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SAE International to Host Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai

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The event intends to bring together engineers, scientists and corporate decision makers from the battery, automotive, utility and lithium mining industries. He is a well-known inventor, speaker, and author, and is a recognized authority in technology assessment and battery technology legal cases.

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A123 Systems receives interim court approval of $50M DIP financing from Wanxiang; responds to objections from Wanxiang, Fisker and others on asset sales process

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Li-ion maker A123 Systems, Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") has granted A123 interim approval to use $50 million of Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing, which is being provided by Wanxiang Group Corporation (Wanxiang). Earlier post.). Earlier post , earlier post.)

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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The current generation of these cars is powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are expected to dominate this market for the foreseeable future. First and foremost, mass production of Li-ion batteries will reduce costs for vehicle OEMs. Standardization: Way To Save Millions.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.)

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