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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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Additionally, through its stimulus programs and local industrial policies, the Chinese government is providing a range of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives. As part of its plans, Boston-Power is establishing an R&D and EV battery engineering facility in China. Purcell, Jr.,

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Overall, Ener1 reported 2008 revenues of $6.8 million compared to $280,000 in 2007.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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According to Marcero, who is part of the firm’s Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services team based in Southfield, Mich., Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. The rewards for successful execution will be great. Laura Marcero

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How NI plans to innovate in the EV test and measurement industry and unlock the power of data

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NI’s CEO reports an industry-wide recognition that test data is an underutilized asset and many systems need to be rebuilt to take better advantage of very rich data sets. Q&A with NI CEO Eric Starkloff (Full interview) The sense of urgency in the auto industry is palpable as it undergoes the transition to EVs.

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Goodbye GM, Hello Tianjin-Qingyuan Electric Vehicle Company?

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At the same time, the value to the economy and environment of a major push for plug-in cars as part of the recovery hasn’t sunk in at the top. And these days a billion dollars is barely a rounding error in the money going to prop up the American auto industry. Chrysler was told to consummate with Fiat quickly or else.

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J.D. Power, LMC: new vehicle sales in US slide again, 6th time this year

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For the second time in three months and the sixth time this year, new-vehicle retail sales in November are expected to slip from year-ago levels, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. US new-vehicle retail sales in November are projected to reach 1,128,900 units, a 2.0% Power and LMC Automotive.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. That… may take some doing on GMs part. and Chrysler.

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