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Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), with colleagues from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Qatar University and major battery manufacturer LG Chem have developed a technique for the delicately controlled prelithiation of SiO x anodes for high-performance Li-ion batteries. 5b03776XX.

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million by 2015 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% (2010-2015), according to the report. China alone will experience a CAGR of 76% to reach 554,114 unit sales of all electrified vehicles by 2015, and will represent 53% of total regional sales. billion in 2015. By 2015, Bae expects that a total of 2.6

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Today’s rechargeable Li-ion battery technology still has room for improvement, but not enough to significantly improve e.g. the range and autonomy of electrical vehicles. As such, the assembly of the new cells could be done by slight modification of existing manufacturing lines for Li-ion batteries.

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The Foothill Transit Ecoliner, manufactured by Proterra LLC in Greenville, SC, is a lightweight, 35-foot transit vehicle. It features a 30-mile (48 km) range without charging; it can recharge, hands free and in-route, in 10 minutes. Delivery is expected in early 2015.

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 The manufacturing facility will benefit economically distressed communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

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The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?

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Evatran, the developer of the Plugless Power electric vehicle (EV) inductive recharging system ( earlier post ), will focus on vehicle integration and supply production designs for the project team.

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Spodumene ore from the Whabouchi mine will be converted to value-added lithium salts (hydroxide and lithium carbonate) and then sold primarily to manufacturers of cathode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

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The partners will launch the new battery in the spring of 2015. One of MSP’s specialities is designing and manufacturing battery packs and hybrid power and propulsion systems for the marine industry. Founded in 2005, OXIS Energy Ltd. One of key areas relates to safety.

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To meet earlier demand for batteries for the Model S, in 2014, SMM ramped up production of lithium nickel oxide from 300 tons per month to 850 tons; that subsequently expanded in 2015 to the current 1,850 tons per month. SMM is the only refiner of E-nickel and cobalt in Japan. SMM’s nickel hydroxide has a large share of the market.

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has received a purchase order valued at $12 million from Wrightbus, for lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries to be delivered through 2015. Valence has been manufacturing safe, reliable energy storage solutions since 2005. Valence Technology, Inc. The 1.024 kWh (25.6 Earlier post.).

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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 Source: IEA.

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Unlike many battery electric bus routes, the transit route in Foshan will not require any catenary wires or on-route recharging. In September 2015 we announced the planned deployment of 300 fuel cell-powered buses in Foshan/Yunfu. Ballard’s program partners include: Guangdong Nation Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co.

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While the use of shared e-scooters generates few direct environmental impacts, their green credentials can be questioned by the substantial negative impacts associated to their materials, their manufacturing and their frequent collection for recharging purposes. The share of renewable energy used for transport in the EU rose from 7.4%

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Soaring prices for and profits from LiPF 6 —lithium hexafluorophosphate, the dominant Li-salt used in electrolytes in commercial rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) based on a graphite anode and a 3–4 V cathode material—has encouraged enterprises in China to expand LiPF 6 production while also attracting new players.

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XALT Energy (originally founded in 2009 as Dow-Kokam, LLC), a leading developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, signed a global exclusive agreement with Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK Group) of China for the supply of its Lithium Titanate (LTO) batteries from its manufacturing facilities in Midland, Michigan for all-electric buses in China.

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The plant currently builds the Teana, Murano and X-Trail, and Qashqai will be added in 2015. A regenerative braking system automatically recharges the battery by converting the vehicle’s kinetic energy that would be otherwise lost in braking. Pathfinder production is being added to Nissan’s manufacturing operations at St.

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The majority of the advanced batteries in 2016 have been manufactured in Asia Pacific and shipped around the world. The global market for advanced batteries for EVs and stationary ESSs through 3Q 2016 has already surpassed the total 2015 energy capacity of approximately 14.6 million individual battery cells, 16.1 billion in sales.

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Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. The new S60L Twin Engine is manufactured in Volvo Cars’ Chengdu Plant. Recharging time varies with amperage.

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Lead battery and car manufacturers have requested that the current exemption for lead-based batteries within the ELV Directive’s wider ban on lead in light-duty vehicles is maintained for at least another eight years. Following the consultation the Commission is expected to release its opinion in the first half of 2015.

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Toshiba will support Ford with a new inverter production line at its plant in Mie Prefecture, Japan, which has experience in manufacturing for automotive applications. Toshiba estimates that the global market for inverters for such vehicles will grow from ¥180 billion (US$2.25 billion) in fiscal year 2010 to ¥1.5 trillion (US$18.7

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With an upgraded range of up to 400 km (249 miles), most Chinese consumers, who generally drive 50 to 80 km per day, will only need to recharge their DENZA 400 once per week. The vehicles are manufactured at BDNT’s independent production line at the BYD base in Shenzhen. DENZA sold nearly 3,000 units in its first year in 2015.

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Volvo Cars introduced the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric car and the first model to appear in its brand new Recharge car line concept. The XC40 Recharge, based on the multi-award-winning and best-selling XC40 small SUV, is the first of a family of fully electric Volvos.

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On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible.

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Saft has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin for delivery of e6T Li-ion battery systems for the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program. The e6T battery system includes electronic devices for performance, thermal, and safety management specific to the application.

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Divergence between real-world and manufacturers’ type-approval CO 2 emission values for various real-world data sources, including average estimates for private cars, company cars, and all data sources. for selected brands in 2001 and 2015. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT.

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After all safety checks are performed the system will provide the bus with a powerful fast recharge. (A This allows manufacturers of electric buses to reduce the weight of their vehicle, improve the energy efficiency, and design a lower cost electric bus. A Combo 2 connector can also serve to link bus with charger.). Click to enlarge.

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Onboard batteries are recharged by regenerative braking as well as grid charging. The new H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus is scheduled for deployment with Hawaii MTA in early 2015. The fuel cell and 28 kWh lithium-ion battery pack power the vehicle’s 200 kW powertrain, air conditioning, and auxiliary systems. Click to enlarge.

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The SCiB also generates little heat while recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module. The SCiB also offers a higher effective capacity than a typical lithium-ion battery, in that more of the stored charge can be used safely before recharging the battery.

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Fisker automobiles are range-extended electric vehicles, driven by electric motors that get their power from a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, or, when that is depleted, by a generator driven by an efficient gas-powered engine. When full production is reached in 2015, Fisker estimates annual sales at up to 115,000 vehicles.

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The Report also explores the manufacturing status of battery producers and which ones are best positioned to succeed in the world market, with individual forecasts for each battery supplier. Roland Berger’s projections of xEV sales through 2015. Source: Roland Berger. Click to enlarge. Roland Berger: the Li-ion bubble bursts.

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Yet-Ming Chiang, 24M’s Chief Scientist, the company is leveraging existing, preferred energy storage chemistry but using a new cell design with semi-solid (a mixture of solid and liquid phases) thick electrodes and manufacturing innovations to deliver what it says will be up to a 50% reduction in current Li-ion costs. (Dr. Manufacturing.

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Manufacturer of the world’s first plug-in diesel hybrid, Volvo, is to team with British Gas to ensure that buyers of its new V60 D6 AWD hybrid have home recharging facilities. Until March 2015, customers who buy the new sportswagon plug-in model will be eligible for a free car charging package f[.]. Hybrid cars Volvo'

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However, according to a new report from Pike Research, PEV production will fall well short of the government’s ambitious goals of manufacturing 500,000 PEVs a year by 2015. Recharging infrastructure and vehicle and technical standards are lacking. this goal, the government plans to invest CNY100 billion (US$15.7

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Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). Maruti Suzuki introduced mild hybrids in India in 2015 with the launch of the Ciaz diesel with SHVS.

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Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Click to enlarge.

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