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JANUARY 17, 2013

Over the next three years, NREL engineers will work with teams led by Utah State University, Washington University, and Eaton Corporation to optimize utilization, life, and cost of lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles (EDVs) through improved battery management and controls.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A123 Systems announced the grand opening of the largest lithium ion automotive battery production facility in North America, which it calls the largest, based on available data. The new plant in Livonia, Mich.

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APRIL 6, 2010

The HEV fleet features two different size vehicles from Workhorse Custom Chassis and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and a hybrid power system from Eaton Corporation. Before this latest deployment, UPS was operating 50 hybrid electrics in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Phoenix. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

A123 Systems has been selected to develop Li-ion battery packs for a new, 2012 model year electric passenger car from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), the largest automaker in China.

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Eaton 240

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

EVI also has formed a strategic alliance with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to build a fully electric Walk-In Van, the WI EVI. The electric motor application—occupying less space than a conventional engine—also allows for a 55-degree wheel cut, making the MD EVI one of the most maneuverable trucks in its class.

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Eaton 170

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JULY 21, 2009

The converted hybrids were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation, which provided the hybrid-electric systems ( earlier post ). ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will develop next generation, high-energy lithium ion cells leveraging silicon anodes, doubling the capacity of state of the art vehicle batteries. This project will develop and demonstrate dry process electrode fabrication to reduce cost of EV and PHEV’s innovations in lithium ion battery production. Amprius, Inc.

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