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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

Green Car Congress

There are three major phases of launching a military product, Alexander said: proof of concept and testing; vehicle qualification; and manufacturing. The 6T-12 and 6T-24 versions of A123’s advanced lithium iron phosphate military battery solution are available now, and pricing is available upon request. Zanardelli, S.,

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Bush Budget: Plug-ins Hybrids, Not So Much

Plugs and Cars

Plug-in hybrids and electric cars built with the best possible, most economic, available-now technology. I say take the proposed $390 million in Bush's budget, and give 75,000 people a $5000 grant for the purchase of a plug-in hybrid or electric car. We need cars. billion of our money and you wait 15 seconds?

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