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MAHLE developing portfolio of solutions for fuel cell drives in commercial vehicles

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MAHLE is developing a modular fuel cell systems portfolio focused on commercial vehicles, based on its current range of components. New opportunities are opening up for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. As lithium-ion batteries need to operate within a certain temperature range, battery cooling is also required here.

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs.

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

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The collaboration between Ford and the New York Power Authority builds on an existing partnership involving the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Demonstration Program. The program, which began nearly two years ago, has generated real world experience with these advanced technology vehicles by using them in real-world driving situations.

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Researchers find lithium accumulating in copper current collectors in Li-on batteries; potential role in degrading performance

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(a) Disassembled commercial Li-ion battery showing the cathode, anode and separator; high-resolution optical cross-section image of the (b) anode (graphite–Cu–graphite) and (c) cathode (LiFePO 4 –Al–LiFePO 4 ), showing the electrode structure; and (d) measured lithium concentration profile from the two surfaces of the copper current collector.

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Ford and Smith Terminate Partnership on Electric Transit Connect Project for US; Ford Now Partnering with Azure Dynamics to Deliver the Vehicle in 2010; Smith Partnering with AM General on Electric Vans for USPS

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Tanfield remains Ford of Europe’s official collaborator on commercial electric vehicles, initially focused solely on the Ford Transit platform, which is marketed as the Smith Edison. Azure Dynamics has selected Johnson Controls-Saft as the supplier for lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs for the Transit Connect BEV.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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Ford will design advanced lithium-ion battery systems in-house for the next-generation hybrid in Michigan and move production of the battery packs from Mexico to Michigan. “We are creating a center of excellence in Michigan for electric transportation.Battery system design and development should be a core competency for Ford.”.

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

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Commercial vehicle manufactures including buses and trucks are ramping up their transition to electrification. Against the backdrop of government policies, economic growth and easy access to capital, the tech sector continues to witness an influx of new ideas, willing entrepreneurs and talent escaping dying industries.