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Electronics retailer Yamada-Denki starts trial sales of Mitsubishi i-MiEV in Japan

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and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start trial sales of the i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) in Yamada Denki retail stores. Sales began today from today at total of 17 stores, including Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures. Tags: Brief.

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Green Crossover Project in Japan Showcases Li-ion Stationary Storage for EV Charging; EnerDel Providing Packs for Vehicles and Stationary Storage

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has developed a rapid charging system also using Li-ion storage that can recharge an EV’s pack halfway in three minutes, given the required software changes and equipment adjustments to the car. Ltd, which did the EV modifications; THINK, which provided parts; Kyuki Inc. Other Green Crossover partners include Tokyo R&D Co.,

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New German High-Energy Li-ion Battery Consortium Headed by BASF; 21M Investment from German Government

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Under the leadership of BASF Future Business GmbH, eighteen partners from industry and science have formed the cross-sector consortium “HE-Lion” to develop and bring to market safer, more affordable high-energy lithium-ion batteries over the next four to six years for use in plug-in hybrid automobiles and electric-vehicles.

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Nissan and Sumitomo to Launch Second-Life Venture for EV Battery Packs; 4R Business Model

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Second-life batteries present an ideal solution to the renewable-energy sector, allowing energy to be stored for later use. For Nissan, it will enable high residual values for electric-car batteries and support the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of automobiles.

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Intel Founder: Look to Silicon Valley for Electric Car Development - GoodCleanTech

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In a guest editorial in Fortune , Grove writes that just as how power and efficiency of the internal-combustion engine were at the coreof the development of the automobile, batteries willbe a competitive advantage for the automakers of the future. When the government helped American chip companies, the industry didall right," Grove said. "It

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. Learn About Plug-ins What Are Plug-ins? 4 Great Gifts!

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This is Volkswagen’s Brilliant Strategy To Dominate The EV Market!

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Model T was a game-changer for the American automotive industry. The story of Tesla’s Model S also is the same they have revolutionized the electric vehicle industry and the way we look at electric cars. An electric vehicle (EV) uses the same rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power your laptop or smartphone required.

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