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Judgment Day for Nissan



EV World's Japan correspondent is on hand in Tokyo for the reveal of Nissan's LEAF all-electric car and share's hopes and fears.

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The Coming Plug-In Prius: A Brief
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FRI, 20 NOV 2009 HEADLINES
Electric Cars Throwing Japanese Engine Makers Into Crisis Mode
Summary: What do you do when Nissan doesn't need your gasoline engine components anymore?
Source: Bloomberg
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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 Nissan Previews Electric Commercial Van Concept
Summary: Zero-emissions van seen as practical for ambulances and taxis where zero exhaust emissions are critical.
Source: Nissan Motor Co.
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Australians Need to Build E-Bike Charging Stations Along with Bike Paths
Summary: Dr Roger Kalla asks 'are we going to look at power-assisted bikes as a safety problem or a mobility opportunity?'
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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 XO2: Folding Electric Scooter for Urban Living
Summary: French-design electric scooter features detachable 'suitcase' battery pack.
Source: EV Worldwire
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Flux Power Introduces New Lithium Battery and Charger
Summary: New Flux Power 12-450v charger can be run as a single unit in a variable output mode up to 3.3kW or stacked to provide more than 50kW of charging power.
Source: Earthtimes
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Argonne Lab Awarded $8.8M for Battery Research Facilities
Summary: Funds will be used to build or remodel three battery research-and-development facilities on its DuPage County campus.
Source: Daily Herald
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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 NetGain Introduces New Liquid-Cooled Controller for Electric Cars
Summary: New controller for series wound DC motors has CANbus, super-silent operation, 1400+ torque producing amps, high-voltage capabilities, and expandability,
Source: NetGain
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Idaho National Lab Logs Million Plug-in Hybrid Miles
Summary: The highest fuel economy improvement they recorded was 95 percent.
Source: KIFI TV8
Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Toyota Begins Plug-In Prius Lease Talks in Japan
Summary: Approximately 200 units will be leased through a leasing company to designated parties such as government ministries, local governments and energy companies.
Source: Toyota
Published: 19 Nov 2009
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The Greening of the Automobile Tire
Summary: The political theater of the Obama-McCain presidential campaign highlighted the role tires can play in improved vehicle efficiency.
Source: American Chemical Society
Published: 19 Nov 2009
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