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Samsung invests in graphene manufacturer XG Sciences; joint battery development initiative

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XGS) closed on a strategic investment led by Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (Samsung Ventures). In April 2013, the company launched graphene-stabilized silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries. Graphene manufacturer XG Sciences, Inc. The terms of the investment were not disclosed. Earlier post.). —Philip Rose.

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Wrightspeed named as World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer

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Advanced Li-ion battery company 24M was also selected this year. Other selected pioneers come from France (2), Luxembourg (2), and Canada, Israel, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Wrightspeed was chosen by a professional jury among hundreds of candidates as one of the 30 selected companies. Earlier post.).

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GE Capital, NRG Energy and ConocoPhillips form $300M JV to fund emerging energy technology

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This is the first corporate venture investment program by both NRG Energy—owner and operator of one of the US’ largest and most diverse power generation portfolios—and ConocoPhillips, the third-largest US integrated energy company. Ciris Energy , Inc.,

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 35 kWh Li-Ion battery pack is mounted low for vehicle stability and is controlled by a dedicated battery management system.

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Pike Research makes 10 electric vehicle predictions for 2013

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Several battery manufacturers including AllCell Technologies, Balqon, and Saft are stepping up with 48-volt lead-acid and Li-ion offerings for increasingly power-hungry vehicles with Stop-Start systems. Globally, the e-bike market will grow by 10% to more than 33.6 million units during that year. 48-Volt batteries.

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Renault to Make Kangoo be bop Z.E. Prototype EV Available for Test Drives; Four Different EV Models in Market by 2012

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prototype is powered by a 44kW (60hp) electric motor and is equipped with a 15 kWh Li-ion battery pack. The 15 kWh lithium-ion battery pack from AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation, a Nissan-NEC joint venture founded in April 2007), comprises 48 power modules, each of which incorporates four elementary cells.

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