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GS Yuasa US subsidiary introduces line of lead-acid batteries for renewable energy markets

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a US subsidiary of GS Yuasa Group of Japan, introduced the ECO R line of advanced storage batteries targeting the renewable energy market. The ECO R product line consists of four advanced lead acid, VRLA (Valve-regulated Lead-Acid Battery) products. GS Battery (USA) Inc. , The SLX246-12 is a 10-year design life and is UL listed.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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The effectiveness of solar power generation and other renewable energy sources in helping to realize a low-carbon mobility society. Charging with a 200-volt power source takes less than six hours, and vehicle driving range exceeds 160 km (99 miles). VRLA (lead-acid), Panasonic. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Two-motor system.

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