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Austrian bus company signs framework agreement for up to 106 Solaris battery-electric and hydrogen buses

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Austrian bus company Österreichische Postbus AG (ÖBB Postbus) has signed another framework agreement with Solaris for the delivery of up to 106 battery-electric and hydrogen buses that would be deployed throughout Austria. ÖBB Postbus is the largest bus company in Austria and a leader in regional public bus transport.

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The Michelin Group acquires minority stake in fuel cell company Symbio FCell

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The Michelin Group has taken a significant minority stake in French fuel cell company Symbio FCell as part of the company’s second round of funding. The company says that its core expertise is in the integration of these components to build solutions tailored to each vehicle.

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Biobutanol companies merge: Green Biologics with butylfuel

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UK-based industrial biotechnology company Green Biologics Limited (GBL) merged with US-based butylfuel Inc., a renewable chemicals and biofuels company. Biofuels remains a strategic driver for GBL, with the company’s immediate market focus on butanol and C 4 chemicals. which became Green Biologics, Inc.

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SMR company NuScale Power successfully completes helical coil steam generator testing

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NuScale Power, a company developing small modular reactor technology (SMR) (earlier post), recently successfully completed its helical coil steam generator (HCSG) testing activities at the SIET S.p.A. As a result, the plant is safe, simpler, and less expensive to build and operate, according to the company. Earlier post.).

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2001-2003 Toyota Prius Recall: Steering Nut On Early Hybrids

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Toyota has issued a recall notice for its very earliest hybrids, the 2001 through 2003 Prius sedan models. The company will replace the pinion-shaft attachment nuts in the electric power steering box, which could loosen over time if the wheel is "repeatedly and strongly turned" to the full-lock position, Toyota said.

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This 2003 Honda Concept Looks Just Like Honda's New EV

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Honda's Saloon concept looks like a glimpse into to the company's future. But as this 2003 concept shows, it's also a nod to the past.

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Seambiotic and Chinese Power Company to Build $10M Commercial Microalgae Farm in China

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companies associated with China Guodian Corporation, to establish a Chinese joint venture for the commercial cultivation of microalgae. China Guodian is one of China’s largest power companies with more than 100 power stations. and Penglai Weiyuan Science & Trading Ltd.,

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