Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Lithium-ion battery company Valence Technology Inc. is considering building a battery plant in the US or Europe and will look into the possibility of funding from the economic stimulus package proposed by President Barack Obama. Valence is also very focused on the developing hybrid and electric vehicle market in Europe.

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JUNE 1, 2009

Bright Automotive has applied for $35 million in government grants to accelerate the production of its plug-in hybrid the IDEA ( earlier post ), and to deliver battery solutions to the industry through its engineering services arm.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets, in addition to offering bespoke consulting services and conferences. Argus assessed the range for 99.99% terbium oxide at more than an eight-year high of CNY 6,170-6,220/kg ($945-953/kg) ex-works on 1 Dec, up by 28% from mid-October.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

a provider of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), has entered a multi-year agreement to provide lithium-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV), the electric vehicle delivery arm of Beijing Automotive Industry Company (BAIC). They are the real market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The Dow Chemical Company is organizing a new business that will manufacture advantaged battery materials for the energy storage industry. Estimates of the energy storage industry project growth from $24 billion today to $74 billion by 2020, with the largest growth opportunity in the automotive market.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 20, 2023

Hsiao's team believes that significant margin pressure from price wars will fuel market concerns about industry profitability and cash flow, especially among new energy vehicle (NEV) heavyweights, namely BYD and Tesla China, which can afford to initiate another round of price cuts in the second quarter.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

ZAP and Jonway partnered on the production of an electric version of the compact 5-door Jonway A380 SUV, integrating AC propulsion and lithium-ion battery system technologies to produce a mid-range electric vehicle (EV) that ZAP intends to offer to the fleet market in China. The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6-

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JANUARY 8, 2021

In Germany, these have been increased as part of the stimulus package to alleviate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy; in China, the premiums that were set to expire have also been extended. All five countries offer purchase premiums for electric vehicles, for example.

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APRIL 26, 2010

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has approved a $5-million forgivable loan for Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems contingent on its hitting job creation and private investment milestones. With the new expansion, A123 Systems will assemble and commission grid-storage battery systems in Massachusetts.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2009

The battery company, which grew out of a project at SRI started almost a decade ago, has ceased operations. Imara had started to make prototype and sample quantities of batteries in its Menlo Park, Calif. Greentech Media reports that lithium-ion startup Imara has ceased operations, due to a lack of funding. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 31, 2010

million grant from the US Department of Energy to expand and upgrade the production of lithium materials for advanced transportation batteries. KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power and industrial markets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

The National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Batteries (NAATBatt) ( earlier post ) has selected a site in Hardin County, Kentucky to build a more than $600-million automotive lithium-ion battery plant. Kentucky was selected over Texas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Novolyte Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty electrolyte materials for lithium-ion battery and energy storage applications, high performance solvents and other specialty chemicals, has signed a definitive agreement with Foosung Co., Tags: Batteries. Novolyte received in 2009 a $20.6-million

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Cars That Think

JUNE 4, 2024

There are other wearables on the market that monitor brain waves, and, through biofeedback, encourage users to actively modify their alpha patterns. Elemind’s first application for this wearable aims to suppress alpha waves to help induce sleep. The whole thing weighs about 60 grams—about as much as a small kiwi fruit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2009

In early demonstration testing the car is getting up to 80 miles per gallon and travels 40 miles on electric power before the Capstone turbine generator starts up and charges the lithium ion batteries. billion outlined in the stimulus fund to get more electric vehicles on US roads.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2011

In its new report Energy Storage on the Grid (ESG), Pike Research forecasts that global spending in the ESG market will reach a little over $22 billion over the next 10 years. The firm forecasts that load leveling/peak shifting will represent 31% of the total market, followed by arbitrage (12%) and T&D upgrade deferral (7%).

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JUNE 8, 2009

34 kWh battery pack for Coda sedan. and California-based Coda Automotive have entered into a joint venture (Coda Battery Systems LLC) to design, manufacture and sell automotive-grade, lithium-ion battery systems in the United States. one of largest suppliers of lithium-ion batteries in the world. Click to enlarge.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 6, 2023

Engineering firm NI has been significantly expanding its EV battery testing capabilities in the past few years. One of the biggest bottlenecks to iterating in the EV space is—obviously—batteries. One company at the center of many of those new challenges is NI (formerly known as National Instruments).

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Through its subsidiary EnerDel, it designs, develops and manufactures, advanced high energy density, lithium-ion batteries. Ener1 also develops commercial fuel cell products through its EnerFuel subsidiary and nanotechnology-based materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and other applications through its NanoEner subsidiary.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

A team at the Ohio State University has developed a membrane that regulates bi-directional ion transport across it as a function of its redox state and that could be used as a programmable smart membrane separator in future supercapacitors and redox flow batteries. plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

A roof-mounted Li-ion battery system has an output of 180 kW and a weight of less than 350 kg, including cooling. The batteries are charged not only by the diesel generator but also by fuel-saving energy recuperation from braking. The Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid features four wheel-hub motors on the center and rear axles of the bus.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

DB has lowered its advanced lithium-ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012. Developments that were negative for global gasoline demand included : Rapidly falling lithium-ion battery prices, and steepening expected cost reduction curves for both batteries and electric drive components. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 13, 2009

A123Systems has raised $69 million from GE and other investors to accelerate the expansion of its US lithium-ion battery manufacturing and smart grid capabilities. In addition to the private capital, A123 is seeking funds under federal and state stimulus and other programs to ramp up its production capabilities in Michigan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

hybrids and plug-in hybrids vs. battery EVs); pricing; power generation investment and capacity; funding and developing an infrastructure; and energy sources for electricity. This is already a reality as governments around the world have offered billions of dollars in the form of loans, grants, and rebates through various stimulus programs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The H2 Mobility partners noted that significant progress has been made in Germany in recent years with the development of hydrogen based technologies in the mobility sector, marking the country as a potential start-market in the context of a broader European perspective. This will secure and create new employment in the markets of the future.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2017

IRENA’s macroeconomic analysis suggests that such investment creates a stimulus that, together with other pro-growth policies, will: boost global GDP by 0.8% Reducing the impact on human health and mitigating climate change would save between two- and six- times more than the costs of decarbonization, according to IRENA’s calculations.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

presence in the world’s two largest passenger car markets (China and the. Read more in the article: Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? the world’s two largest passenger car markets, then a transition away from. Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market?

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Nissan appears intent on opening up a market for mid-price range electric cars within two years. Mitsubishi has begun to manufacture the iMiev in the thousands for the Japanese market. million FedEx will get to replace grid-connected zero emission battery forklifts with fuel cell forklifts. Plug-in cars are inevitable.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

This Tesla is one of a number of electric cars coming on the market. This Tesla is one of a number of electric cars coming on the market. Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. billion in stimulus grants to the industry. Or No Cars?

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Green Cars News

MAY 1, 2009

The new administration’s stimulus package allots $2B for advanced batteries, $300M for federal and states fleets to buy new clean fuel vehicles and $7,500 tax rebate for PHEV, with yet more money in the Auto-Industry Re-tooling fund. No on has a lock on this future; everything is up for grabs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2010

Targeted at the pickup and delivery market, the MT-45 chassis boasts a GVWR of 14,000 to 19,500 lbs. The FCCC electric WIV also marks the first commercial vehicle application of a Tesla Motors Li-ion battery pack, which provide up to a 100-mile driving range on a single charge. Jonathan Randall, sales and marketing director at FCCC.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 22, 2024

The market is over-supplied vs. demand. Excess Capacity in China Morgan Stanley said its Chinese team noted sales cannibalization, increased battery capacity and inventory, and the expiration of “certain local stimulus measures” as reasons Tesla may feel the heat.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The study—“A portfolio of powertrains for Europe: a fact-based analysis”—compares the economics, sustainability and performance of fuel cell, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in achieving the decarbonization goal. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range. “We Honda, Japan’s second-largest carmaker, last week beganbuilding a lithium-ion battery factory with joint-venturepartner GS Yuasa Corp.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Powered by Tesla Motors’ lithium-ion batteries, the chassis is 100% electric, including the HVAC system. FCCC is the first company within the industry to utilize Tesla batteries for commercial applications. The battery pack provides up to a 100-mile (161 km) driving range on a single charge.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

Private sector investment can also drive green stimulus. The report finds that the state would greatly benefit from long-term funding for programs that produce local emissions reductions while spurring jobs and economic growth, rather than relying solely on cap-and-trade revenue for these projects, given budget shortfalls of 2020.

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