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Mitsubishi Heavy to Enter Lithium-ion Secondary (Rechargeable) Battery Business

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(MHI) has decided to build a commercial production verification plant in Nagasaki Prefecture and launch its operation by autumn 2010 in a move toward the company’s full-scale entry into the lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) battery market.

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Consumers Think Renewable Energy Inadequate for EV Charging

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Renewable energy currently accounts for just 17% of electricity sources in the U.S., That certainly poses a challenge for recharging EVs with clean energy, but these predictions are from consumers, not industry experts. Making alternative energy grids more reliable may pose a more significant challenge than capacity alone.

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DuPont Introduces New Separators for Li-ion Batteries

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DuPont has introduced a nanofiber-based polymeric battery separator that boosts the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries. The company has begun construction on a facility in Chesterfield County, Va., The company has begun construction on a facility in Chesterfield County, Va., and Seoul, South Korea.

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