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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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They have improved thermal stability and up to six times less cobalt for reduced price volatility when compared to the industry standard lithium cobalt oxide. million (total DOE/industry cost share: $ 2.28 Chris Milker, Business Manager, 3M Electronics Markets Materials Division. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News - Untitled Article

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There are a vast number of upstart car companies emerging on the West Coast of the USA at the moment, but Coda Automotive is determined to establish itself as more than just one of the pack. A total of 20,000 propulsion systems have been purchased over the initial two year period.

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Coda Automotive takes another step forward

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There are a vast number of upstart car companies emerging on the West Coast of the USA at the moment, but Coda Automotive is determined to establish itself as more than just one of the pack. A total of 20,000 propulsion systems have been purchased over the initial two year period.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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DNV GL USA, Inc aims to develop a new, corrosive-resistant, multi-layered coating (metallic and polymeric) used to repair and protect natural gas pipeline repair welds, to reduce natural gas emissions caused by corrosion. The automobile industry deploys low-cost MPE sensors today to measure tailpipe emissions.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Raising money to bring a PHEV to market. Batteries not ready.

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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The German Automobile Industry Association is working together with automotive manufacturers on uniform cell standards, Audi said. As wall boxes (external chargers) they can supply 11 or 22 kW or, as is already the practice in the Asian market, provide a maximum output of over 50 kW.

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