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ALTe working with PG&E to validate retrofitted range-extended electric powertrain for fleets

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Under the agreement, ALTe will retrofit one of PG&E’s 2007 Ford F-150 trucks with a version of its plug-in series electric hybrid powertrain. This project supports our efforts in that area and will continue to show PG&E’s commitment to the environment and to the citizens of California. Earlier post.)

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Large-scale Series Production of the smart fortwo electric drive to Begin in 2012 in Hambach; Support from the French Government

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The smart fortwo electric drive proves that emission-free driving in an urban environment is already feasible today. Daimler will invest a double-digit million euro amount at the Hambach plant for production of the next generation of the smart fortwo electric drive with lithium-ion-battery.

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New University of Cambridge laboratory focusing on next-generation energy storage and conversion

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Professor Grey’s particular focus among energy materials is on electrodes and electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. In 2011, she was elected to the Royal Society and in the same year received the Royal Society Kavli Lecture and Medal for work relating to the Environment/Energy.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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was founded in 2007 under a uniform cell heat distribution technology patent acquired from chemical manufacturer Dupont. The successful development of this technology has made possible heat resistant, energy-dense Lithium-ion cell technology, which is now Leyden’s core offering.

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Piaggio Introduces Li-ion Electric Version of Ape Calessino As Part of 2009 Refresh

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Ape Calessino Electric Lithium. Piaggio has introduced the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, including a new electric version powered by lithium-ion batteries. The Ape Calessino Electric Lithium is powered by the AEnerBox system from Archimede Energia , including a liquid-cooled, 222V, 6.88 Click to enlarge.

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China BAK to Supply Li-ion Batteries for Electric Bus Project in China

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one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in China, to provide high-power lithium-phosphate batteries for use in its Electric Bus Project.

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EDF and Toyota Expand Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Efforts in Strasbourg, France

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EDF and Toyota are expanding their joint plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) road-trials in France, with about 100 units of a next-generation PHEV equipped with lithium-ion batteries to be leased to selected companies and partners in the Strasbourg area starting from the end of 2009, for a duration of three years. Earlier post.).

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