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Prototype electric New Flyer transit bus powered by 120 kWh MHI MLiX Li-ion pack in operational testing in Manitoba, Canada

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An all-electric, battery-powered prototype demonstration bus under joint development by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The 40-foot “E-Bus” is based on New Flyer’s 40-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit bus and is powered by a 120 kWh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack developed by MHI. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces the Battery-Powered A-Class E-CELL; Production Run of 500

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A total production run of 500 A-Class E-CELL cars will be built at Rastatt, beginning in autumn 2010. In line with the strategy used for hybrid development, Mercedes engineers have developed a modular system for electric vehicles with battery and fuel-cell. Earlier post.).

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Toshiba Expects to Sign Up 5 Automakers for its SCiB Li-on Battery

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In October, Toshiba announced that it will construct a second dedicated production facility in Japan for the SCiB battery. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2010, with a completion date of October 2010. Toshiba uses a lithium titanate (LTO) material in its anode for improved safety and support for fast recharge.

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Consumer Electronics Assn Study Finds 40% of American Adults Likely to Test Drive an EV

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Concerns about mileage potential before needing to recharge (50%) and battery life (34%) top the list. The study finds running out of battery power on the road (71%), lack of charging stations and/or not being able to recharge (66%) and limited mileage (59%) are the most common perceived disadvantages with electric vehicles.

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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

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Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery The Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery features a refrigerating compressor that operates on a combination of an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery power system developed by 4R Energy Corporation.

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QinetiQ Zephyr Used Sion Li-S Batteries in Record Unmanned Flight

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A result of an intensive joint development effort between Sion Power and QinetiQ, the Zephyr flight exceeded 336 hours (14 days) of continuous flight, significantly surpassing the previous official record of 30 hours 24 minutes set by Northrop Grumman’s RQ-4A Global Hawk in March 2001. m) and a weight of just over 110 lbs. (50

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United Natural Foods Installing Air Products Hydrogen Fueling Technology for 65 Fuel Cell Forklifts

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The equipment for the 352,000 square-foot Sarasota facility, which serves as a regional distribution hub for customers in Southeastern United States, is targeted to be operational by the end of June 2010. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered equipment needs refueling once or twice daily, depending on use.

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