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SES begins pilot production of solvent-in-salt electrolyte for hybrid Li-metal batteries

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SES), a developer of high-performance hybrid lithium-metal rechargeable (Li-Metal) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications ( earlier post ), has established the first pilot production line capable of scaling up high-concentration, solvent-in-salt electrolyte production. SES Holdings Pte. Earlier post.)

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. The Sail SPRINGO EV costs RMB 4.6 (US$0.74) US$0.74) per 100 km to drive when charged during lower-cost off-peak hours (between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.).

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Honda signs joint development agreement with SES for Li-metal batteries; to take 2% stake

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Honda Motor announced that, in December 2021, it signed a joint development agreement with SES Holdings Pte. the area of Lithium-metal rechargeable batteries. SES has already accumulated a slate of high-profile partners and investors, including Geely, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Koch, LG, SK, Tianqi Lithium and Vertex Ventures.

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A123 Systems acquires lithium titanate and Li-imide electrolyte technology from Leyden Energy; micro-hybrid focus

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Leyden is the recent recipient of significant development funding from United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members include Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. Under that program, Leyden achieved progress on development of its technology for micro-hybrid (i.e.,

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Global EV and PHEV sales rocketed in January, but here’s why analysts are gloomy

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Sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids globally leapt by 69 per cent to an incredible 1.1 Despite seeing growth in EVs in almost every market, the general slowing of growth has already triggered some car-makers, like General Motors, to rethink its strategy. million delivered in 12 months.

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GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

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The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011.

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Opel, Bosch, University of Stuttgart and FKFS Develop CNG Mild Hybrid Astra

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Opel, the University of Stuttgart’s Institute for Combustion Engines and Motor Vehicles, Bosch and the Research Institute for Motor Vehicles and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKFS) have developed a mild-hybrid CNG-electric version of the Opel Astra Caravan. The CNG Turbo Hybrid. System architecture for the CNG hybrid.

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