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MINI unveils the Cooper SE, its first 100% electric convertible

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

MINI has unveiled the first all-electric MINI Cooper SE convertible. The MINI Cooper SE, the company’s foray into EVs, has been putting smiles on faces around the globe since its introduction. The MINI Cooper SE hardtop has gained a cult following worldwide for its fun handling, low entry price tag, and quirky “MINI-ness.”

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Ko-Fas project finds cooperative transponders and cooperative perception technology could bring significant road safety benefits

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

The results showed that use of cooperative transponder technologies in combination with cooperative perception technologies could bring important benefits for road safety. Ko-TAG explored cooperative sensor technology on the basis of transponder systems (transponder = miniature transmitter/receiver).

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Japan Airlines conducts first flight with blend of two different types of SAF

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2021

JAL has now loaded 5 of 7 of those types of SAF (Alphanumeric tag corresponds to SAF Annex): January 2009: Asia’s first test flight using SAF made from camelina, a type of non-edible raw material (A2, Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEFA-SPK). HC-HEFA-SPK was developed by IHI.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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APRIL 15, 2024

The driver's door latch mechanism was broken, so I couldn't take a look at the build tag and see the assembly date for this car (this is a common problem with junkyard vehicles). The Taurus name isn't gone yet, because Ford still applies it to Mondeos sold in the nations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

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Kati to cut its carbon footprint by half at Keliber’s lithium drilling site by using Neste renewable fuel oil

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The price tag for the fuel is about 25% bigger than for fossil fuel, which means an increase of about 2% in the total drilling cost. Cooperation with Keliber on the lithium project has continued for about 20 years. When it comes to safety issues, the renewable fuel does not endanger water organisms or human health.

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Renewable Oil Carbon Fuel

ZF and Foton Extend Strategic Cooperation

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

renewed their agreement on strategic cooperation in China. The strategic cooperation between the two started in September 2008. The parties are exploring possible cooperation in other fields and are investigating the joint potentials for cooperation outside of China. Tags: Brief.

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TU München team develops new technique for accurate distance measurement by advanced driver assistance systems using cooperative transponders

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2014

Basic concept for range detection using cooperative transponders. Garrit Kalverkamp, Bernhard Schaffer (2013) Transponder-based ranging (Ko-TAG presentation). Click to enlarge. when they are hidden from the driver’s view. Autonomous driving Connected vehicles Driver Assistance Systems Safety Sensors'

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Gazprom and Shell to pursue broader strategic cooperation globally

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell plc, signed a protocol on strategic global cooperation. Cooperation in the downstream oil products business in Russia and Europe, as well as Gazprom participation in Shell upstream projects outside of Russia.

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Global Russia 2007 Oil

PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors to Develop Electric Version of Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Under this new cooperative agreement, both partners will specify all technical and industrial aspects to be able to commence production of these electric versions by the end of 2012. Tags: Brief.

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Ford reducing stake in Mazda to 3.5%

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Ford and Mazda will continue to cooperate in areas of mutual benefits such as key joint ventures and exchange of technology information, Ford said. Tags: Brief. Ford said it plans to remain one of Mazda’s largest shareholders and remains committed to its strategic partnership with Mazda, which spans more than 30 years.

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Mazda Ford Corporation Motors

BlueFire Renewables Signs 15-Year Feedstock Supply Contract for Cellulosic Ethanol Facility

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

has signed a contract with Cooper Marine & Timberlands (CMT) to provide feedstock for BlueFire’s planned cellulosic ethanol facility in Fulton, MS for a period of up to 15 years. Cooper Marine Timberlands (CMT), with several chip mills in operation in Mississippi and Alabama, is a member company of Cooper/T.

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Renewable Supplies Mississippi South America

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën Sign Final Agreement On i-MiEV

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has signed a Final Cooperative Agreement regarding development and supply of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV with PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA). The main points of this Final Cooperative Agreement are: PSA will sell the EVs under the Peugeot and Citroën brands. Tags: Brief.

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BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën to Continue Partnership with Next-Generation 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engine

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The partners have also confirmed to examine other possible areas for cooperation at systems and component level, with the aim of leveraging synergies in the development, production and procurement of selected components. The current cooperation between the companies has produced 1.3 Tags: Brief. million engines since 2006.

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BMW Gasoline Engine 2006

Geely Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Johnson Controls For Parts, Clean Energy Collaboration

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2009

China automaker Geely Group has signed a global strategic cooperation agreement with Johnson Controls. Johnson Controls will provide a range of auto parts to Geely, and the two will cooperate in the clean energy sector in unspecified areas. Tags: Brief. Geely is a preferred bidder for Volvo Cars.

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Open for business! Electric Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives with 610kW triple-motor power and $500K price tag

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APRIL 19, 2024

Joining the convertible Abarth 500e and Fiat 500e and incoming MG Cyberster and latest-gen MINI Cooper SE, the new Maserati GranCabrio Folgore instantly becomes the fastest and most expensive zero-emissions droptop money can buy with prices set to kick-off at more than $500,000. The post Open for business!

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BMW Group and PSA Expand Cooperation to Hybrid Systems for Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and Philippe Varin, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their companies’ cooperation by including hybrid components for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Tags: Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers.

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BMW Hybrid Vehicles 2010

Renault and Opel to Continue Cooperation in Light Commercial Vans into Next Generation

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Renault and Opel/Vauxhall will continue their cooperation in the Light Commercial Vehicles segment, including their collaboration on the next generation of the successful Opel Vivaro and Renault Trafic models. Tags: Brief. No further details on the aspects of the project are available at this point.

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Light Commercial Convert Renewable

Qatar and Volkswagen to Intensify Cooperation

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2010

The Emirate of Qatar, the Volkswagen Group, Porsche Automobil Holding SE and the State of Lower Saxony expressed an interest in strengthening their cooperation, particularly in the fields of research, development and education. Tags: Brief. Dirk Baumgartner. The shareholding is the Emirate’s largest single investment to date.

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Mitsubishi Motors signs cooperation agreement to promote EVs with the Singapore Government

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and its distributor in Singapore Cycle & Carriage Automotive PTE Limited (CCA) signed a Cooperation Agreement to collaborate on activities to popularize electric vehicles (EV) with the Singapore government. Tags: Brief.

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Volvo Group Enters Academic Partnership with Pennsylvania State University

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

The Volvo Group has chosen Pennsylvania State University to be the first North American member of Volvo’s Academic Partner Program, which was launched globally in 2009 for research cooperation with selected universities. Tags: Brief. Jan-Eric Sundgren, head of public affairs and environmental issues for the Volvo Group.

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Pennsylvania Volvo Universal Sweden

US and Masdar to Strengthen Cooperation on Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Water and Biofuels, and Buildings

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2010

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, builds on ties between the United States and the United Arab Emirates to establish a framework for cooperation in three key areas: carbon capture and sequestration; water and bio-fuels; and building technology. Tags: Brief.

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Finnish and Russian Companies Partner to Develop and Build Specialty Icebreaker to Combat Oil Spills

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2010

Furthermore, this will represent a big step forward in strengthening the Finnish-Russian cooperation in the field of shipbuilding. STX Finland Oy is a shipbuilding company that specializes in building special-purpose icebreaking and ice-class vessels and has a long history of cooperation with the Russian maritime industry.

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Oil Finland Building Companies

United States and Italy Sign Agreements to Advance Developments in Nuclear Energy

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Italian Minister for Economic Development Claudio Scajola signed two important nuclear energy agreements that may lead to construction of new nuclear power plants and improved cooperation on advanced nuclear energy systems and fuel cycle technologies in both countries. Tags: Brief. Secretary Chu.

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GM inaugurates flexi-engine plant in India

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

In February 2010, GM and its Chinese partner SAIC opened a joint venture in India for cooperation in vehicle manufacturing and sales. Tags: Brief. In the first 10 months of 2010, GM India sold a record 93,960 vehicles, representing a 73% increase over the same period last year.

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India GM Engine Automobile Manufacturer

Turbine Truck Engines and Beijing Royal Aerospace Facilities Co., Ltd. Sign Cooperative Agreement

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

ROYAL) have signed a Cooperative Agreement in which Royal will coordinate further funding, design, testing, technical evaluation, and other matters regarding building engineered prototype units of the Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine (DCGT) engine for the heavy duty trucking industry in China. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Engine China Grant Gas-Electric

Report: Japan Considering Economic Aid To Bolivia in Return for Lithium Supplies

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2010

Tags: Brief. About half of the world’s lithium deposits are believed to be in Bolivia’s Great Lake of Uyuni. Japan, France, Brazil and other countries are vying to tap these mostly undeveloped reserves. Bolivia is expected to decide in the first half of this year which companies will be awarded the development work.

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SAIC and GM sign memorandum of understanding for long-term strategic cooperation; development of new energy vehicles a core element

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

GM) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation. The signing of the MoU builds on the automakers’ efforts to explore cooperation in Asia’s emerging markets, led by India ( earlier post ), and to co-develop two efficient next-generation powertrain families. SAIC Motor Corp.,

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GM Energy Vehicles 2010

European and Chinese Auto Manufacturers Groups Sign Cooperation Agreement

Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2009

The European Automobile Manufacturers’s Association (ACEA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) in Beijing. Tags: Brief. ACEA Secretary General Ivan Hodac welcomed the agreement as an important milestone in the ACEA activities in China.

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New MINI Countryman Offers First 1.6L Combination of Twin-Scroll Turbo, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Management

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2010

The MINI Cooper S Countryman. The power range extends from 66 kW/90 hp in the MINI One D Countryman all the way to 135 kW/184 hp in the MINI Cooper S Countryman. MINI Cooper S Countryman. MINI Cooper Countryman. MINI Cooper D Countryman. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge. MINI One Countryman.

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MPG Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Engine

Chery launches new EV; powered by China BAK pack

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Currently, we are the only lithium-ion battery supplier to power Chery’s electric vehicles and will continue to expand our cooperation with Chery. Tags: Brief. —Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. Chery uses a NiMH battery system from Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions in the hybrid A5 ISG sedan. Earlier post.).

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Chery Li-ion China Lithium Ion

Petrobras and Galp to Form Biofuels Joint Venture in Portugal

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2010

Petrobras and Galp Energia signed a cooperation agreement for a biofuels production project in Portugal. Tags: Brief. The project will be implemented via a parity joint venture yet to be formally constituted. According to Petrobras Biocombustível CEO Miguel Rossetto, production is expected to start in Portugal in 2015. Earlier post.).

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Portugal Brazil Oil 2015

Daimler to Expand Agreement with Renault/Nissan to Include Electric Motors, Batteries and Powertrains

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

In an interview with Reuters , Thomas Weber, Daimler’s head of research, said that the company will expand its cooperation with Renault and Nissan to “ include all three partners as far as electric motors, batteries and powertrains are concerned. ” Tags: Brief. stake in Renault and a 3.1% stake in Nissan.

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SAIC Motor invests $500M in GMs IPO; 0.97% of equity

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Noting that GM is an important strategic partner of SAIC Group, SAIC Motor pointed to continued expansion of their scope of cooperation. In November 2010, SAIC Motor and GM announced that they would further strengthen their cooperation in such core fields as new energy vehicles, development of new generation vehicle models, etc.

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Motor Motors Motoring GM

Toyota establishes RD company in China

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tags: Brief. Toyota says that the company will enhance its ability to conduct market-environment research and R&D in China and supplements the activities of TMC’s existing R&D centers at its Chinese joint-venture companies.

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Toyota China Companies Chinese

Brazil Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Sugarcane Ethanol, Other Technology

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2010

Tags: Brief. Hedayat said that IDRO is now working on projects for utilizing plant fuel, and added, “The existence of vast cane farms in southern (Iran), fuel, engine and vehicle research centers and auto-making companies indicates that the organization enjoys the required capability for research, production and supply of plant fuel.”.

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Iran Brazil 2008 United States

Mitsubishi Motors Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Denmark for i-MiEV

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

The Danish government, in order to reduce CO 2 emissions in its country, is proactively implementing environmental conservation initiatives as national policy—a part of which are EV-related tax incentives—and approached MMC for cooperation in the popularization of EVs in Denmark. Tags: Brief.

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i-MiEV Denmark Mitsubishi Monaco

Daimler Setting Up New smart Product Unit

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

At the same time close cooperation with the Mercedes-Benz Development, Production and Sales Divisions will ensure that relevant synergies continue to be consistently utilized. Tags: Brief.

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Production Mercedes 2010 Sale

Rentech and UOP Expand Synthetic Fuels Alliance to Include Synthesis Gas Cleaning for Biomass-to-Liquids Production

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

The companies currently cooperate to market integrated technology solutions for the production of liquid products from synthesis gas (syngas) in projects that combine the patented Rentech Process based on Fischer-Tropsch chemistry with UOP’s upgrading technology for production of finished products, including synthetic jet and diesel fuels.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Fuel

Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2010

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG today announced a broad strategic cooperation that also involves equity exchanges that result in giving the Renault-Nissan Alliance a 3.1% Daimler, Renault and Nissan will also cooperate on future gasoline and diesel engines. The result of the equity exchanges. Click to enlarge. Powertrains.

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Nissan Light Commercial Vehicles

Solar2fuel Project in Germany Pursuing Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Methanol for Engines or Fuel Cells

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2010

The scientists at Heidelberg University are cooperating with BASF experts headed by Dr. Jan Schoeneboom to develop an air-and light-stable combination of dyes and functionalized nanoscale semiconductor particles. Tags: Catalysts Methanol Solar. Dr. Michael Grunze, Heidelberg University. BASF serves as coordinator for the consortium.

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Conversion Engine Germany CO2

New Cooperative Project for Electric Powertrains Between PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2010

MMC and PSA Peugeot Citroën have already signed a Cooperative Agreement regarding the development and supply of electric vehicles for Europe. Tags: Brief. This new step results from continuing discussions between the companies to expand their existing current collaboration on electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Motors Motoring

Ford In Another Texas Partnership for Plug-in Preparation: Oncor

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Cooperation between Ford and Oncor also involves working with the state and local governments on the most efficient ways to bring EVs to north Texas. Tags: Brief. Earlier, Ford had announced similar partnerships with Austin Energy in Austin and Centerpoint Energy in Houston. Earlier post.).

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Texas Plug-in Ford Plug

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën Sign Cooperative Agreement on EV for Europe

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Moving forward on their earlier Memorandum of Understanding ( earlier post ), Osamu Masuko, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), and Philippe Varin, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroën, in Paris signed a cooperative agreement that signifies a new step in their partnership on electric vehicles (EV). Tags: Brief.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Corporation Europe

SAE Releases J1772 EV Charging Coupler Standard

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2010

SAE J1772 standard was developed by the SAE Hybrid J1772 Task Force in cooperation with major automotive OEMs and suppliers, charging equipment manufacturers, national labs, utility companies, universities and standards organizations from North America, Europe and Asia. Tags: Brief.

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Standards Charging Re-Charge North America

MINI unveils the Cooper SE, its first 100% electric convertible

Ko-Fas project finds cooperative transponders and cooperative perception technology could bring significant road safety benefits

Japan Airlines conducts first flight with blend of two different types of SAF

Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

Kati to cut its carbon footprint by half at Keliber’s lithium drilling site by using Neste renewable fuel oil

ZF and Foton Extend Strategic Cooperation

TU München team develops new technique for accurate distance measurement by advanced driver assistance systems using cooperative transponders

Gazprom and Shell to pursue broader strategic cooperation globally

PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors to Develop Electric Version of Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo

Ford reducing stake in Mazda to 3.5%

BlueFire Renewables Signs 15-Year Feedstock Supply Contract for Cellulosic Ethanol Facility

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën Sign Final Agreement On i-MiEV

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën to Continue Partnership with Next-Generation 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engine

Geely Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Johnson Controls For Parts, Clean Energy Collaboration

Open for business! Electric Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives with 610kW triple-motor power and $500K price tag

BMW Group and PSA Expand Cooperation to Hybrid Systems for Front Wheel Drive Vehicles

Renault and Opel to Continue Cooperation in Light Commercial Vans into Next Generation

Qatar and Volkswagen to Intensify Cooperation

Mitsubishi Motors signs cooperation agreement to promote EVs with the Singapore Government

Volvo Group Enters Academic Partnership with Pennsylvania State University

US and Masdar to Strengthen Cooperation on Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Water and Biofuels, and Buildings

Finnish and Russian Companies Partner to Develop and Build Specialty Icebreaker to Combat Oil Spills

United States and Italy Sign Agreements to Advance Developments in Nuclear Energy

GM inaugurates flexi-engine plant in India

Turbine Truck Engines and Beijing Royal Aerospace Facilities Co., Ltd. Sign Cooperative Agreement

Report: Japan Considering Economic Aid To Bolivia in Return for Lithium Supplies

SAIC and GM sign memorandum of understanding for long-term strategic cooperation; development of new energy vehicles a core element

European and Chinese Auto Manufacturers Groups Sign Cooperation Agreement

New MINI Countryman Offers First 1.6L Combination of Twin-Scroll Turbo, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Management

Chery launches new EV; powered by China BAK pack

Petrobras and Galp to Form Biofuels Joint Venture in Portugal

Daimler to Expand Agreement with Renault/Nissan to Include Electric Motors, Batteries and Powertrains

SAIC Motor invests $500M in GMs IPO; 0.97% of equity

Toyota establishes RD company in China

Brazil Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Sugarcane Ethanol, Other Technology

Mitsubishi Motors Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Denmark for i-MiEV

Daimler Setting Up New smart Product Unit

Rentech and UOP Expand Synthetic Fuels Alliance to Include Synthesis Gas Cleaning for Biomass-to-Liquids Production

Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

Solar2fuel Project in Germany Pursuing Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Methanol for Engines or Fuel Cells

New Cooperative Project for Electric Powertrains Between PSA Peugeot Citroën and Mitsubishi Motors

Ford In Another Texas Partnership for Plug-in Preparation: Oncor

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën Sign Cooperative Agreement on EV for Europe

SAE Releases J1772 EV Charging Coupler Standard

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