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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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In addition, the newly announced manufacturing innovation institute topics now under competition include: Robotics in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oregon State U.; Power America (Raleigh, NC). VRCO; and many more small and medium-sized manufacturers. Missouri U.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Partners with Singapore Government for EVs

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Singapore is well-positioned for the deployment of EVs due to our relative small size, urban environment, robust electrical grid and IT infrastructure. EV development is an exciting new area particularly relevant to the Singapore context. Lawrence Wong, Chief Executive, EMA.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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Other actions included: In April 2009, Nissan introduced the Nissan ECO Series (NECO Series), which qualify for tax breaks under Japan’s new preferential tax scheme for environment-friendly vehicles. Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C.

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Nissan signs electric car alliance with Europcar

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As Rafael Girona, Europcar Groupe’s Chief Operating Officer, explains, “This signature fits perfectly with the principles of our Green charter and our action policy intended to offer our customers a fleet with as limited an impact as possible on the environment.

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

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Singapore is well-positioned for the deployment of EVs due to our relative small size, urban environment, robust electrical grid and IT infrastructure,&# said Mr Lawrence Wong, Chief Executive, EMA. . “EV development is an exciting new area particularly relevant to the Singapore context.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Progress Energy Corporation by Advanced Vehicle Research Center , with Hymotion kit, July 2007 (Raleigh, NC), contact Mike.Ligett@. Advanced Energy , Prius by Hymotion and Advanced Vehicle Research Center, July 2007, (Raleigh, NC). Contact LMirisola@. Contact Ewan Pritchard at epritcha@advancedenergy.org. Contact Roger Kuhlman, PE.

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