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Lithium Technology Corporation enters strategic alliance and investment agreement with FN Group for large format Li-ion packs for automotive applications

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The initial amount of cells will be used to build a test fleet of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with range extender as well as a certain number of Electric Vehicles for an Asian vehicle manufacturer. LTC intends to supply battery cells to a range of electrically-powered vehicles.

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FTA awards almost $16.6M to coordinate fuel cell bus research

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The funds will support the development and demonstration of a 30-foot battery-dominant fuel cell bus, incorporating advanced Lithium battery technology, with improved range, acceleration, and fuel economy. DC/DC Converter Development Program. Austin Demonstration Program Enhancement. Amount: $133,774. Amount: $195,573.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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There is no mystery to having a full charge and the 32 miles of all-electric driving range every morning when you get into the Pacifica. kilowatt onboard charger will replenish an empty battery to the maximum 32 miles driving range in about two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. All-Electric Driving Range.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The plug means the 2021 Pacifica has a 32-mile all-electric driving range, which for most people is far more than they will drive in their daily routine. While it isn’t a plug-in and doesn’t have an all-electric driving range, it is very efficient and a strong competitor for the Pacifica Hybrid. Charlotte to Orlando?

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Green Friday | Black Friday

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In 2018, S T O W E A W A Y A R T was founded by traveling creative enthusiast and our very own internal Creative Designer Charlotte Stowe. myenergi have chosen a print which Charlotte describes as “being alive with blue electric” and shares her story behind the print. myenegi have purchased £30.00

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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City of Charlotte/Charlotte Area Transit System, North Carolina: $3,000,000. Solar PV system installations range from 5kW to 20kW. Lighting Conversion and Upgrades for Facilities: Converting the lighting system at four RIPTA facilities to more energy efficient systems. Minneapolis-St.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $30 million in federal funding, matched by more than $35 million in private sector funds, for 68 projects that will accelerate the commercialization of promising energy technologies—ranging from clean energy and advanced manufacturing, to building efficiency and next-generation materials.