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Panasonic breaks ground on new 30 GWh gigafactory in Kansas; focus on 2170 cylindrical cells

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a Panasonic Group company, began construction on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS, following the approval by Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors. Panasonic Energy plans to begin mass production in Kansas by March 2025. Panasonic Energy Co., and Kissick Construction Co.

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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

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The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric has a payload capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.

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Li-ion Polymer Battery Maker Kokam America Is Partner of Choice for Smith Electric Vehicles US; Kokam JV With Dow Targeted at Scaling Up Production

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When Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp (SEV-US) announced on 27 March its selection of Kansas City, Missouri as the site for its US assembly plant for electric commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), SEV-US CEO Bryan Hansel named Kokam America (also based in Missouri) as the electric vehicle company’s battery “ partner of choice. ”

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to start at $28,645; 47 mpg combined

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kWh Li-ion battery. Bottom: Malibu Hybrid battery pack. The 2016 Malibu is built at the GM Fairfax Assembly facility, in Kansas City, Kan. The Malibu Hybrid powertrain uses a new Ecotec 122 hp, 129 lb-ft (175 N·m) 1.8L Motor B (motoring) delivers 76 kW; Motor A (generating) delivers 55 kW.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. The Smith Newton is the world’s largest battery-electric-powered truck. Full battery recharge requires 6-8 hours. Tags: Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty. feet and reach of 28.3

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Smith Electric Vehicles secures new strategic investor and battery supplier; production to resume in Kansas City in mid-2014

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Under the agreement, Sinopoly will become Smith Electric’s exclusive supplier for batteries in vehicle applications that are compatible with Smith Electric’s platforms and customer requirements. Smith Electric will resume production in its Kansas City, Missouri, facility in mid-summer 2014. Batteries Electric (Battery)'

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Enova Systems Shows Ze, Outlines Planned Improvements in School Bus Plug-in Hybrid Drive

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The vehicle uses a split Li-ion battery pack, allowing customers to select a lower-priced option for shorter range. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids Plug-ins. Ultimately, he said, Enova would like to evolve its position to become a Tier 1 supplier to commercial OEM chassis manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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