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Axion Power exploring PbC battery licensing deal in China

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Axion Power International, a leader in carbon battery technology and energy storage, has resumed negotiations with LCB International, Inc. Axion Power’s patented PbC Battery features faster recharge, longer cycle life and a wide operating voltage window compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Additionally, the battery of the Mission E Cross Turismo can be replenished using induction, a charging station or a Porsche home energy storage system.

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Updated IEA EV/PHEV roadmap finds announced production plans for electric vehicles far below sales targets set by countries

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Announcements from major manufacturers in terms of future production plans for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) are far below sales targets set by countries, according to a newly updated Electric Vehicle Roadmap report from the International Energy Agency. million units by 2015 and about 1.4

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Fuji Pigment synthesizing ionic liquids for Al-air battery electrolytes, Li-ion electrolytes and other applications

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Ryohei Mori, in charge of the Al-air project at Fuji Pigment, earlier attempted to suppress anode corrosion and byproduct accumulation by modifying the aluminum-air battery structure by placing ceramic and carbonaceous materials between aqueous NaCl electrolyte and electrodes as an internal layer. Now, Fuji Pigment Co., Now, Fuji Pigment Co.,

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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Following the consultation the Commission is expected to release its opinion in the first half of 2015. This means lead-based batteries are essential in virtually all conventional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, hybrid vehicles (mild, micro and Plug-in-HEV, PHEV) and full electric vehicles.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging.

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