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Saft launches industrial production at Jacksonville Li-ion battery plant

Green Car Congress

This high-volume production facility will build advanced lithium-ion cells and batteries for energy storage for renewable energy, smart grid support, broadband back-up power, transportation and defense. million federal grant from the Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

Green Car Congress

In 2010, DGS partnered with Propel Fuels on a State and Federal grant opportunity to build 75 E85 alternative fuel stations throughout California. In 2012, the DGS directed State agencies to order solar reflective colors when they acquire new light-duty vehicles. Prison Industry Authority: 105. Highway Patrol: 457.

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Sodium batteries from Michigan to challenge lithium’s grip – ET Auto

Baua Electric

But as dominant as they’ve become, there are other ways to build a battery. Natron’s facility in Holland, Michigan, is funded in part by a nearly USD 20 million federal grant. For some uses, such as the high-capacity batteries that back up solar power plants or support the electric grid, physical size doesn’t matter much.

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