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Battelle-R&D Magazine forecast predicts 5.2% growth in 2012 global R&D spending to $1.4+T, largely driven by Asian economies; US companies and tech providers to boost energy R&D spending by 23.1% to $6.7B

Green Car Congress

The Battelle-R&D Magazine annual Global R&D Funding Forecast concludes that global research and development (R&D) spending will grow by about 5.2% The team from Battelle and R&D Magazine forecast that a 2.1% increasing tech transfer support from US national labs to industry. Global R&D spending 2011. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Play Tax refund: How to spend $2,705 Here are some tips from the pros on the best way to spend your refund. More How healthy are your finances? Answer a few questions and get graded on your money skills. A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.

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Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of World’s First 500-Mile EV

Cars That Think

The spacious sedan actually exceeded expectations, combining shelter-magazine interior luxury, slick handling and boggling acceleration. A factory tour underlines the company's relentless focus on miniaturization and in-house tech. Every buyer is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, pushing the most-affordable Air to $71,400.

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How to Electrify Your EV Fleet the Smart Way

EV Connect

Federal, state and local tax credits and incentives offer strategic advantages for early EV adopters which helps to subsidize sustainability for companies ready to commit to a cleaner, greener fleet. Resources: Green Fleet Magazine - FedEx to Expand EV Fleet Charging Infrastructure USPS - U.S.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? InternetAutoGuide.coms free quote and agent locator can help you get lower rates online.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Nokia cellphone batteries for example have been halved in size, which shows just how much better the tech is getting, without even getting into supercapacitors and alternate chemistry. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This time it’s Obama’s brainless comments in which, within the very same paragraph, he both proclaimed that GM was behind in high tech green technologies which he foolishly proclaims the road to commercial salvation, and then blasts the Volt as a project incapable of saving GM. Email us directly at greeninc@nytimes.com.

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