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

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-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. The company’s 460,000-square-foot automated assembly facility in Midland includes advanced clean rooms and produces cells, packs, modules and management controls and software for lithium-ion power systems.

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GE to Open Sodium-Metal Halide Battery Plant in New York

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GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt shows a sodium-metal halide battery cell at the press conference announcing the battery plant. At the AABC 2008 conference, Robert King from GE Global Research outlined requirements and challenges for hybrid locomotive batteries, including: 1,300 kW continuous chare/discharge power. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. "This vehicle is so light it doesnt even require power steering," said Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa.

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PIP Declares Victory

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Ford , Chrysler , Volvo Nissan , Subaru and VW have all indicated they will be bringing plug-in hybrids to the showroom floor for sale within the next few years. it stands for “Build Your Dreams”—claims to supply 65 percent of the world’s nickel-cadmium batteries, and 30 percent of its lithium ion mobile phone batteries.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Reuters ) 11/29/06 [In response to GMs announcement at the LA Auto Show], Chrysler Group sales chief Joe Eberhardt, talking to a clutch of reporters later, said his company has no plans for a plug-in at this time. ( The biggest barrier is the battery."

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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BYD claims to have achieved a breakthrough with its lithium ion ferrous phosphate technology, but no one can be sure whether it will work as promised. More Two very different drivers The leaders charged with saving GM and Chrysler are known for wielding a sharp pencil. Heres how one New England school is working to stay on top.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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A PUMA runs on lithium ion batteries, can reach 35 miles per hour, and can travel up to 35 miles between charges. This reminds me of Chrysler tying to sell little three wheelers (I think thats what they were) in China when the people really wanted a normal car. Maybe three. But load it up and youll fail here too. Video Web 2.0

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