Philips CEO expects slow growth in 2006 (EE Times) BANGALORE,

Philips CEO expects slow growth in 2006 (EE Times)
BANGALORE, India The global semiconductor market may have seen a slowdown the first half of this year, but the third and fourth quarters are likely to experience 5 to 6 percent growth, according to Philips Semiconductors chief executive Frans van Houten.

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Defence, Energy Ministries push for alternative fuels (MCOT)
BANGKOK, Sept 30 (TNA) - Thailand's Ministries of Defence and Energy are jointly promoting the use of alternative fuels, such as natural gas, gasohol and biodiesel, for automobiles.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important midsize sedan launch since the Taurus.
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How Stuff Works - PEM Fuel Cells (The Auto Channel)
There are several kinds of fuel cells, but Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cells-also called Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells-are the type typically used in automobiles. A PEM fuel cell uses hydrogen fuel and oxygen from the air to produce electricity.