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BP invests in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot

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BP Ventures has invested $20 million in Israel-based ultra-fast charging battery developer StoreDot. Together with a proprietary separator and electrolyte, this new architecture delivers a high current and low internal resistance, with enhanced energy density and a prolonged battery life. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group. GAC Group ranks No. Qoros Auto Co.

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Nissan signs electric car alliance with Europcar

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Nissan through the Renault-Nissan Alliance has committed to being a global leader in zero-emission vehicles,” said Eric Nicolas, senior vice president, administration and finance Nissan International SA. The Renault-Nissan Alliance will introduce zero-emission vehicles in the United States and Japan starting from 2010.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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The Climate Change Commission has recommended setting a time limit on light vehicles with internal combustion engines entering, being manufactured, or assembled in Aotearoa as early as 2030. Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines.

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Pike Research makes 10 electric vehicle predictions for 2013

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Sales of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) in 2013 will continue to outpace the first years of hybrid vehicle sales as more than 210,000 PEVs will be sold globally and more than three dozen PEV models will debut, according to a year-end free whitepaper published by Pike Research, that makes 10 specific predictions about electric vehicles in 2013.

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When Can We Expect Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks on the Road?

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The federal government intends to spend $7 billion in the coming years to finance various state government, research organization and private company projects. Hyundai’s Xcient fuel cell semi, which is available in South Korea, New Zealand, Israel, Germany and Switzerland, will enter the North American market soon.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Early Days in the Obama Administration An Address I'd Like to Hear Global Warming Solutions Included in Transportatio. Thinking Globally, Acting Locally San Francisco City Carbon Collobarative 18th and 1. People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space.

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