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Li-Cycle to build new Li-ion battery recycling facility in Arizona; third commercial spoke

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Li-Cycle Corp., the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, will build its third commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility, to be located in Gilbert, Arizona, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. —Tim Johnston, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Li-Cycle. Earlier post.).

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New Audi R18 makes its debut; fundamental redesign of diesel hybrid racer with Li-ion battery storage

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The LMP1 race car that will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2016 features innovative aerodynamics; represents the next stage in lightweight design; and has a modified hybrid system with lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, plus an efficiency-optimized TDI engine. Earlier post.).

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kWh lithium-ion (li-ion) battery system (with cells from LG Chem/Compact Power) with an advanced active liquid cooling and heating system to precondition and regulate the temperature. Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;

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The "Spirit of DC" -- Back in AZ and Team Building with Tucson Clean Cities, Bookmans, starting mid-January 2010.

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New Tucson 'Digs' at Milagro Cohousing.plus a scenic view of PHEV3A Office Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiastics, One & All - After a six week break of sorts, the "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry are able to do some reporting out with narratives about the team-building EVforts underway. stand by for more info on this concept.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

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Note: After a stayover at Robb Protheroe's homestead in PetalumaThe "Spirit" was cooling her tires at Green Motors, Inc in Phoenix, AZ after a trip (see www.GreenMotorsInc.com under the care of Todd Barlow. Make your dreams come true.

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UK Faraday Battery Challenge awards £23M to support development of electrified car batteries

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This is a massive investment in business-led battery R&D in the UK, supporting innovative technologies and helping to build a UK supply chain that can compete on the global stage. Brill Power’s BMS can combine any type of lithium-ion battery or supercapacitor while maximizing performance and cycle life. million to 63 projects.

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

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The basis for the "Spirit of DC" staying over in Arizona through the winter results from the gifting of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery pack and charger from Delaware Power Systems out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arizona: Flagstaff EAA and Phoenix EAA. Now, the basic building block is 48Ah/24V UBM (19.6V ~ 29.4V

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