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Who Really Invented the Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery?

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Fifty years after the birth of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it’s easy to see its value. Did Exxon invent the rechargeable lithium battery? The battery’s performance was also unprecedented: It was both rechargeable and very high in energy output. It’s used in billions of laptops, cellphones, power tools, and cars.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The new electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle—originally unveiled in Milwaukee during the company’s 115 th Anniversary this past Labor Day weekend—made its European debut at the Milan press conference of the EICMA show.

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GM Will Produce Cadillac Converj EREV

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GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show, announced that GM will produce the Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle. Detroit News. Earlier post.). The Detroit News previously reported it had received board approval for production.

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Ford Teams Up With Microsoft

Revenge of the Electric Car

In the case of electric cars, time-shifting the recharge to late at night is important because recharging effectively a home’s daytime energy usage. When Ford’s first all-electric car, the Ford Focus Electric, ships in 2011, the recharging system will be remotely managed by Microsoft.

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Say Hello To The Cadillac Converj

Revenge of the Electric Car

Bob Lutz announces the next GM Electric Car program, post Volt. will sell after the Chevrolet Volt. GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz made the announcement Sunday at a conference of the Society of Automotive Analysts on the eve of the North American International Auto Show. It’s the Cadillac Converj. January 10, 2010 [link].

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THINK and AeroVironment to Pursue Projects to Promote Fast-charging Infrastructure; THINK Picks Enerdel as Sole Battery Provider for US

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THINK CEO Richard Canny made the announcement during a 15-minute press conference at the Washington Auto Show—the same amount of time required to charge a THINK City from completely depleted to 80% charged using an advanced fast-charge system. It can also be charged using 110-volt current on a regular household outlet.

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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the Volt—but also more broadly for batteries and electrified vehicle applications in general. Volt) Battery electric (in development) Fuel cell hybrid electric. > Recharge time. Click to enlarge. Different applications require different types of cells, he noted. Key metrics of electrified propulsion systems (GM).