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is the energy storage partner for a utility demonstration project led by CEATI International Inc., The total project cost is estimated at approximately $7.5 Investigation into repurposing electric vehicle batteries for Smart Grid application. Canada-based Li-ion maker Electrovaya Inc. headquartered in Montreal.
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