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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

Green Car Congress

The state refundable tax credits will help the companies in their quest for some of the $2 billion in federal grants for advanced-battery research and development. Today marks a defining moment for Michigan's future as we see a new industry begin to take root and grow new jobs.

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8 Reasons Government Grants Should Include Funding for Level 1 Charging Infrastructure

EV Adoption

PHEVs: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) currently comprise nearly 37% of all EVs sold in the US since 2011. But for those cars parked all-day or all night, a 120 volt outlet will often be the most cost-effective solution that also provides enough range for an average driver’s daily needs.

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Sodium batteries from Michigan to challenge lithium’s grip – ET Auto

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Natron’s facility in Holland, Michigan, is funded in part by a nearly USD 20 million federal grant. Nabors Industries Ltd., Other companies — including HiNa Battery Technology Co. The technology has other potential applications. Other investors include Chevron Corp. and Khosla Ventures.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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Introduced at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), the MT-EV WIV features a lightweight, aerodynamic design for improved efficiency. FCCC is the first company within the industry to utilize Tesla batteries for commercial applications. At the 2009 NTEA Work Truck Show, FCCC introduced its HHV chassis to the commercial vehicle industry.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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The new chassis model is the only one domestically engineered and the first in the industry to be completely all-electric (includes HVAC system) in North America, according to FCCC. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

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Dow Kokam Breaks Ground on Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Plant in Michigan

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The facility will produce lithium-ion batteries to supply the growing electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market. billion watt hours of large-format lithium-ion batteries—enough to power 60,000 fully electric or hybrid electric vehicles annually, (assuming a 20 kWh battery system).

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