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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The military is interested in replacing lead-acid batteries with higher performing Li-ion systems. From a 2011 TARDEC presentation. A123 Systems has introduced the Military 6T Battery, a robust Li-ion battery system engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of military vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded EaglePicher $22 million in funding under the Defense Production Act Title III Program ( DPA Title III ) for Phase II of the Lithium-Ion Battery for Military Applications (LIMA) project. The original solicitation for the LIMA project was in 2011. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 29, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

based Envia Systems to provide GM’s battery engineering team with access to advanced lithium-ion cathode technology that delivers higher cell energy density and lower cost. Envia’s cathode technology also will offer benefits for other devices and applications where low-cost, high-energy density storage solutions are needed.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

MD/HD HEV Truck Sales as percentage of ICE trucks, World Markets: 2011 and, 2017. million vehicles in 2011 and is expected to grow at a rate of 4.1% In the United States, trucks represent approximately 13% of the total fleet market (in number of vehicles). between 2011 and 2017 to reach 100,746 trucks, or about 2.1%

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. Sales are targeted at more than 50,000 units annually, and the price for Japan is expected to be in the ¥3 million range (US$36,000). Launch in China is also being considered, with road trials planned for 2011.

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JUNE 17, 2011

C) Extraction costs of the elements in the couples, calculated from the USGS prices of the elements. Lifetime system cost, and other factors, will likely limit scale up more than. What is the cost of the elements in the couple (in $/kWh)? B) ESP based on the reserve base of the elements. Source: Wadia et al. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

The Africa/Middle East countries will see very little uptake due to the high cost of electric buses and infrastructure, the report finds. Current hybrid buses can cost around $200,000 more than a comparable diesel bus, depending on the bus specifications. key markets will be the United States, where California’s Zero.

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. A second truck with a more advanced Odyne plug-in hybrid system was delivered in December 2011.

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JUNE 19, 2015

The Nissan LEAF electric vehicle has the ability to safely and conveniently supply electricity stored within its high-capacity lithium-ion batteries to a home through the LEAF to Home power supply system.

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MARCH 3, 2009

The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010. GM will manufacture the Ampera’s battery pack will be manufactured by GM at the first lithium-ion production facility to be operated by a major automaker in the United States. More than 220 lithium-ion cells in the T-shaped pack provide power.

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OCTOBER 30, 2009

Ford Motor Company will now partner with Azure Dynamics Corporation to deliver a pure battery electric Ford Transit Connect van for the United States and Canadian markets in 2010. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

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JULY 23, 2015

The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. Demand for lithium is reaching a critical level in all scenarios of electromobility considered in the study.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

GM created this annual event in 2011 to introduce its latest technology achievements to Chinese media. Research being carried out at the lab is increasing the company’s understanding of lithium-ion batteries to support the development of next-generation batteries that are less expensive, offer better performance and are more durable.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

2011-25), recognizing that the transportation electrification process will evolve in stages based on the learning that occurs in the years and decades ahead. Recent public policies in the United States and other countries have improved the prospects for initial commercialization of PEVs. The focus is primarily near term (i.e.,

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Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

The less-lucrative stabilization services balanced electricity load and generation to maintain system frequency at 60 hertz, the standard for the United States. Major utilities were compelled to purchase high-cost peaking power, and because retail prices were capped, they could not pass their costs on to consumers.

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MAY 6, 2009

The new Focus will begin rolling off the line next year and the battery-electric version of the Focus—Ford’s first all-electric passenger car—debuts in 2011. Assembly, which will be converted to produce small vehicles from Ford’s global Focus platform beginning in 2011. Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

Ltd ( CATL ), a leading global supplier and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery products for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage facilities, is renewing its commitment to the US market by opening its first North American sales and service facility. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. GWh shipped in 2017. GWh shipped in 2017.

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APRIL 24, 2022

If finalized, this would be the first loan from LPO’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program since 2011 and the first from the ATVM loan program to a materials-processing facility. Lithium-ion batteries currently require more graphite than any other battery material by mass, including lithium.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2015

3M has made an investment in Nanoscale Components, a company that has developed a novel, low-cost pre-lithiation process. 3M says its investment will expand the adoption of 3M’s unique silicon alloy anode for lithium-ion batteries. lithium needs to be inserted into the material. Earlier post.). Batteries'

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MARCH 15, 2011

published in the ACS journal Chemical Reviews , reviews in detail four stationary storage systems considered the most promising candidates for electrochemical energy storage: vanadium redox flow; sodium-beta alumina membrane; lithium-ion; and lead-carbon batteries. Among the most important factors are capital cost and life-cycle cost.

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JUNE 16, 2011

According to its estimates, adopting the full combination of improved technologies in medium and large cars and pickup trucks with spark-ignition engines could reduce fuel consumption by 29% at an additional cost of $2,200 to the consumer. —“Assessment of Technologies” Spark-ignition technologies.

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

The event brought together technical experts from industry, government, and other stakeholders to compare and discuss standardization priorities for electric vehicles (EVs) outlined in the October 2011 Report of the CEN-CENELEC Focus Group on European Electro-Mobility and the April 2012 Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles – Version 1.0,

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AUGUST 14, 2009

to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt and other extended-range electric vehicles. The previously announced plant is the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the US operated by a major automaker. General Motors Company will invest $43 million in Brownstown Township, Mich. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 4, 2021

These misconceptions typically center around cost, performance, practicality and the true environmental benefits of EVs. This means pricier EV models can still become more cost-effective than their cheaper gas counterparts within a few years (see graphic above). So, what are the main drivers behind these savings?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

& Since most EVs use lithium-ion batteries, one might assume this isn’t a large issue. But graphite actually comprises more than 25 percent of most lithium-ion batteries. But the article seems wholly dedicated to convincing readers that the United States needs to revamp how mining permits are handled.

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APRIL 25, 2022

That’s despite the dispiriting history of the first (and only) EV to use a high-manganese battery, the original Nissan Leaf , beginning in 2011. The global giant is determined to cut its battery costs by half in entry-level models, and by 30 percent in mid-priced cars.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The grants will not be available until 2011 and the detail of how they will beallocated and which cars will qualify has still to be worked out. The 2011 start date has been chosen to coincide with theexpected introduction of a wider variety of electric and plug-in hybrid carsin Britain. These both cost much less than lithium cells.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2011

EPA fuel economy figures or estimates will be announced just before the first customer cars begin arriving in the United States near the end of 2013. The energy storage unit is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be charged from a conventional domestic power socket.

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AUGUST 20, 2022

The total cost of purchasing and driving one—the cost of ownership—has fallen nearly to parity with a typical gasoline-fueled car. In the United States, for example, there are more than 49,000 public charging stations , and it is now possible to drive an EV from New York to California using public charging networks.

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