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Hitachi Develops Lithium-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Starting from the spring of 2010, the company will begin shipping samples to automobile manufacturers in Japan and overseas. In 2000, the Hitachi Group became the first in the world to begin volume production of safe, high-performance, long-lasting automotive lithium-ion batteries. Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.,

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio). Pacific Gas & Electric Company (CA). Advanced Underground CAES Demonstration Project Using a Saline Porous Rock Formation as the Storage Reservoir. 29,561,142.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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While specific elements will vary by sub-chemistry and company, the general steps behind making a prismatic cell are expected to remain consistent for the next several years. One of EnerDel’s sister companies is investigating dry coatings that don’t need to be cured. Range in prices = $2000 - $2500. Sub-Pack prices. Cell Price.

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