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GM and Microvast to develop specialized EV battery separator; new US separator facility

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This work will be supported by a $200-million grant from the U.S. GM is the only auto manufacturer selected for the consortium and will work with other members to accelerate development of high-energy, rechargeable lithium metal batteries. Department of Energy’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing initiative.

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500kW wireless charging keeps electric trucks working in bitter cold

Baua Electric

million US Department of Energy (DoE) grant, a 500kW WAVE wireless charger is undergoing deployment at a Venture Logistics facility in the Midwest , operating in challenging low-negative temperatures. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. WAVE wireless charging pad WAVE wireless charging pad; courtesy Ideanomics.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre—consisted of 20 Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans ( earlier post ) covering 240,000 km (150,000 miles) over a 12-month period. The trial—supported by a £4.7-million million (US$5.9-million)

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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Cars That Think

He and his colleagues were recently granted a U.S. Goodenough was awarded the 2012 IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies for discoveries that “paved the way for development of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology.” patent , shortly before his 100th birthday.

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Electric Vehicles Could be your Solution to the Current Gas Prices

Blink Charging

How does the price of fuel and the price of recharging compare? It found the average price to recharge an EV is $0.15 Electric Vehicle Rebates, Grants, Incentives. The Build Back Better Plan included tax credits a win/win for drivers, the environment, and auto workers, but the plan is stuck in Congress.

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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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Quallion Remains on Track in Development of Li-ion-Based Anti-Idling HVAC System

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In May, Quallion had applied for a grant under the Recovery Act–Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative to support its efforts to build a new $220M lithium ion battery manufacturing facility in Southern California. I don’t know what material, what design is most suitable for auto applications. —Dr.

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