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Freudenberg secures majority interest in Li-ion battery maker XALT Energy; full acquisition coming

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XALT Energy specializes in applying lithium-ion technology to large-scale, high-energy, high-power storage solutions for industries including commercial transportation, rail, marine, industrial operations and automotive. XALT Energy is also working with automotive OEMs, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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In effect, cars would be acting like tiny power stations. Most days, most cars are going to have lots of extra battery capacity,” said Mr. Kempton, noting that on average, American automobiles get driven for just one hour each day. ’s power generation, he said. Powered by Blogrunner Latest From Green Inc.

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