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PowerGenix partners with Amperex for high-volume manufacturing of Nickel-Zinc batteries; start-stop applications

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PowerGenix, a leading developer of high performance, rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Asian battery manufacturer Amperex Technology Co. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Robert Kanode, CEO of PowerGenix.

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OXIS Energy and Lithium Balance partner on Li-sulfur battery system for China e-scooter market; targeting spring 2018

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Crucially, production costs will be reduced to meet the demand of the Chinese market. The development of the first Lithium Sulfur e-scooter battery system will allow Chinese manufacturers to circumvent the use of unsafe, toxic and environmentally damaging battery systems such as lead acid and Lithium-Ion.

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

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In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. None of the sodium Ion batteries are commercial yet, but serious competition for lithium could soon be on the way. ​Rechargeable sodium-ion batteries are similar in construction to lithium-ion ones. .

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Techrules unveils production design of series-hybrid Ren RS with micro-turbine range extender; 330 km/h

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The single-seat race car—equipped with Techrules’ Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) system—is a lightweight, high-performance track variant of the Techrules Ren supercar that was first previewed at last year’s Geneva show. The flagship version—with a high-power 28.4 The flagship version—with a high-power 28.4

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. in chinese ?, Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted.

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