Nissan to launch joint venture with Sumitomo Corp. for recycling of electric car batteriesOctober 20th, 2009 Nissan in electric car batteries recycling ventureTOKYO — Nissan Motor Co. said it will set up a joint venture with a Japanese trading house for recycling of electric car batteries.
US closing some Bolivia programs, new sign of tensionsSeptember 20th, 2009 US closing some programs in BoliviaLA PAZ, Bolivia — The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia says it is closing some democracy-promotion programs at the request of the Bolivian government.
Bolivia's Morales open to investment partners in energy sector but not foreign ownershipSeptember 14th, 2009 Morales: Bolivia open to energy sector investmentMADRID — Bolivia welcomes foreign investment in its energy and natural resource sectors but without foreign companies acting as owners, President Evo Morales said Monday. Bolivia's plans to nationalize its electricity sector and how this might affect Spanish companies in the South American country will be among the top items on Morales' agenda during his trip to Madrid, which began Sunday.
Bolivia's Morales decides to go ahead with purchase of presidential plane from RussiaSeptember 12th, 2009 Bolivia to buy presidential plane from RussiaLA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales says Bolivia has decided to buy a presidential plane from Russia after Moscow offered to set up an aircraft maintenance center in the South American nation. Defense Minister Walker San Miguel announced in early August that Bolivia had agreed to purchase an Antonov presidential plane with satellite phone, Internet links and a meeting room from Russia for $30 million.
Swiss electric car battery maker ReVolt Technology picks Portland, Ore., for US headquartersSeptember 1st, 2009 Swiss battery maker ReVolt picks Oregon as US basePORTLAND, Ore. — A Swiss company developing zinc batteries for electric cars has chosen Portland, Ore., as its U.S.
Iranian diplomat: $280 million loan approved for BoliviaJuly 29th, 2009 Iran approves $280 million loan for BoliviaLA PAZ, Bolivia — Iran's top diplomat in Bolivia says the Islamic republic has approved a $280 million low-interest loan for President Evo Morales' government to use as it sees fit. Gas and oil exploration are possibilities.
Nissan gives preview of electric car for mass-production next year in green strategyJuly 27th, 2009 Nissan gives preview of its vaunted electric carYOKOSUKA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. showed off its super-quiet, zero-emission electric car Monday — a key green offering for Japan's No.
Astronauts to install new station batteries, finish leftover work on extra-long spacewalk 4July 24th, 2009 Astronauts to install new batteries on spacewalk 4CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts are out on an extra-long spacewalk to give the international space station more fresh batteries.
Replacing batteries on solar array is top task for astronauts during third spacewalkJuly 22nd, 2009 Even in space, batteries need to be replacedCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Even in space, batteries need to be replaced.
Bolivia coca growers say they'll contribute crop to help Morales' re-electionJuly 19th, 2009 Bolivia coca growers back Morales re-electionLA PAZ, Bolivia — A leader of coca growers in Central Bolivia says the farmers are putting their controversial crop behind President Evo Morales' campaign for re-election. Asterio Romero tells the government's Patria Nueva radio station that each of his union's 45,000 members will donate a pound of coca to help Morales in the December election.
Hitachi to supply lithium-ion batteries to GM for hybrids, sharply boost output capacityJuly 2nd, 2009 Hitachi to supply lithium-ion batteries to GMTOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Hitachi Ltd. said Thursday it will supply lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles to General Motors Corp.
Bolivia arrests 8 Mennonite men accused of raping more than 60 women at their farm communityJune 24th, 2009 Bolivia: 8 Mennonite men accused of raping womenLA PAZ, Bolivia — Eight men from a Mennonite farming community in eastern Bolivia have been accused of raping dozens of females at the settlement, a prosecutor said Tuesday, indicating at least one victim was an underage girl. Prosecutor Freddy Perez told The Associated Press that 60 women, from 11 to 47 years old, have accused the men of rape.
US offers billions for green carsJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US threw its support behind greener vehicles and electric cars Tuesday, approving $8 billion in loans to carmakers Ford Motor, Nissan and Tesla Motors. The loans are the first to be granted from a $25-billion fund for more fuel-efficient technologies that was approved by Congress in 2006.
12 killed in Bolivia bus accidentJune 12th, 2009 LA PAZ - Twelve people have been killed and several others injured when the bus in which they were travelling veered off the road and fell into a deep ravine in Bolivia. The accident occurred Thursday in the central Bolivian region of Cochabamba.
Bolivia says Peru ties threatened by decision to harbor ex-officials accused in 2003 killingsMay 14th, 2009 Bolivia: Peru ties 'at risk' over refugee decisionLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's president says relations with Peru are at "high risk" after the neighboring nation gave refuge to two more former Bolivian officials accused in the 2003 army killings of dozens of protesters. Evo Morales says his government is considering its response to what he calls a "provocation and an open aggression" by his Peruvian counterpart, Alan Garcia.
Loading ...