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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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Renesas Electronics Corporation announced its fourth-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery management IC that offers unmatched lifetime accuracy. Together, we designed and integrated a low-voltage Li-ion battery management system featuring ISL78714 ICs and RH850 microcontrollers in Mahindra Racing electric race cars.

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Li-ion maker Boston-Power launches module system for EV and ESS applications; no-weld integration

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc. earlier post ) recently launched its Ensemble Module System; a “kit” of standard components that provides OEMs and pack assemblers with a simple, cost-effective way to assemble large format battery pack solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications.

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PHEV conversion company Echo Automotive completes $3M financing, joins CALSTART

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The EchoDrive conversion system comprises a 30 kW traction motor; modular Li-ion battery pack built with 2.2 This $3,000,000 infusion of working capital will allow us to ramp up our order fulfillment operations and meet the growing demand for EchoDrive kits more quickly. —Dan Kennedy, Echo’s CEO.

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DS introducing DS 7 CROSSBACK at Geneva show; PHEV model, autonomous driving features

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A new assembly system called “kitting” has been put in place at the Mulhouse plant in France. The powered rear axle is driven by one of the electric motors, providing a 4WD application and capability. Total system power is 300 hp. The DS project team paid particular attention to how this car would be assembled.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. A Gen 2 Series PHEV Powertrain under development is installed in a running rolling chassis. The company will deliver these powertrain kits to a dealer network to be established. Click to enlarge.

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"Spirit of DC" takes in Legislative Breakfast & Awards in Phoenix at Arizona State Capitol on Tuesday, 16 February 2010

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"Spirit of DC" setting up in front of the Arizona State Capitol Above "Spirit" joined by two more white PHEVs-- Todd Barlow's Green Motors' with 4kW PbA pack, above and right. The "Spirit" is awaiting its upgraded PluginSolutions PHEV Kit with 4kW Li-ion battery pack, which should allow upwards of a 20 AER range.(versus

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

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Maybe even provide feedback to PHEV3A Co-Chairs: Joe Lado JoeLado@yahoo.com or EVJerry Asher EVJerry@usa.net (202) 486-5450 "Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update - 7 November 2008 I. PHEV All Around America (PHEV3A) Taking Winter Quarters in Home Sweet Bisbee A. 20 + pounds added) after some 17,000 HEV/PHEV miles on the tusch.

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