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Novolyte Technologies and Foosung Form JV for Li-ion Electrolytes

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Novolyte is the leading producer of primary (non-rechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) Lithium electrolyte materials in North America, Europe and Greater China and a leading provider of electrolyte and ultracapacitor solutions worldwide. Novolyte received in 2009 a $20.6-million

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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ZAP and Jonway will jointly market and sell electric vehicles in China, North America and Europe to broaden market reach. ZAP hopes to leverage a stimulus from the government for plug-in forms of transportation. million vehicles in 2009, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

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For the standard version, Tesla plans to use a battery that can recharge at a typical 220V outlet in about four hours. Earlier this month, researchers from MIT said they had developed a process that within three years could lead to electric car batteries able to recharge in as little as five minutes. I asked Mike Omotoso, J.D.

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Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

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The new plug-in vehicle will be able to exceed highway speed limits, go 100 miles on a charge and recharge in four to eight hours using a 220-volt line, similar to those for clothes dryers, said Mark Perry, director of product planning for Nissan North America.

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