The new battery architecture may allow the development of more compact and less expensive battery systems, according to the researchers.

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Ms Bokova said that UNESCO, which contributed to the development of the Compact, had a particular stake in the last objective.

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Further, in developing this camera module, Sharp applied high-density mounting technology nurtured over long years of experience in camera module development to achieve a compact form.

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The year 2010 will also see vehicle breakthroughs, like the plug-in Chevrolet Volt and the Chevy Cruze, a zippy, fuel-efficient compact that will usher in a new era of global efficiency in small-car product development.

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