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Peugeot Releases Specs, Pricing Package for the iOn EV
The iOn with (1) Motor, (2) Traction battery pack, (3) Inverter and (4) On-board charger. Peugeot has released the specifications for the iOn EV—based on the Mitsubishi iMiEV ( earlier post )—in advance of the Paris Auto Show. Peugeot says that it will market the iOn based mainly on an “all-inclusive” mobility offer.
Green Car Congress - Monday, September 6, 2010
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Ultrathin LiMn2O4 Nanowire Cathode Materials for Higher Li-ion Power Densities for HEV and EV Applications
team of researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (Italy), and Stanford University have synthesized ultrathin LiMn 2 O 4 nanowires for use as a Li-ion cathode material offering high power densities. Discharge curves at different rates after charging at 1C. and 4.3
Green Car Congress - Saturday, September 4, 2010
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A plug-in Toyota Prius for less than a regular Prius?
Well, what if the plug-in Prius costs less than a conventional Prius? Now, I’m not saying that’s going to happen, but according to the MotorTrend article, the lithium-ion battery pack in the plug-in Toyota Prius actually costs less than the NiMH battery pack in the conventional Prius. Good for just 70 mpg?
Hybrid Car Blog - Thursday, September 2, 2010
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  • Toyota Confirms 2009 Model Lithium-Ion Prius -- No Talk of Plug But Promises of More Power
    First, a sidebar in which CEO Katsuaki Watanabe confirms that the next-generation Prius (model year 2009, out late 2008 or early 2009) will use lithium-ion batteries. Toyota's Bid for a Better Battery CEO Watanabe confirms that Toyota will develop new lithium-ion batteries for its third-generation hybrids [link]. GALLON."
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Monday, February 26, 2007
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  • What does the future hold for lithium-ion batteries?
    Lithium-ion batteries could soon grab a significant share of the hybrid and electric vehicle advanced battery market according to one industry expert. Dr Menahem Anderman, the President of Advanced Automotive Batteries, believes that lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent 21 per cent of the advanced battery market by 2011.
    Green Cars News - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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  • Ford accelerates Li-ion battery research
    One of the hurdles in the race to develop automotive Li-ion battery systems for high volume hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle programs is improving the technology’s durability. Li-ion would be less costly than NiMH in large volumes - approximately 30 percent less expensive at an annual volume of 3 million hybrids.
    Green Cars News - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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  • Huge spike in lithium-ion battery sales predicted
    Though only $878million of lithium-ion batteries are expected to be sold next year, by 2015 the industry could be worth nearly $8billion a year. This in turn will boost the lithium-ion market, largely fuelled by government subsidies, incentives and production goals. per cent of the world’s fleet in 2015.
    Green Cars News - Thursday, December 3, 2009
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  • BMW selects lithium-ion battery supplier
    SB LiMotive, the joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI, has been selected to supply lithium-ion batteries for the upcoming Megacity vehicle - an electric city vehicle from BMW. The company hopes to produce a battery pack for around €350 by 2015 - that’s around two thirds of the current cost.
    Green Cars News - Monday, August 3, 2009
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  • GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging
    Among the challenges Nielsen sees are equipping homes with the appropriate wiring for car charging, administering low-cost metering plans from utilities, and managing car cables so people don’t trip over them. Tags: EV Chargers GE lithium-ion batteries Nissan by Martin LaMonica. smart-grid lab for three years. Credit: GE).
    Revenge of the Electric Car - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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  • Researcher makes suggestions for battery technology
    A two fold increase in energy density will be required over the next 30 years, according to one scientist reviewing the challenges facing lithium-ion battery development.
    Green Cars News - Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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  • France unveils 14 point plan for electric cars
    Here’s a step-by-step look at the 14-point plan: Point one: The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) will launch a call for projects on infrastructure costs to support plug-in demonstrators and trials and to validate an ecosystem of rechargeable vehicles. So how will this be achieved?
    Green Cars News - Sunday, October 4, 2009
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  • Lithium-ion: Only a bridge technology
    A couple of Chevy Volt lithium-ion battery packs So, can lithium-ion batteries make plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles as common as your conventional gas-powered vehicle anytime soon? To make plug-in vehicles cost-effective enough for the masses, Argonne is focusing on next generation lithium-air batteries.
    Hybrid Car Blog - Monday, December 21, 2009
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  • 2011 Chevrolet Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Goes Into Production
    The lithium-ion battery pack for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles officially went into volume production today.
    Green Car Reports - Thursday, January 7, 2010
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