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India Ford China Manufacturer 210

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JULY 15, 2010

The announcement was made today during a groundbreaking celebration at CPI’s new battery cell manufacturing facility in Holland that was attended by President Barack Obama and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Tags: Batteries Heavy-duty Hybrids. Earlier post. ) CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the batteries for the Chevrolet Volt.

Eaton 218

Eaton Power Powered Hybrid 218

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MARCH 25, 2010

Isoprene units are polymerized into long chains using a catalyst to produce polyisoprene, which is used as a raw material in the manufacture of tires and other items. Goodyear and other large tire manufacturers use isoprene to produce synthetic rubber for use in tires to supplement use of natural rubber. —Joseph McAuliffe.

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Manufacturer Convert Renewable Polymer 249

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MAY 20, 2010

Honeywell and DuPont are forming a manufacturing joint venture to produce a the new refrigerant HFO-1234yf for use in automotive air conditioning systems. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Vehicle Systems. Earlier post.) The new refrigerant has 99.7% lower global warming potential (GWP) than the current refrigerant.

Manufacturer 199

Manufacturer Climate Change Climate Automobile 199

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed an innovative aluminum piston design that can reliably withstand the mechanical and thermal loads produced by heavily boosted engines, thereby enhancing diesel engine performance and supporting diesel downsizing. Tags: Diesel Engines Materials.

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Downsizing Diesel Engine Design 210

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

gas-cooled reactor with commercial manufacturing, hydrogen production, and. Announcement (FOA) for up to $40 million to support cost-shared design and. research and development, conceptual design, and development of licensing. Phase 2 comprises detailed design, license review, and. the generation of electricity.

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Design Industrial Industry Idaho 210

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Specifically, the funding will go toward reducing the production cost of carbon fiber manufacturing, to help in reducing the weight of vehicles; improved efficiency and lower costs for car batteries; and net-zero energy building technologies. Tags: Brief.

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Carbon Fiber Carbon Building Manufacturer 199

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JUNE 2, 2010

Progress Rail Services is one of the largest providers of rail and transit products and services in North America, including: locomotive upgrade and repair, railcar remanufacturing, trackwork, rail welding, rail repair and replacement, signal design and installation, maintenance of way equipment, parts reclamation and recycling.

Diesel 186

Diesel Global Manufacturer North America 186

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

Pending completion of production prototyping for Cyclone’s Mark V engine in the United States, as well as successful implementation of the intellectual property protection systems in China designed by both GWAPS and Cyclone, GWAPS will also develop the larger 95 hp Mark V engine for electric power production by late 2010.

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China Engine Market Power 170

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JULY 20, 2021

The 2022 Passat Limited Edition includes unique exterior and interior design details created to celebrate the model’s history and recognize the contributions of the employees who built Passat. Inside, Limited Edition models will bear unique seat tags featuring “1 of 1973” on one side and “Chattanooga 2011” on the other.

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Production South Korea 2011 North America 259