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BACK IN THE DAY WITH MTA
JUNE 1982
NEW PLASTIC BATTERY COULD RESHAPE INDUSTRY A team of researchers has discovered that rechargeable plastic batteries could be made from a proprietary conductive polymer. This is the most revolutionary discovery in battery technology since the lead-acid battery came into use a century ago. The plastic batteries reportedly could have 10 times the power, one-tenth the weight, and one-third the volume.
ESCORT GOES OPEN-AIR
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Ford calls it a design concept, but it is the company’s answer to the convertible versions of the V.W. Golf and Fiat Strada now being produced in Europe. The open top version of the sport Escort XR3 was exhibited at Frankfurt to test public reaction.
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Average price of petrol: 59c per litre
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Bathurst 1000 winners: Peter Brock and Larry Perkins in a Holden Commodore
Aria top single: ‘Eye of the Tiger’ – Survivor
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SANFL premiers: Norwood (defeated Glenelg by 62 points)
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Top selling car: Ford Falcon (84,184 units)
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