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May 21, 2013
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Green Car Congress: Nissan LEAF passes 25,000 sales mark in US

The Nissan LEAF has sold more than 25,000 units in the US. The battery-electric car posted its best US sales month yet in March, and a 423.5% year-over-year sales increase in April. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 20, 2013
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Green Car Congress: Renault signs on as official partner of Spark Racing Technology for Formula E

Renault SAS has signed on as official Technical Partner of Spark Racing Technology (SRT) to supply the Formula E cars to be entered in the FIA Formula E Championship. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 17, 2013
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Green Car Congress: DOE launches H2USA public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure for transportation

The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched H2USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for US consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 16, 2013
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Green Car Congress: Toyota tweaks Auris Hybrid for lower CO2 emissions

Toyota has upgraded the Auris Hybrid to reduce its CO2 emissions to 84 g/km, down from the current 87 g/km. Refinements include vehicle tuning and adopting various aerodynamic improvements such as new aero-stabilizing fins. These measures combine to improve the overall energy efficiency without negatively impacting vehicle performance. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 14, 2013
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Green Car Congress: LS Group and Dongfeng Motor to partner on e-vehicles

South Korea conglomerate LS Group and China-based Dongfeng Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on hybrid and electric cars. Pinboard (MacAaron)

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May 11, 2013
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Green Car Congress: Tesla Motors posts first quarterly profit

Tesla reached profitability in the first quarter of 2013 for the first time in its ten year history. According to the shareholder letter, the company exceeded its targets for deliveries; significantly expanded gross margin; and improved execution throughout the company. Pinboard (MacAaron)