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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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This Action Plan is based on four pillars: investing in advanced technologies and financing innovation; improving market conditions; enhancing global competitiveness; and investing in human capital and skills and softening the. The Commission is convinced that financing should cover. social impacts of restructuring.

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EU Industry Ministers Call for Harmonized EV Charging and Safety Standards by Mid-2011

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—“Conclusions on clean and energy-efficient vehicles” The ministers encouraged Member States to adopt and implement the harmonized solution as soon as possible, and the industry to agree on its application via a Memorandum of Understanding or another equivalent method.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space.

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