TNR Gold gains strategic partner for International Lithium Spinoff IPO - Asian battery manufacturer buys 10% of offering.

TNR Gold Corp. TSX VENTURE: TNR

International Lithium Corp.

Apr 13, 2011 08:30 ET

Strategic Investor Invests in International Lithium Corp., Proposed Spin-Off from TNR Gold Corp. Proceeding

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 13, 2011) - TNR Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:TNR) ("TNR") and wholly-owned International Lithium Corp. ("ILC") (jointly the "Company") are providing an update regarding the plan of arrangement to spin-off of TNR's rare metal projects into International Lithium Corp. and are pleased to announce that an Asian-based strategic investor has agreed, subject to approval by its board of directors, to an initial investment representing a 9.9% equity stake in International Lithium Corp.
Key Highlights:

• Prominent Asian Lithium product manufacturer selects ILC as investment;
   
• Initial 9.9% equity stake in ILC;
   
• Strategic investor brings significant future project development assistance capability;
   
• Strategic Relationship Agreement among the investor and ILC provides for certain Marketing and Offtake rights; and
   
• Company focused on closing of Financing and the listing of ILC.

"The involvement of a strategic investor from the outset has been the goal that we have diligently worked towards since first announcing the spin-out of ILC," states Gary Schellenberg, CEO – TNR Gold Corp. "The strategic investor offers significant support in our future endeavours and ILC will complement the relationship through our exploration technical strengths and ability to source out, identify and acquire opportunities."

Strategic Investor
Over the course of the last year, Company executives have travelled abroad to develop strong relationships with potential investors and end product users that would bring significant assistance to ILC and the advancement of ILC's projects. The effort has culminated in ILC entering into a strategic relationship agreement with a prominent Asian-based company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of lithium products worldwide. The strategic investor has committed to an initial 9.9% equity share in ILC through participating in the Financing (as described below) and intends to provide instrumental future support towards the development of ILC's projects from a financial and technical perspective. The strategic investor's participation is subject to certain conditions, including approval of its board of directors, completion of the Financing for gross proceeds of at least $2.5 million (including the strategic investor's subscription) and approval for the listing of the shares and warrants on the TSX Venture Exchange.

The strategic relationship agreement provides for, among other things, the ability of the strategic investor to maintain and increase its percentage ownership in ILC and grants certain marketing and offtake rights to the strategic investor. In conjunction, a voting trust agreement has been entered into among the investor and certain insiders of ILC and affiliates.

Company executives will focus on the completion of the Financing as well as providing final materials for the approval of the listing of ILC.

Plan of Arrangement – ILC Financing
In order to complete the plan of arrangement, the Company intends to raise a minimum of $2.5 million to provide International Lithium with sufficient operating and administration funds to satisfy Exchange requirements for listing (the "Financing"). The proposed Financing will entail the offering of a minimum of 10 million units in ILC priced at $0.25 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of ILC at a price of $0.375 for a period of two years from the date of closing. Certain fees may be payable on a portion of the placement, in compliance with Exchange requirements.

TNR and Non-Executive Chairman Kirill Klip plan to participate in the Financing.
Upon closing of the financing the Company will file the required final paperwork with the applicable regulatory bodies in order to complete the listing process of ILC.

ABOUT TNR GOLD CORP. / INTERNATIONAL LITHIUM CORP.
TNR is a diversified international metals exploration company focusing on the continued advancement of existing properties and identifying and acquiring new prospective projects. TNR has a portfolio of 18 active projects, of which 9 rare metals projects, including Mariana, will be held or optioned to TNR's wholly owned subsidiary ILC upon completion of the proposed plan of arrangement.

The objective of the proposed plan of arrangement is to spin-out TNR's rare metals property interests into a separate public company, ILC. This proposed plan of arrangement has been approved by TNR's shareholders and the courts of British Columbia. TNR will now proceed with the spin-out and will provide updates on the progress of the spin-out in further news releases. For further details of the spin-out, please visit International Lithium's website and TNR's information circular dated May 10, 2010 which is available on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

The recent acquisition of lithium, other rare metals and rare-earth elements projects in Argentina, Canada, USA and Ireland confirms the combined companies' commitments to generating projects, diversifying its markets, and building shareholder value.

On behalf of the board,
Gary Schellenberg, President
Statements in this press release other than purely historical information, historical estimates should not be relied upon, including statements relating to the Company's future plans and objectives or expected results, are forward-looking statements. News release contains certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to all of the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, including risks inherent in resource exploration and development. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
SEC 12g3-2(b): Exemption #82-4434

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information, please contact
TNR Gold Corp.
Gary Schellenberg
President
(604) 687-7551 or 1-800-667-4470
(604) 687-4670 (FAX)
info@tnrgoldcorp.com
www.tnrgoldcorp.com
or
International Lithium Corp.
info@internationallithium.com
www.internationallithium.com

Carbon Sciences Engages Industry Experts to Accelerate Commercial Development

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Gas-to-Liquid Experts to Assist in Commercial Catalyst Design and Process Engineering

Santa Barbara, CA - April 13, 2011 - Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to make transportation fuels from natural gas, today announced a development agreement with Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT), Tulsa, Oklahoma.

International Lithium Corp IPO - AIP buying into new company spinning out of TNR Gold Corp.

Initial Public Offering:
International Lithium Corporation [TSX: ILC]

(Right: International Lithiums Marianna lithium brine project in Argentina)

Alternative Investment Partners (“AIP”) has secured an allocation for International Lithium Corporation’s (“ILC”) upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) (via a spin-off through a ‘Plan of Arrangement’ from TSXV-listed TNR Gold Corp.) with an issue price of 25 cents. Cornerstone investors will also receive free 1-for-1 warrants (options).

TNR Gold Corp. La Ortiguita Drill Program Expanded By 60%

TNR Gold Corp.

TSX VENTURE: TNR

Apr 08, 2011 13:25 ET

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 8, 2011) - TNR Gold Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TNR) is pleased to announce La Mancha Resources Inc ("La Mancha"), the Company's joint venture partner on and Operator for the project, has decided to expand and continue the drill program on the La Ortiguita porphyry copper-gold/epithermal gold property, San Juan province, Argentina.
Key Highlights:

• Drill program expanded by 60% at La Ortiguita on positive identification of potential;
• Assays Pending; and
• Representative example of the Company's Joint Venture Business Model.

ONGOING EXPLORATION PROGRAM

Rodinia Lithium lands former FMC Executive for management team.

Rodinia Lithium Retains Services of Former FMC Lithium Division Manager, New Resources & Process Development8:37AM ET on Thursday Apr 07, 2011 by Marketwire

Rodinia Lithium Inc. ("Rodinia" or the "Company") ( RM.v  and RDNAF.PK) is pleased to announce it has contracted the services of Mr. Bob Cinq-Mars, a specialist in Chemical Process Development, to oversee elements of process design and management.

Mr. Cinq-Mars has a wealth of experience in process design and management, whose work experience includes 20 years with FMC Lithium Division as Manager, New Resources and Process Development. During his time with FMC Lithium Division, Mr. Cinq-Mars work included process research and development of three routes to recover lithium from new reserves, physical evaporation studies in the laboratory to support process design, and identification of alternate lithium resource in the world.

Lithium-Ion powered Electric Car sells for $4600 us in China!

SOURCE: Kandi Technologies, Corp.

 

Apr 04, 2011 13:30 ET

Kandi Technologies' New Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle Unveiled at Hangzhou's First New Energy Vehicle Showroom

JINHUA, CHINA--(Marketwire - April 4, 2011) -  Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI), a leading Chinese exporter of off-road vehicles and developer of pure Electric Vehicles (EV) such as the "COCO" announced the official unveiling of the Kandi KD5011 at a grand opening ceremony for Hangzhou's first New Energy Vehicle Showroom (held on March 29^th) in Hangzhou City. The KD 5011 is a Chinese government-approved, environmentally friendly and lithium-ion-powered pure Electric Vehicle.

San Gold Corp reports richer strikes a day after reporting production of gold is up in Q1

San Gold Corporation -www.sangold.ca 
George Pirie, President and CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX: SGR) (OTCQX: SGRCF) is pleased to report that exploration step-out drilling from surface and underground has extended the 007 Zone to the east by as much as 100 meters, bringing the total strike length of the 007 zones to 500 meters to date.

Robust widths and grades are being encountered as drilling pushes the deposit eastward and to depth as demonstrated by the most easterly drill hole to date, # S915-11-33 which intersected 15.4 g/tonne (0.45 oz/ton) over 13.7 meters (45 ft) at a depth of 260 meters below surface. Deeper drilling below 300 meters is also extending the deposit to depth as shown by drill hole #CD-11-003 which intersected 17.8 g/tonne (0.52 oz/ton) over 4.2 meters (14 ft) and by #CD-11-13, cutting 56.5 g/tonne (1.65 oz/ton) over 2.6 meters (8.5 ft). The 25 intersections within 24 drill holes as reported below are located within a 220 meter long by 220 meter deep envelope beginning at 200 meters below surface at the eastern extremity of the 007 deposit.
All drill holes for which assays have been received within the 007 East Extension and Far East zones are listed below:

Hole #      From  To    Length      Gold           Zone
            m     m     m      ft   g/tonne oz/ton
CD-10-192   453.5 459.8 6.4    20.9 6.5     0.19   007E Ext
CD-10-193   351.8 358.1 6.3    20.8 51.0    1.49   007E Ext
CD-10-195   361.7 364.2 2.5    8.3  34.2    1.00   007E Ext
CD-11-01    374.8 380.5 5.7    18.6 18.5    0.54   007E Ext
CD-11-02    447.3 455.9 8.6    28.1 7.9     0.23   007E Ext
CD-11-03    405.6 409.8 4.2    13.9 17.8    0.52   007E Ext
S915-11-010 50.0  56.4  6.4    21.1 9.0     0.26   007E Ext
S915-11-011 42.0  55.2  13.2   43.4 11.6    0.34   007E Ext
S915-11-013 33.8  43.8  10.0   32.8 7.2     0.21   007E Ext
S915-11-014 50.7  63.2  12.5   41.0 11.6    0.34   007E Ext
S915-11-032 39.2  45.7  6.5    21.3 6.2     0.18   007E Ext
S915-11-040 41.1  49.5  8.4    27.5 14.3    0.42   007E Ext
S915-11-042 41.6  44.4  2.8    9.3  33.6    0.98   007E Ext
S915-11-050 52.2  57.0  4.8    15.6 43.5    1.27   007E Ext
S922-11-043 171.0 176.9 5.9    19.2 9.2     0.27   007E Ext
S922-11-047 133.2 134.1 0.9    3.0  185.3   5.41   007E Ext
and         144.8 148.5 3.7    12.0 11.3    0.33   007E Ext
S922-10-070 172.7 176.6 3.9    12.8 32.5    0.95   007E Ext
CD-11-11    436.4 438.6 2.2    7.2  25.0    0.73   007 Far East
CD-11-12    476.4 478.6 2.2    7.1  4.8     0.14   007 Far East
CD-11-13    439.3 441.8 2.6    8.5  56.5    1.65   007 Far East
CD-11-14    444.6 447.0 2.4    8.0  16.1    0.47   007 Far East
                                                   007 Far East
S915-11-033 128.4 142.1 13.7   44.9 15.4    0.45   007 Far East
S915-11-057 151.5 155.2 3.7    12.2 9.2     0.27   007 Far East
S915-11-062 111.6 121.9 10.3   33.7 17.1    0.50   007 Far East

"These results continue to demonstrate the size and strength of the gold mineralization within the Shoreline Basalt. The discovery and development of this new mine trend is an exciting new era for San Gold. The success of our exploration efforts in these zones allows us to execute our plan to develop a new mine complex and continues to support the very aggressive drill program in place," said Mr. Pirie.
Over 350 meters of 007 Zone strike length has been developed so far at the 260 meter level in preparation for mining. Mine development also continues to the west towards the L10 deposit, the second major deposit to be developed along the Shoreline Basalt.

The 007 zone is located approximately 2 km to the north-east of San Gold's operating Rice Lake Mine and mill, is fully accessible by road and is accessible from the Hinge Mine decline. The 007 Zone was initially discovered by San Gold geologists in November 2009 and mine development towards the zone began early in 2010 originating from the Hinge Mine. San Gold is on track to complete over 300,000 meters of diamond drilling in 2011, making it one of Canada's most aggressive gold exploration companies.

A detailed longitudinal section displaying the results obtained to date is available at the company's website: www.sangold.ca.

The surface drill program was carried out under the supervision of W.S. Ferreira, P.Geo., the Qualified Person for this project under National Instrument 43-101. The drill core was split, with half sent to TSL Laboratories in Saskatoon, SK and fire assayed with an AA and gravimetric finish. Whole metallic assays were performed on samples containing visible gold. Check assays were also performed on pulps and rejects by both TSL and by Accurassay Laboratories of Thunder Bay, ON. The underground drill program was carried out by San Gold mine geologists under the supervision of D. Ginn, P.Geo., the Qualified Person for San Gold under National Instrument 43-101. Underground drill core samples are assayed on site in the company's assay lab using the fire assay method with an AA and gravimetric finish. San Gold's quality control and assurance program includes the insertion of standards, the retention of pulps and rejects, and spot checks utilizing independent labs including TSL Laboratories in Saskatoon, SK and Accurassay Laboratories of Thunder Bay, ON. The core lengths are actual lengths as drilled and have not been adjusted for the true width of the mineralized zones.

The information in this release may contain forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. This forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking information.

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE San Gold Corporation

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Lithium powered Electric Motor Cycles on the rise worldwide!

SOURCE: Vectrix, LLC

 

Apr 05, 2011 14:54 ET

One Lucky Attendee to the 2011 AutoRAI Show in Amsterdam Will Ride Off on a Free Vectrix VX-2

Vectrix to Give Away One Free VX-2 to Promote European Launch

NEW BEDFORD, MA--(Marketwire - April 5, 2011) - Vectrix (www.vectrix.com), the world leader in Personal Electric Vehicles, announces that they will be giving away one free clean energy VX-2 at the 2011 AutoRAI show at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam on Saturday, April 23, 2011 to promote the launch of the brand-new all-electric scooter in Europe. All that AutoRAI 2011 attendees have to do is come by the Vectrix booth in RAI Hall 9 Booth 304 and fill out an Entry Form by 12:00 p.m. local time on April 23, 2011. The drawing will be held right there at the Vectrix booth at 3:00 p.m. (15:00) local Amsterdam time and the winner must be present to win. Names will be drawn until a winner who is present at the time of the drawing is identified.

"We are very excited to award one lucky attendee to this year's AutoRAI 2011 with our newest personal electric vehicle, the VX-2," said Brian Buccella, Vectrix Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We are launching the clean energy VX-2 in Europe and what better way to say thanks to our Vectrix customers than by giving away a free VX-2? Our booth on Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. will be very electrifying as we draw the name of the winner! Come by and see both the brand new VX-2 and our newest version of our maxi-scooter, the VX-1 Li/Li+, powered by Lithium technology."

VX-2: The all-new Vectrix VX-2 is designed to be the ideal choice for shorter trips -- from across town to across campus. The alternative energy VX-2 is the perfect machine for lower-speed urban, neighborhood, and small-town trips. The VX-2 is the electric equivalent of a 50cc internal combustion engine and is smaller and slimmer than other Vectrix models.

The clean energy Vectrix VX-2 is capable of speeds up to 45 km/h (30 mph) and has a range of up to 64 to 88 kilometers (40 to 55 miles) [depending on factors like terrain, weight, driving habits, etc.]. The VX-2 comes standard with the patented Vectrix Multi-Function Throttle which provides regenerative braking to maximize the operating range and a slow-speed reverse for maneuvering in tight spaces. Each VX-2 comes with a 48V/20A battery charger that plugs into a standard 110V/220V and features a recharge time of around 3.5 to 5 hours.

The VX-2's lower profile and lighter weight make it a solid choice for riders seeking responsiveness and maneuverability needed for tight urban centers and congested traffic. The VX-2 offers advanced technology, intuitive controls, and solid, steel-tube chassis construction which makes it just as reliable and exciting as it is affordable.

"We at Vectrix are very excited to launch our new electric VX-2 urban commuter model in Europe. The VX-2 comes from great lineage -- our revolutionary VX-1 electric scooter which originally debuted in 2007," said Buccella. "The clean and green VX-2 is perfect for riders of all levels for urban centers, college campuses, small city commuting, and weekend errands. Its lighter weight and maneuverability make it easy to move in tight spaces. And its zero gas emissions truly show that the Vectrix VX-2 is good clean fun."
The VX-2 is available in True Blue, Real Red, Mellow Yellow, Clean Green, Bright White, and Slick Black. The MSRP for the VX-2 is EUR 3,360 (not including VAT). For more information, please visit www.vectrix.com.

Key Features of the Vectrix VX-2 Scooter:

• All-electric with zero emissions -- no need for oil or gas, and virtually silent operation. Plugs into any standard outlet and charges battery between 3.5 - 5 hours.
• Zero carbon emissions during operation.
• Low Maintenance -- with no oil, no filters, and no clutch, your maintenance requirements are minimal.
• Range of up to 88 km (55 miles) [depending on speed, rider weight, and driving habits].
• Top speed of 45 km/h (30 mph).
• Acceleration 0-45 km/h (0-30 mph) in 7 seconds. 
• Patented Multi-Function Throttle provides regenerative braking to maximize range possibilities and a slow-speed reverse for greater maneuverability and easy parking.
• Low noise for reduced sound pollution.

VX-1 Li/Li+: At AutoRAI 2011, In addition to the VX-2, Vectrix also will be premiering the new revolutionary battery system available in the company's flagship vehicle, the VX-1. The clean energy Vectrix VX-1 now offers two new lithium battery options -- the VX-1 Li -- a 30-amp hour battery, and the VX-1 Li+ -- a 42-amp hour battery.

The VX-1 is powerful and fast providing superior handling due to a low center of gravity, stiff frame, and even weight distribution. With a curb weight of 193 kg (425 pounds) for the VX-1 Li and 209 kg (460 pounds) for the VX-1 Li+, both bikes are capable of speeds up to 110 km/h (68 mph). The VX-1 Li has a range of up to 64 to 96 km (40 to 60 miles) and the VX-1 Li+ has a range of up to 88 to 136 km, (55-85 miles) [depending on factors like terrain, weight, etc.]. The VX-1 Li accelerates from 0-92 km/h (0-50 mph) in 6.0 seconds and the VX-1 Li+ accelerates from 0-92 km/h (0-50 mph) in 6.25 seconds. Both new VX-1 Li and Li+ models come standard with the patented Vectrix Multi-Function Throttle which provides regenerative braking for maximization of range and a slow-speed reverse for ease-of-use while parking as well as the patented rugged Vectrix rear-wheel mounted planetary gear drive. Both new VX-1 models come with a 1.5 kW on-board battery charger that plugs into a standard 110V/220V and features a recharge time of around 3 to 4 hours for the VX-1 Li and 4 to 6 hours for the VX-1 Li+. Both VX-1s are incredibly cost-effective to operate and produce zero gas emissions.

The Vectrix VX-1 is available in White, Black, Silver, Red, Blue, and Green. The MSRP for the VX-1 Li is EUR 8,850 (not including VAT) and the VX-1 Li+ is EUR 10,050 (not including VAT). For more information, please visit www.vectrix.com.

Key Features of the Vectrix VX-1 Li/Li+ Maxi Scooter:

• All-electric with zero emissions -- no need for oil or gas, and virtually silent operation. Plugs into any 110/220V standard outlet and charges battery to 80% capacity in 2.5 hours. 
• Powerful and fast -- Rapidly accelerates to a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph)
• Range up to 136 km (85 miles) on a single charge, due to battery pack energy density and our unique regenerative braking technology. 
• Superior handling due to a low center of gravity, quality components, and even weight distribution. 
• Low Maintenance -- with no oil, no filters, and no clutch your cost of ownership is minimal. 
• Patented Multi-Function Throttle provides regenerative braking to maximize range possibilities and a slow-speed reverse for greater maneuverability and easy parking. 
• Low noise for reduced sound pollution.

About Vectrix™:
Vectrix (www.vectrix.com) was formed to develop and commercialize zero emission vehicle platform technologies. The single focus of Vectrix has been to provide clean, efficient, reliable, and affordable urban transportation. Vectrix zero emission vehicles are targeted to both consumers and government fleets. Vectrix has headquarters in New Bedford, MA and production facilities in Wroclaw, Poland.

Media Contact:
Brian Buccella
Vectrix
Phone: 949-838-7287
Email: Email Contact

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SanGold announces increased production at Rice Lake Mines.

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San Gold First Quarter Mine Production Outpaces Current Mill Capacity - 2 hours ago by CNW Group
TSX: SGR || OTCQX: SGRCF 

George Pirie, President and CEO of San Gold Corporation, (TSX: SGR) (OTCQX: SGRCF) is pleased to announce preliminary first quarter production and development results from the Rice Lake Project in Manitoba, Canada.

"Ore production from the company's two mines exceeded current mill capacity through the last half of the quarter, finishing the period with more than two weeks of ore stockpiled," said Mr. Pirie. "This is an important milestone for achieving steady-state production at the Rice Lake Project."

For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, San Gold milled and processed a record 82,792 tons, including both production and development ore, at a head grade of 7.1 g/tonne to produce 14,690 oz gold.

One of worlds largest lithium deposits confirmed in economic assessment!

Rodinia Lithium Inc.

TSX VENTURE: RM
OTCQX: RDNAF

Apr 04, 2011 07:00 ET

Rodinia Lithium Announces Commencement of Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Salar De Diablillos

-- Recoverable inferred resource of 2,800,000 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent marks major milestone for the company

-- Represents one of the largest recoverable lithium brine resources in the world 

SanGold to increase production in 2011.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2011


2011 Outlook:

- Gold production of 80,000 oz (2,488 kg), starting at 15,000 oz in Q1 and increasing to 25,000 oz in Q4

- Increase in production to an average of 1,200 tons per day, exiting the year at 1,400 tons per day and cash cost approaching $650 per ounce.

- Exploration expenditures in excess of $20 MM near surface along Shoreline Basalt and at depth along projections of existing zones.

- Significant Capital Development planned to access new faces at 007, 007 East, Cohiba, L10, and L13 zones
 
The Company recognized revenue of $58.0 MM for the year

Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle (EV) enters rent-a-car market in the USA

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Nissan LEAF EV Now Available at Santa Monica Enterprise Rent-A-Car Location

Enterprise Continues to Lead Electrification of Car Rental Industry; Offers Santa Monica Customers Early Experience With Electric Vehicle Technology

SANTA MONICA, CA--(Marketwire - March 22, 2011) - Enterprise Rent-A-Car now offers customers the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV) for daily and weekly rental at its 1702 Santa Monica Blvd. rental location in Santa Monica. Enterprise also has installed a charging station at the same location through Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) manufacturer ClipperCreek.
"We're making the Nissan LEAF available to local customers who are simply curious about the EV driving experience, those who are considering buying an EV, and those who want a fuel-efficient car rental option," said Greg Tabak, director of business sales in Southern California for Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental. "It's part of our ongoing commitment to be a leader in the electrification of the car rental and transportation industries."
Enterprise recently announced plans to add 500 Nissan LEAF EVs at select locations throughout its neighborhood network

First solar powered, Electric vehicle charging station in New York City!

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Mar 15, 2011 09:00 ET

Brooklyn Bridge Park Receives Solar-Powered Charging Station to Power Electric Vehicles

BROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwire - March 15, 2011) - Brooklyn Bridge Park and Beautiful Earth Group (BE), a Brooklyn-based renewable energy company, announced today the arrival of a state-of-the-art solar-powered electric vehicle charging station to Brooklyn Bridge Park -- a world-class 85-acre sustainable waterfront park with iconic views of the New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline.

Designed and built by BE, the station is the first solar-powered charging station in New York City and one of only a few in the world.

Science - Making gasoline from greenhouse gases moves into testing phase.

Carbon Sciences Begins Performance Testing of Breakthrough Catalyst in Commercial Facility

Company’s Catalyst is Key to Solution for Replacing Petroleum as a Source of Transportation Fuels

Santa Barbara, CA - March , 2011 - Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN),
the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform greenhouse gases into gasoline and other portable fuels, today announced the commencement of the testing of its dry reforming of methane technology in a commercial facility.

Byron Elton, Carbon Sciences’ CEO, commented, “We recently announced an aggressive 2011 development plan. The first step is the performance testing of our breakthrough catalyst in a commercial facility with multiple reactors using protocols required by the oil and gas industry. We have recently engaged a commercial testing firm to perform this task. The equipment build out is underway and actual testing will commence shortly. The results from this exercise will provide us with valuable data for starting the design of a commercial grade catalyst.”

Cormack Securities iniates coverage of Talison Lithium, with a buy recommendation.

Talison Lithium Limited (TLH - TSX)
Fortifying Its Position As A Top Producer - Thursday, March 10, 2011
 
Over the last 12 months, Talison Lithium has made significant strides in growing its investor base and solidifying its position as the largest producer of lithium concentrate in the world. The company recently completed the first phase of expansionary work at its wholly owned Greenbushes mine near Perth, Australia and has set out to double its production capacity to an estimated 110,000tpy LCE per by F2013. Concurrent with its recent listing on the TSX, the company also purchased the Salares 7 lithium brine project in Chile. As such, Talison offers investors exposure to its current and growing spodumene production at Greenbushes, exploration upside from the brine projects at Salares 7 as well as leverage to accelerating lithium demand. Our outlook for the lithium sector remains positive. Demand for lithium, driven primarily by the growth of electric vehicles, is set to grow exponentially over the longer term. On the supply side, while there is no shortage of lithium deposits, customers are becoming highly discriminating, valuing security and quality of long-term supply. This is a customer base that Talison is ideally suited to satisfy.

Hertz to rent electric vehicles in European market! Partners with Renault!

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation

 

Mar, 2011 

Hertz and Renault Partner to Bring Electric Vehicles to European Rental Markets

Hertz One of First Operators to Offer Renault Twizy for Rental Across Europe, in Addition to Renting ZOE, Fluence and Kangoo Z.E. Models

PARK RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - March 2, 2011) - The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has signed a Letter of Intent to add Renault's new and innovative range of electric vehicles (EV) to the fleets of Hertz and car sharing club Connect by Hertz across Europe.

San Gold - Promising Canadian producer confirms high grades in new zone!

March , 2011

Bissett, MB
TSX:SGR || OTCQX:SGRCF
www.sangold.ca
San Gold Confirms High Grades with Bulk Sample of 007 Zone

George Pirie, CEO of San Gold Corporation (TSX:SGR) (OTCQX: SGRCF), is pleased to report on preliminary mine development and bulk sampling within the 007 and 007 East Zones from 250 meters (820 ft) below surface.

Over 305 meters (1,000 ft) of strike length has been developed so far at this elevation with three distinct zones identified having strike lengths of 76 meters (250 ft) to 92 meters (300 ft) each. 15,405 tons have been processed in the Rice Lake mill so far this year from the 007 zones giving a mill head grade of 11.3 g/tonne (0.33 oz/ton).

Mining of the 007 zones have contributed to a record month in terms of tonnage mined in February of 37,825 tons or 1,351 tons per day average, including a new daily mined record of 2,674 tons.

Li-ion Motors Corp - Some cars and buyers are smarter than others!

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Mar 07, 2011 08:30 ET

Li-ion Motors Corp. (OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L) Proves Some Cars, and Car Buyers, Are Smarter Than Others

First-Ever Lithium-Ion Battery Powered Smart Car Conversion Sold Achieves Benchmark

MOORESVILLE, NC--(Marketwire - March 7, 2011) - In 2007, Li-ion Motors Corp. (http://www.li-ionmotors.com) (OTCBB: LMCO) (FRANKFURT: LL9L) joined with Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart, Inc., the nation's leading retailer, to create a "Once-in-a-Lifetime" gift package for its 47 million members.
Just seconds after it went live on the Sam's Club website, the one-of-a-kind package which combined a Li-ion Motors lithium-ion battery powered Smart Car conversion with a behind-the-scenes, VIP trip to NASA's Kennedy Space Center to witness a shuttle launch first-hand, was purchased by Keith Branyon, an attorney from Texas.
It was also significant as it was the first lithium-ion battery powered car ever sold to a private citizen in the world.

Rodinia Lithium to exhibit at CPAC in Toronto March 6-9 2011

Rodinia Lithium Inc.

TSX VENTURE: RM
OTCQX: RDNAF

Mar 04, 2011 09:42 ET

Rodinia Lithium Inc. to Exhibit at PDAC 2011

- RODINIA TO ATTEND PDAC IN TORONTO AT BOOTH #2527
- AN UPDATED CORPORATE PRESENTATION HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE RODINIA WEBSITE

- PRESENTATION CONTAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE RECENT RESOURCE ESTIMATE FOR THE SALAR DE DIABLILLOS

Talison Lithium to double chemical output to meet demand.

TALISON LITHIUM COMMENCES EXPANSION TO DOUBLE CAPACITY AT THE GREENBUSHES LITHIUM OPERATIONS

NEWS RELEASE
Perth, Western Australia, March 2, 2011 – Talison Lithium Limited (“Talison” or the “Company”) (TSX:TLH) announces final approvals and details on the Stage 2 expansion of production capacity of the chemical-grade plant at the Greenbushes Lithium Operations (the “Expansion”).

Highlights
 The Board has given final approvals for the Expansion and site works to commence in April 2011

 Expansion will more than double total nameplate production capacity at the Greenbushes Lithium Operations to approximately 740,000 tonnes per annum lithium concentrate (approximately 110,000 tonnes per annum lithium carbonate equivalent (“LCE”))

Rodinia Lithium defines large reserves at Diabillos!

RODINIA LITHIUM INC. DEFINES 4,959,000 TONNE LITHIUM CARBONATE EQUIVALENT RESOURCE AT SALAR DE DIABLILLOS

March 2, 2011

DIABLILLOS INFERRED MINERAL RESOURCE: 4,959,000 TONNES OF LITHIUM CARBONATE EQUIVALENT AND 19,837,000 TONNES OF POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EQUIVALENT

4,959,000 TONNES LITHIUM CARBONATE EQUIVALENT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE SECOND LARGEST LITHIUM BRINE RESOURCE TO DATE PREPARED UNDER NI 43-101 STANDARDS

PROJECT MAINTAINS ITS FAVOURABLE GEOCHEMISTRY WITH LOW MAGNESIUM AND SULPHATE LEVELS

DEPOSIT REMAINS OPEN AT DEPTH WITH CONSIDERABLE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED RESOURCE GRADE AND SIZE WITH FURTHER DRILLING

Toronto, Ontario, March 2, 2011: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM; OTCQX: RDNAF), is pleased to report receipt of an independent brine resource estimate for its Salar de Diablillos lithium-brine project (“Diablillos” or the “Salar”), located in Salta, Argentina, conducted by AMEC Internacional Ingenieria y Construccion Limitada (“AMEC”). The resource estimate reports an inferred brine resource of 932,000 tonnes of lithium (“Li”) metal, 10,404,000 tonnes of potassium (“K”) and 1,083,000 tonnes of boron (“B”), which is equivalent to 4,959,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (“LCE”), 19,837,000 tonnes of potassium chloride (“PE” or “potash”) and 6,194,000 tonnes of B203 (“Boric Acid”). The project has an average magnesium to lithium ratio (“Mg:Li”) of 3.68 and an average sulphate to lithium ratio (“SO4:Li”) of 14.48.

William Randall, President and CEO of Rodinia, commented “this resource estimate positions Diablillos amongst the premiere lithium and potash bearing salars in the world.

TNR Gold increases Rare Earth holdings in Canada.

TNR Gold Corp.
TSX VENTURE: TNR

Mar 01, 2011 08:30 ET

TNR Gold Corp.: Seabrook Ree Carbonatite Acquired; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 1, 2011) - TNR Gold Corp. ("TNR" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TNR) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% ownership interest in the Seabrook Rare Earth Element Carbonatite Complex in northern Ontario (the "Property") through a combination of staking and option.
Key Highlights:

• 100% ownership and coverage of the Seabrook Carbonatite Complex;
• Significant REE potential indicated from previous operators' limited exploration;
• 4 grab samples grading 0.6, 1.5, 4.7 and 10.3% Nb₂O₅; and
• One sample grading 0.47% Ce₂O₅ and 0.22% La₂O₃ where only the Ce and La were analyzed for.

"The Seabrook Carbonatite Complex represents a significant addition to TNR's Rare Earth Elements property portfolio that also includes

Talison finalizes bought deal for $80,000,000 to further develop Greenbushes and Salares 7 project.

TALISON LITHIUM ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF
“BOUGHT DEAL” FINANCING
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dissemination in the United States

NEWS RELEASE

Perth, Western Australia, February 10, 2011: TALISON LITHIUM LIMITED (TSX:TLH)
(“Talison”) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced bought deal financing for aggregate gross proceeds of CAN$69,569,500. The financing was completed by a
syndicate of underwriters led by Cormark Securities Inc. and including Scotia Capital Inc.,
Haywood Securities Inc. and Byron Securities Limited (collectively the "Underwriters") whereby
the Underwriters purchased, on a bought deal basis, 10,703,000 ordinary shares (the “Shares”)
of Talison at a purchase price of CAN$6.50 per Share (the “Offering”).

Rodinia Lithium reports positive results at its Clayton Valley Nev Brine property.

RODINIA LITHIUM INC. REPORTS 285 Mg/L LITHIUM OVER 145 METRES AT THE CLAYTON VALLEY PROJECT

February 16, 2011

• INCREASED RESOURCE POTENTIAL IN THE SOUTHERN GRAVITY LOW

• LARGE MINERALIZED INTERSECTION AVERAGING 285 mg/L LITHIUM OF 145 METRES IN SPD-09

• SECTION INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ZONE AVERAGING 370 mg/L LITHIUM OVER 24.2 METRES, AND IS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT

• MINERALIZED ZONE DISCOVERED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF CURRENT LITHIUM PRODUCING PROPERTY

Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 2011: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM; OTCQX: RDNAF), is pleased to report additional results from its Clayton Valley lithium brine property located in Nevada, USA (“Clayton Valley” or the “Property”).  Further analysis of drill results from the 2010 drilling campaign has led to the recognition of an extended mineralized horizon immediately adjacent to the intersection

Talison Lithium updates Q2 results - announces development of Salares 7 project in Chile.

Feb 14, 2011 13:08 ET

Correction From Source: Talison Lithium Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended December 31, 2010 and Commencement of Drilling at Salares Project

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 14, 2011) - A correction from source is issued for the release disseminated today at 10:48 AM ET. The release title incorrectly listed the second quarter as ending on December 31, 2011. The correct date is December 31, 2010. The full release with corrected headline follows:

Rodinia LIthium using proceeds of bought deal to develop brine properties.

RODINIA LITHIUM INC. COMMENCES ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT OF ITS SALAR DE DIABLILLOS LITHIUM-POTASH PROJECT

February 10, 2011

• INITIAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE WORK ONGOING AND ON TRACK
• ANTICIPATE INITIAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE DATA WITHIN 4 WEEKS
• DRILLING TO RECOMMENCE AT DIABLILLOS TARGETING DEEPER AQUIFER DEPTHS WITHIN THE BASIN
• PRODUCTION WELLS AND PUMP TESTS BEING DESIGNED TO DETERMINE PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF THE SALAR

Toronto, Ontario, February 10, 2011: Rodinia Lithium Inc. (“Rodinia” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RM; OTCQX: RDNAF), is pleased to report that it has recommenced and augmented its work program on the Salar de Diablillos lithium brine project in Salta, Argentina (“Diablillos” or the “Salar”).  

The Company plans to advance the project to the next stage and determine the potential productivity of the Salar.

Carbon Sciences GTL Technology

Carbon Sciences Accelerates Development of Breakthrough CO2 to Fuel Technology
Company Energized by Solid Technology Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA - February 8, 2011 - Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform greenhouse gases into gasoline and other portable fuels, today announced details of its plan to accelerate the development of its breakthrough CO2 to fuel technology.

Carbon Sciences’ technology is based on a high performance catalyst for the efficient transformation of CO2 and methane gas into a synthesis gas, which can then be processed into gasoline and other fuels. The fundamental reaction being catalyzed is known as CO2 reforming of methane.

Lithium Ion Battery Market to jump 400% by 2020 - Market Research Reports

SOURCE: MarketResearch.com

Feb 08, 2011 08:08 ET

Market for Lithium Ion Batteries Expected to Reach $43 Billion by 2020

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - February 8, 2011) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Amadee + Company's new report "The Future Of Lithium Ion Batteries: Including Consumer, Alternative Energy Vehicles (Hevs, Phevs, Evs), And Electric Power Storage Applications- Technologies, Markets, Competitors And Opportunities: 2010-2020 Analysis And Forecasts" to their collection of Electric Vehicles market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?ProductID=6069114
Lithium ion batteries were first proposed in the 1970's and commercially developed in the 1990's. Since then, the market for lithium ion batteries has grown to $11 billion (2010) and is expected to reach $43 billion by 2020.
Up to now, the lithium ion battery market has been predominantly consumer (90% as of today) but new, diversified applications including xEV (Electric Vehicles/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles/Hybrid Electric Vehicles) and ESS (Electrical Storage Systems) are expected to provide the new growth engines.
As a result, the lithium ion market landscape will undergo a profound change, bringing huge increases in demand, profits in the billions of US dollars and competitive upheaval.
This report provides a detailed look at the global lithium ion battery market in all its aspects, including:

Rodinia Lithium using proceeds of bought deal to develop Nevada and South American Brine Properties

Rodinia Lithium Inc.

TSX VENTURE: RM
OTCQX: RDNAF

Feb 08, 2011 09:29 ET

Rodinia Lithium Inc. Closes CDN$11.5 Million Bought Deal Equity Financing

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2011) -
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Rodinia Lithium Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RM)(OTCQX:RDNAF) ("Rodinia" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced offering, sold by a syndicate of underwriters on a bought deal basis led by Dundee Securities Ltd., and including Byron Securities Limited, Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. and Raymond James Ltd. (collectively, the "Underwriters"). The financing consisted of 19,837,500 units of the Company (the "Units") sold at $0.58 per Unit for gross proceeds of $11,505,750, including the exercise of the Underwriters' over-allotment option for 2,587,500 Units. Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company (each, a "Common Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant is exercisable for one Common Share at a price of $0.75 any time up until 5:00pm (Toronto time) on August 8, 2012.

The net proceeds raised under the offering will be used for the advancement of the Company's Salar de Diablillos lithium brine projects, the Clayton Valley lithium brine project and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

Expansion of Electric Vehicle charging stations begins in San Francisco.

Feb 2011

350Green Announces Plans for National Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Network Will Make EV Ownership Possible for Residents Who Don't Have Home Garage Charging, and More Convenient for Those Who Do

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 2011) - 350Green (www.350green.com), announced its plans today for a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Starting with its first project in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company plans to install and operate stations across urban retail shopping centers and other places near where EV drivers live and work. This approach aims to address two of the most vexing challenges facing widespread adoption of EVs: range anxiety and access to a garage for overnight charging.

Making Gasoline without Crude Oil - GTL Technology

Carbon Sciences CEO article featured in Corp! Magazine

Santa Barbara, CA - February 3, 2011 - Carbon Sciences, Inc. (CABN), As a recent UC Davis study indicates, the global oil supply is set to run dry 90 years before replacements, such as renewable energy, are ready. Such measurements are helpful in driving development and establishing market-ready deadlines, but perhaps their largest contribution is the conversation they spark about how to address this problem.

Western Lithium Corp Graduates to TSX listing on Feb 2 2011.

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Western Lithium USA Corporation (TSX VENTURE: WLC)(PINK SHEETS: WLCDF) is pleased to announce that its common shares will be listed and commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) at the opening of the market on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

The company's current trading symbol, WLC, will remain unchanged and the company's stock symbol in the U.S. will also remain unchanged as WLCDF.

Cougar Oil and Gas upgraded in Analysts estimates - Alberta Oil Sands Junior seeks AMEX listing!

Oil and Gas Investors Reacting to Positive Corporate Developments

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (Investrend Research Syndicate) -- Ernest C. Schlotter, a senior analyst with Zurich, Switzerland-based SISM Research and a four star analyst according to StarMine, has issued an update on Cougar Oil and Gas Canada, Inc. (OTCBB: COUGF) in a four-page report dated January 24, 2011, which includes an updated 18-month stock target valuation and analyst's rating/recommendation.

The full report includes important disclosures, disclaimers and analyst information. Investrend and SISM Research both advise investors to exercise a reasonable degree of due diligence before trading in the equities of any public company, including carefully reading entire analyst reports and report disclosures, and then only in conjunction with advice from a registered financial advisor or broker. Investrend and SISM Research both further advise that any analyst rating, recommendation, target valuation, price target or opinion should be considered merely a portion of an investor’s total investigative process. More about ratings and valuations is available via Investrend (at http://www.investrend.com/ratings).

A complimentary copy of the report is available for download via Investrend Syndications (at http://www.investrend.com/sism) as well as via the SISM Research website (at http://www.sism.com/researchreportscougar.htm).

According to Schlotter’s report:

Ballard Power Systems gaining traction in Brazil with Fuel Cell Bus program!

Image by LHOON via FlickrBallard Gaining Traction in South American Fuel Cell Bus Market With Integrator Tuttotrasporti

 VANCOUVER, Jan 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD; NASDAQ: BLDP) today announced a contract to supply three fuel cell power modules to Tuttotrasporti (http://www.tuttotrasporti.com.br/; TUTTO), the largest Brazilian integrator of hybrid transit buses.

Ballard's fuel cell modules are intended for use in zero-emission buses operated by transit agencies in Brazil. 

"This contract is a further indicator of growing demand for clean fuel cell-powered buses," said Michael Goldstein, Ballard's Chief Commercial Officer. "Brazil has 350,000 transit buses in operation today and is the third largest bus manufacturer globally. We are very pleased to extend our partnership with a leading integrator in TUTTO, operating in the important South American market."

Talison Lithium ups production by 100% to meet demand for Lithium Carbonate.

TALISON LITHIUM REPORTS RECORD SALES AND PRODUCTION RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2011

NEWS RELEASE
Perth, Western Australia, January 12, 2011 – Talison Lithium Limited (“Talison”) (TSX:TLH) announces its preliminary production results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2010 from its Greenbushes lithium operations in Western Australia (the “Greenbushes Lithium Operations”). For the six months ended December 31, 2010, production increased 32%, and sales increased 33% over the six months ended December 31, 2009.

Rodinia Lithium obtains financing for Diabillos property development.

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RODINIA LITHIUM INC. ANNOUNCES CDN$10,000,000 BOUGHT DEAL FINANCING

January 18, 2011

Rodinia Lithium reports more positive drill results at Salar De Diabillos Lithium property!

Rodinia Lithium Inc. Completes Initial Exploration Program At Salar de Diablillos, Argentina