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Sanyo To Build 30B Plant For Automotive Li-Ion Batteries

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7267) and vehicles of Ford Motor Co. In 2008, Volkswagen and Sanyo announced a partnership to work on next-generation high-performance automotive electric storage systems based on lithium-ion technology. Sanyo’s nickel hydride battery is installed in the Insight hybrid of Honda Motor Co. Earlier post.).

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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The incentives approved today will be awarded to: A-Z Bus Sales in Colton ($500,000 for the buy-down of 25 propane school buses); Big Valley Ford, Inc. EZ Green , located in Foster City (San Mateo County) will receive $49,895 to study a low-cost energy management system that provides energy savings for small commercial buildings.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Jesse Schneider said that in addition to the 8 automakers teaming up for fuel cell vehicle commercialization (GM/Honda; BMW/Toyota; Daimler/Ford/Nissan; and Hyundai), work on infrastructures is underway in three continents: Asia/ Japan; North America/US and Europe.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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