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A123, U.S.-Backed Battery Maker, Claims Breakthrough - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • lithium-ion batteries for electric cars
  • give more ammunition
  • president’s heavy spending on new energy technologies.
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  • A123 had to cut workers
  • promise
  • running short of money
  • raises more cash from private investors, it might not be able to stay in business.
  • permit the creation of a simpler, lighter, longer-lasting battery pack that does not require a system to cool or heat it.
  • new technology may well determine the fate of A123
  • promote electric cars and build a domestic industry
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Auckland Airport cuts passenger fees - Business - NZ Herald News - 0 views

  • Aircraft landing charges will increase at a gradual pace over the period with increased volumes forecast implying the airport will attract $98.2 million in fees by 2017 from a forecast $80.1 million in 2013.
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      impacts of a tax
  • Moutter said the hike in domestic charges will go towards expanding capacity at the domestic terminal over the next 18 months to let it cope with bigger aircraft being used on local routes. The airport expects to spend $28 million on the upgrade, which will tide it over for a few extra
  • ver the five-year period, Auckland Airport flagged $244.9 million in capital expenditure for pricing, excluding a potential northern runway
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