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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors have expanded their 2011 supply agreement so that Panasonic will now supply nearly 2 billion automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla through 31 December 2017 at long-term preferential prices. —Tesla Quarterly Report (10Q) for quarter ending 30 June 2013.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers as measured by production output, has begun to execute a contract with Jilin Hi-tech Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd, an affiliated company of First Automobile Group Co., Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. China BAK Battery, Inc.,

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JULY 25, 2012

Li-ion battery manufacturer China BAK Battery, Inc. Our cooperation with FAWER is expected to encourage similar cooperative programs with other automobile manufacturers. —Xiangqian Li, CEO of China BAK. As part of the program, FAWER has placed a sample order for China BAK’s EV battery modules.

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China Li-ion Batteries Battery 225

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

While Tesla’s current battery strategy incorporates proprietary packaging using cells from multiple battery suppliers, Tesla has selected Panasonic as its preferred lithium-ion battery cell supplier for its battery packs. We are happy to use a Li-Tec cell, or Panasonic or [others].We Tesla is agnostic as to.the cell.

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 244

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

According to Bain analysis, the cost of Li-ion battery systems will fall significantly from today’s €260/kWh (US$283/kWh) to be less than €150/kWh (US$163/kWh) by 2018, with the possibility of dropping further to €110/kWh (US$120/kWh) by 2022.

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2020 Li-ion Electric Cars Germany 150

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Positioning of the new Li-ion cells for PHEVs. which develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications such as hybrid electric vehicles, have developed new lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. Source: Hitachi. Click to enlarge.

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Lithium Ion Plug-in Li-ion Plug 210

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

Maruti Suzuki developed the SX4 Hybrid and Eeco Charge concepts as a part of the Government-initiated and SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers)-coordinated National Hybrid Propulsion Program (NHPP) and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE)’s High Energy Density Battery Development Program. EECO Charge.

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Suzuki Concept Hybrid India 186

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JULY 15, 2011

Category Tonnes (thousands) Lithium (%) Lithium oxide (%) LCE (Li carbonate equivalent) (tonnes). Lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3 ) is the actual lithium compound used to make Li-ion battery cathode materials. to 25 million Volt-type packs (depending upon the loading).

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Nevada Ni-Li Li-ion 2010 199

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MAY 13, 2011

The Prius α is available in two interior configurations: a five-seat, two-row model and a seven-seat, three-row model, the latter’s third row enabled by a space-saving lithium-ion drive battery—a first for a Toyota-brand mass-produced hybrid vehicle—in the center console. The five-seat model uses a NiMH battery pack.).

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Prius Japan Toyota NiMH 225

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MARCH 25, 2009

Mazda is the first automobile manufacturer to begin commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid vehicle; the first units will be delivered to local government authorities and energy-related companies during 2009. A Li-ion battery pack provides energy storage, while compressed hydrogen is stored in a 35 MPa (350 bar, 5,000 psi) tank.

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Mazda Hydrogen Commercial Hybrid 170

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JULY 1, 2009

In addition, automobile manufacturers are using other technologies to further decrease consumption and emissions. Depending on the design of the electric vehicle—how heavy it is, for example—and depending on how the lithium-ion battery develops, the cost of the battery may be slightly lower, at around 8,000 euros. Source: Bosch.

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Engine Li-ion Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 150

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MARCH 22, 2016

Among the new features in the R18 are a more radical aerodynamics concept, including a new safety cell; a Li-ion battery replacing the flywheel energy storage system; and a revised V6 TDI diesel engine. With the new R18, Audi is switching to a Li-ion battery for energy storage. The current V6 TDI consumes 32.4%

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Audi 2016 Hybrid Diesel 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

intends to set up an advanced prelithiation and lithium anode manufacturing facility to accelerate the transition to next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and enable the development of a robust US battery component supply chain. Applied Materials, Inc.

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Manufacturer Parts Batteries Battery 435

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MARCH 30, 2010

kWh Li-ion battery pack) from 18% to 30% in a worst case hot environment. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) vehicle performance analysis shows the operation of the air conditioner reduces the charge depletion range of a 40-mile range PHEV (midsized parallel hybrid sedan with an 81.9 kW engine and a 51.8 Rugh, 2010.

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Fuel Vehicles PHEV 2010 199

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

intends to set up an advanced prelithiation and lithium anode manufacturing facility to accelerate the transition to next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and enable the development of a robust US battery component supply chain. Applied Materials, Inc.

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Manufacturer Parts Batteries Battery 370

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JUNE 19, 2009

Current estimates of Li-ion storage cost are $1,000/kWh, with DOE targeting a cost of $300/kWh by 2014. A TIAX analysis of system cost presented at the DOE 2009 Merit Reviews earlier this year estimated a cost of $23/kWh (700 bar, down 13% form 2008) and $15.5/kWh kWh (350 bar, down 9% from 2008) for hydrogen storage. Infrastructure.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles 150

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JULY 30, 2013

The electric motor, power electronics and high-voltage Li-ion battery pack (except from the component cells, which are sourced externally) were developed internally by the BMW Group under its eDrive program. The 22 kWh Li-ion pack is integrated below the floor—the i3 has no tunnel or center console. Range extender.

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