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FAA grounds US Boeing 787 Dreamliners after second incident with Li-ion battery; GS Yuasa Lithium Power the manufacturer

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The AD was prompted by this second incident involving a lithium-ion battery. Boeing selected Thales , a leading provider of onboard and ground systems for the civil aerospace market, to provide the lithium-ion battery technology, along with other systems and components for the 787. Earlier post.).

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National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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However, the technologies would also increase vehicle purchase costs for consumers, sometimes by as much as several thousand dollars. Replacing spark-ignition engines with diesel engines and components would yield fuel savings of about 37% at an added cost of approximately $5,900 per vehicle. Assessment of Technologies”.

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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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(ATL) that will expand the use of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries targeted at consumer electronics and automotive applications. Under the agreement, 3M granted ATL a license to 3M intellectual property for the use of 3M NMC cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Source: 3M.

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. million compared to $280,000 in 2007. million in 2007.

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Easy as A123

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A123Systems produces Nanophoshate based lithium ion batteries with a combination of power density, durability and safety in excess of anything mass produced on the market today. But there can be as many as 15 million standard hybrids on the road when plug-in volumes skyrocket from 2012 to 2017.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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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 few were taking a wait-and-watch stance, looking for reduced cost and improved performance and reliability.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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Even with current lithium-ion technology, EV batteries showcase impressive durability and sustained energy retention. With an extended lifespan, they reduce the need for replacements, minimize environmental impacts, and lower ownership costs. However, an electric car’s lithium-ion battery may last as long as the vehicle itself.

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