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USABC awards Cobasys $8.4M for the development of high-energy density Li-ion cells and packs for EVs

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million contract to develop high-energy lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicle applications. and Springboro, Ohio, was acquired by SB LiMotive in 2009. The objective of the alliance is to adapt lithium-ion battery technology to the requirements of automobiles, and thus explore the market for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. Featuring a 22 kWh Li-ion pack and a 30 kW, 100 N·m drive motor, the Micro-Vett electric 500 has a range of 145 km (90 miles) and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph). The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. Click to enlarge.

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Koreas CTT To Manufacture Electric Vehicles in US

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CT&T United plans to produce and market city drive electrical vehicles (EVs), mid-speed electric vehicles, high-speed electric vehicles, and utility electric vehicles, as well lead-acid, advanced lead-acid, lithium-polymer and lithium-ion batteries for domestic and export markets. The e-Zone uses a 72V, 5.0 Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz eyeing introducing a sedan model hydrogen fuel cell vehicle around MY 2017

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kWh Li-ion battery pack and a compressed hydrogen storage capacity of 3.7 Source: AFCC 2009. the next-gen MY 2015 F-Cell—will demonstrate capabilities competitive with other platforms, but cost remains an issue, according to an AFCC research needs analysis presented in 2009. The B-Class F-Cell also features a 1.4

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iMiEV Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle

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The car is powered by a 330V 16KWh Li Ion battery pack from GS Yuasa Corporation which drives a 47KW Permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 133 foot pounds of torque. Mitsubishi plans on building around 2000 of them in 2009 for use in fleet applications in Japan. The i-MiEV isnt just a science project either.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Marc Gunther Last Updated: April 13, 2009: 9:29 AM ET Warren Buffett with BYDs E6. EMAIL | PRINT | SHARE | RSS DIGG FACEBOOK DEL.ICIO.US The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Electric vehicles are "definitely affordable and environmentally friendly technology, and we think theres a huge potential market in China for them," Li Shufu, Geelys chairman, said in an interview Monday. This news story has been successfully emailed to you friend(s). Great Wall Motor Co.,

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