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223 Articles match "General Motors","Lithium Ion"

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General Motors Kicks Off National Electric Vehicle Training Tour For First Responders
Using a pre-production example of the Chevrolet Volt as a teaching tool, General Motors launched a nationwide electric vehicle training tour and outreach project for emergency personnel this week at the 2010 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Chicago. An LG Chem lithium-ion battery cell, as used in the 2011.
Green Car Congress - Friday, August 27, 2010
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Boston-Power’s Swing Battery Selected for NASA’s Humanoid Robot Project
Boston-Power’s battery technology platform is based on a flat, oval-shaped prismatic cell design with external dimensions equivalent to two conventional 18650 lithium-ion cells. The project derives its name from the Roman numeral for 1,000: M. The packs will be tested at NASA’s Lyndon B.
Green Car Congress - Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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GM Electrochemists Suggest Ongoing Investment in Both Battery and Fuel Cell Research; Connecting the Science with Vehicle Engineering
ion batteries provide a pathway for efficient use of renewable-sourced electricity in the transportation sector, but it is possible that fundamental physical limitations may prevent pure Li-ion-based BEVs from ever delivering the freedom of providing long trips, with intermittent quick refills, that consumers currently receive from their cars.
Green Car Congress - Thursday, July 15, 2010
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  • Toyota Confirms 2009 Model Lithium-Ion Prius -- No Talk of Plug But Promises of More Power
    First, a sidebar in which CEO Katsuaki Watanabe confirms that the next-generation Prius (model year 2009, out late 2008 or early 2009) will use lithium-ion batteries. Toyota's Bid for a Better Battery CEO Watanabe confirms that Toyota will develop new lithium-ion batteries for its third-generation hybrids [link]. GALLON."
    CalCars News - PHEV News - Monday, February 26, 2007
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  • General Motors | Chevrolet
     Company:   General Motors | Chevrolet. Batteries:  T-Shaped Lithium Ion Pack. Since the gas engine never powers the motor, but only recharges the batteries, this car can still be considered electric powered and not a hybrid.  Brands:  Volt. Pricing:  Unknown - Coming 2010. Range:  40 miles (+300 using gas).
    Electric Car Blog - Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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  • Report: GM orders cells for 100,000 hybrids
    Hitachi Limited in Japan is set to spend an estimated Y20-30billion to boost production capacity for lithium-ion batteries as it targets a 70-fold increase in production capacity by 2015. General Motors has contracted Hitachi to provide the cells for its second generation belt alternator starter mild hybrid system.
    Green Cars News - Thursday, July 2, 2009
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  • Boston Power to expand into green transport
    Ambitious lithium-ion manufacturer Boston Power Inc has set its sights on the battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle market after appointing former GM executive Robert C Purcell Jr to its board of directors. His organisation also [.].
    Green Cars News - Monday, February 22, 2010
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  • GM to double size of battery lab
    The largest and most technologically advanced automotive battery lab in the US is about to get even bigger, as General Motors reveals plans to double its size. An $8million investment will be made to enlarge the Global Battery Systems Lab on the GM Technical Centre campus by 30,000sq ft to 63,000sq ft. The cash will improve [.].
    Green Cars News - Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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  • Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece
    So will his billions rejuvenate the American auto industry and put it back on top of the motoring world as it enters a new era? The economic stimulus funds have been doled out to programmes in 20 US states, but Michigan, the traditional home of motoring, is the key beneficiary. Who will benefit? Who misses out? Our verdict.
    Green Cars News - Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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  • Battery companies receive cash boost
    Investment in advanced battery companies continues in the USA where the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) has awarded $543.5million in tax credits to four companies with plans to invest more than $1.7billion in lithium-ion manufacturing facilities across the state.
    Green Cars News - Thursday, April 16, 2009
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  • Suzuki to introduce hybrid
    The old adage states that two heads are better than one - and that’s what Suzuki and General Motors are determined to prove with their next generation hybrid system. The two motoring companies have joined forces with the intention of introducing the mid-size Kizashi saloon car to the North American market in 2011.
    Green Cars News - Monday, August 17, 2009
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  • Top 10 green cars at Frankfurt
    The Frankfurt Motor Show is open to the public, so if you’re heading to the event what can you expect to see? The first version of the vehicle is debuting in Frankfurt with a more complete production vehicle scheduled for next year’s Geneva Motor Show. Keep reading our news section for all the latest Frankfurt Motor Show coverage.
    Green Cars News - Thursday, September 17, 2009
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  • Cadillac to follow Chevy Volt’s lead
    The Cadillac brand may be one of the most inspirational in motoring history, but its latest model promises to follow in the footsteps of a much more modern icon. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars general motors Bob Lutz Cadillac Cadillac Converj Chevrolet Volt Chevy Volt range extended vehicle Voltec platform
    Green Cars News - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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