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Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

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Advanced lithium ion batteries, sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries, and compressed air energy storage (CAES) are other key technologies that will be utilized for bulk storage applications during the forecast period. 2010 vs 2011 forecasts. Balancing Li-ion capacity with market opportunities.

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Yardney and Coda Automotive Form JV for US Automotive Li-ion Systems Production; Lishen Expected to Participate

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and California-based Coda Automotive have entered into a joint venture (Coda Battery Systems LLC) to design, manufacture and sell automotive-grade, lithium-ion battery systems in the United States. Ah Li-ion iron phosphate cell for Coda sedan. one of largest suppliers of lithium-ion batteries in the world. Earlier post.).

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Novolyte Technologies and Foosung Form JV for Li-ion Electrolytes

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Novolyte Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty electrolyte materials for lithium-ion battery and energy storage applications, high performance solvents and other specialty chemicals, has signed a definitive agreement with Foosung Co., Foosung Co., Novolyte received in 2009 a $20.6-million

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CMU study explores optimizing PHEV design and allocation to minimize life cycle cost, petroleum consumption, and GHG emissions

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kW h electricity, $400/kW h Li-ion batteries, $600/kWh NiMH batteries, and 5% discount rate, PHEVs are part of the least-cost solution for gas prices above $2.6/gal, kW h, Li-ion battery prices below $590/kW h, or nominal discount rates below 11%. Relative to our base case of $3.30/gal gal gasoline, $0.11/kW

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German Transport Ministry Includes Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Series Hybrid City Bus in Its Electric Mobility Development Program

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A roof-mounted Li-ion battery system has an output of 180 kW and a weight of less than 350 kg, including cooling. The sponsored projects must be launched by late 2010. The Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid features four wheel-hub motors on the center and rear axles of the bus.

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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The company is currently taking orders for the eStar and intends to deliver 400 units by the end of 2010. million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. Navistar, Inc. will deliver to FedEx the first full-production eStar —Navistar’s all-electric commercial truck. and Modec Limited of the UK.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) presented the preproduction plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV) chassis at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.