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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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The EU must continue to allow the use of lead-based batteries in vehicles as they are essential for the needs of future generations of European cars, according to the automotive and automotive battery industries in Europe. Other battery technologies (nickel-metal hydride, lead-based etc.)

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Pike Research forecasts accelerating hybrid locomotive sales from 2015-2020

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In Europe, track electrification will eliminate the need for either diesel or battery storage in many areas. However, Pike expects hybrid locomotives to have a strong return on investment (ROI), as a result of the ability to use low-cost batteries. This would translate into a need for storage of 116.4 MWh of energy in 2020.

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e., Stop-start vehicles, also termed micro-1 hybrids, are positioned to continue expanding rapidly in Europe and Japan, and at a slower pace in the US and elsewhere. billion in 2015 and $9.2 billion in 2020. Source: AAB. Click to enlarge.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

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Beginning later this month, a total of 350 vehicles will begin delivery in Japan and Europe in support of model programs with business and government partners aimed at raising societal awareness of, and preparedness for, this important new technology. Beginning early next year, 150 vehicles will start arriving in the U.S.,

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. There are also plans to conduct public-road tests of the TOYOTA Plug-in HV in the United States and in Europe. and Europe are still undecided, Takimoto said. We still need some time," he said.Toyota Plug-in HV.

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