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New nanoparticle copper compound cathode could enable low-cost, long-life and high-power potassium-ion batteries for grid storage

Green Car Congress

Stationary energy storage systems that can operate for many cycles, at high power, with high round-trip energy efficiency, and at low cost are required. Cost is a greater concern. We decided we needed to develop a new chemistry if we were going to make low-cost batteries and battery electrodes for the power grid.

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Tesla Prepping IPO

Revenge of the Electric Car

Here is the full text of the article, in case the link goes bad: [link]. electric-car maker Tesla Motors plans to go public soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, amid growing interest in green technology and battery-powered vehicles. roads by 2015 and low-cost Department of Energy loans for manufacturers.

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Piaggio launches Ape electric three-wheeler range in Hyderabad

Electric Vehicles India

The company is offering Ape’s battery-powered range in three variants such as Ape e-City FX, and Ape e-Xtra FX (with fixed electric battery ), and Ape e-City (with swappable battery). ” Also read related article: Mahindra Treo & Piaggio Ape E-City E-Autos Comparison.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Related Articles UK electric car buyers to get £5,000.

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Friday, 4 Dec 09. And the "Spirit" is on Target for Florence, Pinal Cty, , then on-ward to Parker, La Paz Cty and to Yuma, Yuma Cty Thereafter

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

And EVJerr's blogging from Tucson with a couple sites to hit -- the popular bookstore, Bookman's is installing two e-vehicle chargers at two sites and one in Phoenix (See Arizona Daily Star, Thursday, 3 Dec "Ground broken for e-vehicle chargers" article by Dan Sorenson).

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

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They use rechargeable batteries to ride at speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour, much faster than most people would cycle, taking you to your destination faster and in better condition. In short, they provide low-cost, energy-efficient, and emission-free transportation with physical and health advantages. How do they work ?

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