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SK Energy Has Two HEV, Four PHEV Li-ion Cells, Packs Ready for Production

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SK Energy uses a lithium manganese oxide cathode material, mixing in NMC material for stabilization; a surface-modified graphite on the anode; a gel polymer electrolyte; and a ceramic-coated proprietary SK separator featuring low shrinkage and high heat resistance. Earlier post.). SK cells have an energy density of up to 140 Wh/kg, Oh said.

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Tata selects battery partner for electric programme

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Miljobil Grenland AS, the Norwegian subsidiary of Tata Motors, the company that bought out Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008, has awarded a contract to supply batteries for the Indica Vista electric vehicle project to South Korea’s Energy Innovation Group (EIG).

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Hyundai will in months offer 2 models that will leap frog toyota and honda by years - it will be based on a lithium POLYMER battery thats lighter, cheaper, and maintains charge many times longer than NiCad batteries and all at a price half that of Volt. Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage?

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