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XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

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At the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO 2017 in Atlanta, XALT Energy introduced its first second-generation (Gen II) battery cell to its portfolio of lithium-ion cells. The XMOD114E design is optimized for large systems where the integrator installs the modules in a suitable superstructure.

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Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

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Meritor will supply high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. The development program between the two companies was initially announced in February 2017.

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Canada invests $1.9M to support Nano One advanced battery production technology

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Nano One produces low-cost high-performance energy storage materials for batteries as well as a wide range of advanced nanostructured composite materials. For electric vehicles, this could translate into fewer battery cells, less weight, less cost extended range, longer lifetime or better warranties.

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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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billion, the tax credit was made available to 183 domestic clean energy manufacturing facilities during Phase I of the program. The Phase II awards were launched to utilize $150 million in tax credits that were not used by the previous awardees and support projects that must be placed in service by 2017. Funded at $2.3 Description.