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An electric car is an alternative fuel automobile that is propeled by electric motors and motor controllers, in place of more common propulsion methods such as the internal combustion engine (ICE). Electric cars are specifically a variety of electric vehicle created or adapted for use on the road. They are commonly powered by on-board battery packs, and as such are battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Other on-board energy storage methods that are expected to come into use in the future include ultracapacitors, fuel cells, and a spinning flywheel which stores kinetic energy. Read More

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SpaceX Makes History - 1st Private Capsule Links To International Space Station

By IBTimes

Private-sector initiatives in space made history Friday when SpaceX’s Dragon space capsule was grappled by and attached to the International Space Station. (May 25)

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Straight Talk from The Graphite Express

By Street Wise Reports

In early May, the Graphite Express Conference rolled in to Toronto for a date with investors looking to punch a ticket to big returns. Twelve companies and two speakers made their pitch to roughly 300 investors at the Sheraton Center, curious to see ... (May 08)

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Supercars at the 2012 EcoVelocity Green Motor Show
Supercars at 2012 EcoVelocity Green Motor Show

By IBTimes UK

The low-carbon motor event of EcoVelocity has returned to London once again following the success of the 2011 event from 5 May to 13 May, 2012. (May 07)

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Top 5 Figures Influencing Renewable Energy in the U.S.

By OilPrice.com

As Oilprice.com embarks on its Top 5 series, we thought it expedient to begin with our take on the key figures shaping and influencing U.S. renewable energy efforts, not least because the issue of energy security is being prioritized in campaigning ahead of U.S. presidential elections. (May 03)

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China and Copper Prices

By LiveTradingNews

China is stockpiling Copper, price to rise. It was reported that the copper inventory on the London Metals Exchange (LME) declined by 4.1% last week, the latest weekly fall, indicating that Copper inventories in London have are reduced by about 50% since September 2011. (May 02)

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The 2012 Ford Focus Electric will serve as the pace car for NASCAR's Capital City 400 at the Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.
Why The Ford Focus Electric Will Pace NASCAR's Capital City 400

By IBTimes

NASCAR will have its first-ever all-electric pace car at the Sprint Cup Capital City 400 race at the Richmond (Va.) International Raceway on Saturday. All decked out in NASCAR livery will be the 2012 Ford Focus Electric vehicle that the Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) unveiled on video this week. (Apr 28)

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Tap Profits in the Growing Graphite Market: Simon Moores

By Street Wise Reports

Graphite is the Next Big Thing for resource investors, but as in any sector, due diligence is a prerequisite for success. Enter Simon Moores, graphite market specialist with Industrial Minerals in London. (Apr 20)

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The 2012 Ford Focus Electric charging.
2012 Ford Focus Electric Review: Silent, Quick and Efficient

By IBTimes

Ford Motor Co. trotted-out some brand, spanking new 2012 Ford Focus Electric cars in New York on Tuesday for a first round of test driving, and the new electric car certainly seems to meet Ford's twin goals of high fuel-economy with a positive driving experience. (Apr 17)

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Ford Focus Electric To Hit US Roads At $39,200: Top Electric Cars In The Market To Challenge The New Vehicle (PHOTOS)

By IBTimes

The Electric Vehicle (EV) market is all set to witness a slew of offerings by major car manufacturers this year. Back in CES 2011, Ford announced its plans to electrify its Focus compact and now the company has recently announced its plans to bring the electric vehicle to the market. (Apr 17)

MORE TOPICS: BLACKBERRY, SMARTPHONE, ANDROID

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Rare Earths Neodymium And Dysprosium Breach Critical Supply Numbers

By IBTimes AU

Rare earths neodymium and dysprosium, critical components needed to create high-performance permanent magnets to support certain technologies, have been found in the brink of supply in the coming years, according to a research by the Massachusetts In... (Apr 12)

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