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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. Fisker Automotive published its first business update, announcing that revenues had exceeded $100 million in the first four months of 2012. We are encouraged by solid demand for the Karma, our unique extended-range luxury model. 2012 Fisker Karma.

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2012 Tesla Model S To Get One-Hour Recharging Next Year?

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With at least a dozen 2012 Tesla Model S all-electric sport sedans now in the hands of buyers--and, Tesla says, 5,000 more to follow by the end of the year--attention is likely to turn to the car's real-world range.

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DBT CEV fast chargers power 3 LEAFs 12,500 km over 42 days in 2012 Oranje Trophy

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Three Nissan LEAF electric vehicles drove 12,500 km (7,767 miles) through ten countries in 42 days supported by France-based DBT CEV’s fast charging technology as part of the 2012 Oranje Trophy. DC quick charger has an output voltage range of DC50 ~ 500V and current range of up to 125A. The CHAdeMO-compliant (Rev.0.9)

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Hubject publishes Open Plug&Charge protocol

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Hubject, an e-mobility specialist founded in 2012 by leading companies in the energy, technology, and automotive industries ( earlier post ), has published the Open Plug&Charge Protocol (OPCP) , the first independent protocol to standardize the Plug&Charge EV ecosystem.

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Cabot broadens range of performance additives for advanced lead-acid batteries

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Cabot introduced its first PBX additive, PBX51, in February 2012. Cabot’s PBX performance additives are designed to enable lead-acid batteries to last longer under repeated cycling and to accept recharging energy faster at lower cost than the current solution of oversizing the battery. Earlier post.).

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Researchers directly visualize formation and disappearance of Li-O2 reaction products; insights to support development of rechargeable lithium-air batteries

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During discharge, Li ions meet with reduced oxygen on the surface of the Li x V 2 O 5 electrode forming Li 2 O 2 , which is decomposed upon recharge. The rechargeable Li?air This is in contrast to Li 2 O 2 particles having sizes in the range of 100 to 1000 nm formed in Li-O 2 batteries with aprotic electrolytes.