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The i-MiEV goes on sale in 15 European countries; near-term plan to boost that to 19

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In addition to the first 15 countries the car is to be sold in, there have been requests to introduce the i-MiEV from Finland, Serbia, Turkey, and Slovenia. In response to these requests, MMC plans to ship units to these countries in the near future, making the European countries the i-MiEV will be sold in to 19.

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First project in European BATTERY 2030+ research initiative begins this month

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The European BATTERY 2030+ initiative launches this month with its initial project which will lay the basis for this large-scale research initiative on future battery technologies. The research actions will span the entire value chain.

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Daimler and Geely Holding form global JV for smart; new generation of electric models

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In the future, we are looking forward to working with all partners to sustain our success in China and worldwide. Future production will be located in China. We will jointly design and develop the next generation of smart electric cars that combine high-quality production and known safety standards for sale both in China and globally.

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GE unveils LNG In A Box system

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The first unit will be installed near the border of Italy and Slovenia, with the potential for an additional 25 units for expansion into Europe and the CIS countries. Gasfin signed a memorandum of understanding with GE to install five LNG In A Box units serving “clusters” of LNG fueling stations.

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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By joining forces with Shell, IONITY will be able to install its fast charging infrastructure at sites throughout ten European countries: Belgium, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

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Nissan to produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines in North America; latest step in collaboration

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Two-seater smart vehicles will be produced at Daimler’s plant in Hambach, France, and four-seater smart and Renault production are slated for Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. All-new entry-level city van project for Mercedes-Benz. The project is on schedule with expected launch in late 2012. Powertrain cross-supply.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler partnership solid and expanding; 12 projects on three continents

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We remain confident about our relationship for the foreseeable future. And that’s how we will continue to work together in the future—with joint projects that establish a win-win situation for all partners involved and create value for our customers worldwide. —Renault-Nissan CEO and Chairman Carlos Ghosn.

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