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Ovonic Battery Company extends NiMH license with GS Yuasa for life of patents

Green Car Congress

GS Yuasa is a holding company jointly established by Yuasa Corporation and Japan Storage Battery Co., OBC invented NiMH rechargeable battery technology that is used globally in hybrid-electric vehicles, and in many consumer and commercial rechargeable batteries. In July, ECD initiated a process to divest itself of OBC.

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Jeep reveals Recon, Wagoneer S and Avenger EVs; on-sale from 2023

EV Central

The Polish-built Avenger will be the first Jeep EV to go on-sale globally when it launches in Europe in early 2023, while the Recon and Wagoneer S will start production in 2024. Positioned under the Renegade, which is no longer sold in Australia, the Avenger was slated for sale in South Korea and Japan as well as Europe.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

Green Car Congress

Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. The C-MAX vehicles will be built on the company’s global C-segment platform and are two of five electrified vehicles Ford plans to launch in North America in 2012.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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nk Global views London as a first market when it relaunches the Th!nk Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way. Despite being low-speed vehicles about which safety concerns have been raised, they have months long waiting lists. Norway's Th!nk nk City in 2008. NiMH is the risk-free pathway.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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GE: The global stimulus bellwether FORTUNE 500 Current Issue Subscribe to Fortune (Fortune Magazine) -- Warren Buffett is famous for his rules of investing: When a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for bad economics, it is usually the reputation of the business that remains intact.

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