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PPG receives $2.2M from DOE to study coatings applications in automotive lithium-ion batteries

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PPG received funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for research into the use of two versatile, high-output processes in the production of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery electrodes. According to a recent US EPA draft risk evaluation, NMP poses an “unreasonable risk” to workers in certain conditions.

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Ford unveils all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV

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When it arrives in late 2020, Mustang Mach-E will be available with standard (75.7 kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. Top: Standard range battery with AWD.

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 2: The ActiveHybrid 7 with Li-ion Pack

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The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a compact, 400 Wh lithium-ion battery. Official EPA ratings will be available closer to the US market launch. In this case, power is supplied directly through the 120-volt on-board network powered by the lithium-ion battery. Powertrain of the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

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France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

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billion) to establish a network of 1 million charging points by 2015 and the building of a €625 million (US$910 million) lithium-ion battery plant at a plant owned by Renault with a public contribution of €125 million (US$182 million) toward the total. Availability of a standard outlet to charge the cars outside of the home.

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

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The Soul EV earned an EPA-estimated range rating of 93 miles (150 km) when the 27 kWh, 360 V, 192-cell lithium-ion polymer battery is fully charged. The Li-ion battery features a nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode, which helps increase capacity, and a graphite-based anode, which increases durability while reducing weight.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid heading to select US showrooms

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Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle. Earlier post.).

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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Lithium-ion batteries were the most commonly supported technology among initiatives. Li-ion batteries. Lithium-metal batteries. These initiatives, which obligated more than $1.3 Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. through 2012. Number of obligations.