Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2011

They are now accompanied by the lithium-ion batteries which store energy that is recovered during braking; the new hybrid is able to run for several kilometers on battery power alone. Demonstration of the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid buses as part of the NaBuZ demo project is to take place on Hochbahn’s regular service routes.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The report notes that the lead-in time for new automotive powertrain technologies is forecast to be about 20 years—supported by the slow advance of hybrids to date. With radically reduced parts consumption and probable high depreciation, EVs represent a strategic threat to the standard automotive industry business model.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2011

KORES ) and steelmaker POSCO has entered an agreement with Bolivia’s state-run miner Comibol (Corporación Minera de Bolivia) to set up a joint venture to produce lithium intended for lithium-ion batteries. KORES said that Korean Li-ion manufacturers SK Innovation and LG Chem are also likely to participate in the project.

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