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Idemitsu Kosan Developing Phosphorous Sulfide Solid Electrolyte for Lithium-ion Batteries; Commercialization of Solid-State Battery Targeted for 2012

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is developing a phosphorous sulfide solid electrolyte (Li 2 S-P 2 S 5 ) for solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company expects to commercialize solid-state lithium-ion cells using the new electrolyte around 2012. Idemitsu Kosan Co. MRS 2010 Spring Meeting. Resources.

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Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe; first series all-electric light-duty truck

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the allelectric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. Only the electric-powertrain specific components will be installed in specific boxes along the production line. Earlier post.) Fuso is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia.

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NTSB issues recommendations on certification of Li-ion batteries and emerging technologies for aircraft

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a series of recommendations related to the evaluation and certification of lithium-ion batteries for use in aircraft systems, as well as the certification of new technology. Earlier post.).

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. As a technology comparison, the 2006-2012 RAV4 offered an optional 269-hp, 3.5-liter

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Berkeley Lab and Hydro-Québec partner on transportation electrification and energy storage

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The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 set a target of reducing state greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Québec’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requires all automakers to generate ZEV credits equivalent to 3.5% of sales in 2018, climbing to 15.5%

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Johnson Controls showing new prismatic automotive Li-ion cells and sub-modules at Geneva Motor Show; planning sub-module production in 2014

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Johnson Controls will showcase its next-generation low-profile prismatic automotive lithium-ion cells and sub-modules at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. A Ford Transit Connect Electric delivery vehicle powered by a Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery will also be available for test drives on location.

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Nature Materials editorial urges reconsideration of approach to battery regulation in Europe

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The European Union (EU) … is planning to require that all new cars sold from 2035 have zero carbon emissions—a bold and valuable goal, but one that will demand the rapid development of both vehicle-charging infrastructure and battery production. For vehicle electrification, lithium-ion batteries are the key energy technology.

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