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Toyota researchers show superior performance for tin anode for Mg-ion batteries with conventional electrolytes

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Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) have developed an insertion-type tin (Sn) anode material for use in a magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) battery ( earlier post ) that shows superior operating voltages and capacity. V) than previously reported using a bismuth (Bi) material (384 mAh g -1 , + 0.23/0.32

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Story of TESLA Motors: Beginning, Fight, Survival, and Success

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Would it be wrong if I said that the history of the automobile industry has been divided into two parts, before Tesla and after Tesla , some might argue that I understand? Eberhard stepped down as CEO of Tesla in 2007 but stayed on the company’s advisory board. Story Of Tesla, Inc. Musk Joining The Venture (2004).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: Michael | Apr 13, 2009 5:03:10 PM Battery and technology in the EV1 could not have made it in the market. Thats right. Have we forgotten?

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