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Sanyo Supplying Li-ion Batteries for Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

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Sanyo Electric recently announced an agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Swift Plug-in Hybrid. kWh Li-ion battery pack. The new model will serve as a demonstration experiment and the experiment will be implemented at Suzuki dealers from this autumn. Earlier post.)

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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers

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Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.

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Honda enters European robotic lawn mower market with Li-ion-powered Miimo

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Powered by a high performance, long-life lithium-ion battery, it is self-charging, constantly monitoring its battery level and returning to its docking station when it needs to recharge. It will be available from Honda Authorized Dealers in the UK and Europe in early 2013.

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Honda enters European robotic lawn mower market with Li-ion-powered Miimo

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Powered by a high performance, long-life lithium-ion battery, it is self-charging, constantly monitoring its battery level and returning to its docking station when it needs to recharge. It will be available from Honda Authorized Dealers in the UK and Europe in early 2013.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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The polyhedra aid the eye in seeing the ions grouped as (green) Fe/Mg-enclosing octahedra and (yellow) phosphate tetrahedra. The (blue) oxygen ions are made very small to permit viewing of the arrangement of the other ions. a provider of lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs. Click to enlarge. ton trucks. “

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Valence Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Supply Agreement with Bénéteau Group for Hybrid Vessels

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One of the features of the new hybrid drive system is the capability to recharge the battery packs without the use of diesel generators. The Bénéteau Group has 22 production sites and 450 dealers in more than 50 countries.

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New smart BRABUS electric drive amps up the smart fortwo electric

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kWh Li-ion battery pack and a range of 145 kilometers NEDC (90 miles). With the optional rapid charging function the empty battery of the smart BRABUS electric drive can be fully recharged in just an hour. From 27 September the new smart BRABUS electric drive can be ordered from smart dealers in 11 countries.

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