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MARCH 15, 2010

Contour Energy Systems, a spinoff of the collaboration between CalTech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, is emerging from stealth mode with advancements in new fluorine-based battery chemistries, nanomaterials science and manufacturing processes for lithium-ion energy storage systems. Resources. Yazami, G.

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MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Compared with the predecessor, primary energy savings of 8% (2013) and 25 percent (2007) are achieved over the entire life cycle. The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8

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JULY 20, 2009

within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, plans to build two plants for the production of its advanced lithium-ion batteries in Europe. The two plants are scheduled to supply the advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to be produced by the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 14, 2009

Based on Toyota’s full hybrid technology, the new PHV will come equipped with a lithium-ion battery, extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode. It offers a low carbon transport solution for customers wanting to drive longer distances using electricity, while still experiencing the traditional benefits of a full hybrid.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Teijin Limited is introducing Lielsort separators for lithium-ion secondary batteries (LIBs) featuring the world’s first coating made of a fluorine-based compound. Teijin will offer two types of separators under the Lielsort brand, including a highly heat-resistant separator the company developed in 2007.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Using a 2007 base vehicle, the committee estimated the potential fuel savings and costs to consumers of available technology combinations for three types of engines over that timeframe: spark-ignition gasoline, compression-ignition (CI) diesel, and hybrid. In contrast, fuel economy measures how far a vehicle will travel with a gallon of fuel.

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JUNE 24, 2009

Eight new low carbon vehicle projects will receive a share of £25 million (US$41 million) of funding from the UK’s Technology Strategy Board Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator to run ‘real-life’ trials. Low Carbon doesn’t mean low performance. Modern electric cars offer power and bucket loads of torque. The winning consortia.

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MAY 18, 2009

Oxygen drawn from the air reacts within the porous carbon to release the electrical charge in this lithium-air battery. Researchers in the UK are developing a rechargeable lithium-air battery that could deliver a ten-fold increase in energy capacity compared to that of currently available lithium-ion cells.

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The ReFactory aims to achieve a negative carbon balance by 2030—an objective in line with the Group’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050. Putting the lithium-ion battery into a circular economy scheme also helps make the electric vehicle more competitive.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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JULY 16, 2009

SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. L/100km), achieved a 58% increase in gas mileage, a 37% decrease in carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions, and a 10% reduction in fuel costs.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2012

The introduction of hydrogen into the engine virtually eliminates fuel emissions while greatly reducing the emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. In 2007, Vorbeck signed a worldwide license agreement with Princeton University for a patented method from the the Aksay Labs for manufacturing graphene at commercial scale.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Carbon dioxide emissions will average out at 49 g/km, with fuel consumption of 1.9 In January 2007, Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in technology. kWh Li-ion battery pack, of which 8 kWh is usable. A V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

The report of the DOE Basic Energy Sciences workshop on electrical energy storage, held 2-4 April 2007, found that recent advances in lithium-air systems had achieved a high efficiency for small systems at the relatively high cell voltage of close to 3 V. Necessity to remove CO 2 from the air to prevent carbonation of electrolyte.

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MARCH 5, 2010

The flat lithium-ion batteries are positioned below the floorpan of the car inside the aerodynamic underbody. Experimenting with alternative technologies represents the company’s long-term strategy after the announcement in 2007 of a five-year plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across the range.

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JULY 29, 2009

Polygenic was formed in 2007 by Ethanoil and Gas Corp. In a Proton Exchange Membrane Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (PEM DMFC), a weak solution of methanol is fed to the carbon and platinum anode of a fuel cell, where the methanol dissociates into H + , CO 2 and electrons. It is also less expensive and safer than lithium-ion batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

In 2007, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn confirmed that VW was resurrecting the 1-liter car project and would place it in production. The E-motor is supplied with energy from a lithium-ion battery located at the front of the car. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. There are no doors.

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MARCH 20, 2009

The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a report summarizing interviews with participants in the hydrogen-powered buses trials underway in more than 20 cities around the world from 2002 to 2007. A Report on Worldwide Hydrogen Bus Demonstrations, 2002-2007 (FTA Report No. Resources. FTA-GA-04-7001-2009.01).

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JANUARY 25, 2011

In a separate presentation at AABC, Martin Payne from Novolyte presented results showing that Novolyte’s new D5 additive shows equal or better performance in cell testing at equal additive levels and is an acceptable replacement for the industry stand-by vinylene carbonate (VC). Electrochem. 154, A810 doi: 10.1149/1.2746570.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

CATS’ fleet and financial plans call for the replacement 1998, 1999 and 2007 year diesel buses with new diesel buses in fiscal year 2012. Battery Powered Zero Emission Circulator Buses: Innovative Quick Opportunity Charge, Lithium-Ion Titanate Battery Powered Community Bus program. Lane Transit District, Oregon: $3,000,000.

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MARCH 24, 2010

Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. This collaboration created “The Boss” Chevrolet Tahoe, which brought autonomous vehicle operation to life in 2007. In addition, everything in EN-V is drive-by-wire, supporting its ability to operate autonomously or under manual control.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready. I think that our No.

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JULY 21, 2014

The power electronics module controls the high-voltage energy flow between the e-motor and the lithium-ion battery (between 250 and 430 V depending on the battery voltage). Since 2007, it has also been the site for the development and production of battery systems for electric vehicles. Braunschweig battery plant. Bottom right.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. Tree Planting as Carbon Offsets – Does Latitude Ma.

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JUNE 29, 2009

The 15 kWh lithium-ion battery pack from AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation, a Nissan-NEC joint venture founded in April 2007), comprises 48 power modules, each of which incorporates four elementary cells. The compact dimensions of lithium-ion batteries enable the vehicle’s architecture to be optimized.

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