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LTO batteries of Log9 Materials receive BIS certification – ET Auto

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New Delhi: LTO ( Lithium Titanate Oxide ) batteries of Log9 Materials, a leading Indian company specializing in advanced battery solutions, have received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification.

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Proterra Catalyst electric bus sets records at Altoona in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration

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The transit industry has traditionally struggled with vehicle weight, especially for new technologies like hybrid, CNG and EV. The Proterra Catalyst drivetrain features a 220 kW peak permanent magnet drive motor delivering 678 N·m (500 lb-ft) of torque, coupled to the Proterra 2-speed auto-shift EV transmission.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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This equity investment further demonstrates GM’s commitment to electric propulsion and supports our commitment to identify and invest in technology solutions that help advance the global transportation industry. —Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures. Proterra Inc. near Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research.

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Li-ion battery maker CATL opens its first North American sales and service facility

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The new CATL facility in Detroit will allow the company to improve the supply of lithium-ion batteries to the US auto market and to support the expansion of EV manufacturing. For example, CATL’s long-life endurance battery can achieve up to 15,000 cycles without the need for lithium titanate material, reducing life-cycle costs.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Industry officials expect that this $2.4 billion in cost-share from the award winners, will result directly in the creation tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the US battery and auto industries. Production of lithium-ion cells and packs for hybrid and electric vehicles. billion investment, coupled with another $2.4

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