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APRIL 3, 2021

Hercules Electric Vehicles—a Detroit-based startup—is opening a $20-million Series A investment round managed by CMD Global Partners, a boutique investment bank. Hercules is developing an all-electric sport pickup truck, the Hercules Alpha, which will be available in late 2022.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Johnson Controls unveiled its next-generation Li-ion battery cell and pack, applied in the new ie:3 (“inspired efficiency”) battery-electric demonstrator vehicle (BEV) at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Cutaway of the new pack in the ie:3 demonstrator. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

BYD, the China-based battery and automaker, will supply lithium-ion batteries to one of China’s top three auto groups for applications in hybrid vehicles. The agreement markets BYD’s first Li-ion supply deal with a domestic China OEM. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

Volvo Cars will publicly unveil its new S90 premium sedan at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. kWh Li-ion battery pack—essentially the same powertrain as deployed in the very attractive XC90 Twin Engine ( earlier post ). The T8 Twin Engine powertrain combines a T6 2.0L

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Li-ion cell manufacturer Dow Kokam has acquired Societe de Vehicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of France-based Dassault that develops liquid-cooled high-performance battery packs and energy management systems. The companies had signed an agreement outlining their attention to combine in September 2009. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 3, 2017

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries and systems, plans to spend $40 million to build a new headquarters complex in Novi, Michigan. Forcier told Crain’s Detroit Business that while the current Romulus plant has a production capacity of 4 million cells, it is producing fewer than 1 million annually.

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MAY 8, 2009

Sakti3, the Michigan Li-ion manufacturing battery startup headed by Dr. Ann Marie Sastry ( earlier post ) will pursue loans to accelerate its commercialization plans from the US Department of Energy’s $2 billion Electric Drive Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative, funded through the Recovery Act. Michigan Business Review.

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DECEMBER 22, 2009

The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. Featuring a 22 kWh Li-ion pack and a 30 kW, 100 N·m drive motor, the Micro-Vett electric 500 has a range of 145 km (90 miles) and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph).

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JANUARY 10, 2013

will introduce a 48V Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Li-ion battery maker LG Chem will supply the 16-kWh Li-ion battery pack system and controls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. LG Chem will supply the completed battery packs, which integrate Li-ion cells, a number of electronic components, and control software. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 5, 2017

Ford is exploring a variety of “beyond Li-ion” solutions, including Lithium-sulfur, Lithium-air and solid-state lithium-ion batteries. A Li-air battery, with its air cathode, is a low-cost system, Anandan said. All of the advanced battery systems use Li metal anodes to provide high energy density, Anandan noted.

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MAY 20, 2015

According to the report’s baseline estimate, the global Li-ion xEV business, totaling $4.1 The Li-ion HEV market is growing with 5-6 major suppliers. LG Chem and Panasonic are the Li-ion market leaders; Samsung, GS Yuasa and AESC are also significant players. billion in 2014, will reach $10.7

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JANUARY 14, 2013

kWh Li-ion battery mounted in the center tunnel. kWh lithium-ion battery, the CrossBlue can achieve an all-electric distance of up to 14 miles in all-electric mode; to achieve optimal driving range, the top speed is reduced from 127 mph to 75 mph. With a fully charged 9.8

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APRIL 4, 2018

The all-electric Lightning product features a liquid-cooled Li-ion battery from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier that can be fast-charged in 30 minutes on DC fast charging and in six hours with Level 2 charging. Depending on battery option and drive cycle, LightningElectric has a payload capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.

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APRIL 6, 2017

Both are based on formulations developed to provide high levels of power over a wide temperature range, leveraging small cathode particles (<100nm) to allow rapid transfer of ions and electrons in/out of the cathode particle matrix. One featured much thicker cathodes and anodes than the other (2.35 times, respectively). Abdellahi, A.,

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APRIL 17, 2015

The battery will be at the 2015 SAE World Congress next week in Detroit. The modules within the battery pack are liquid-cooled Li-Ion cells, each with nominal energy content of 1.3 FEV North America will be displaying a liquid-cooled, high performance battery pack for plug-in hybrid applications. Each module weighs 13.5

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The first-generation 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery has the potential to enable up to 1% fuel savings in vehicles. Johnson Controls unveiled its first-generation 48-volt Lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery ( earlier post ) at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

The 19 launch markets also include Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; The C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi use the company’s next-generation powersplit hybrid technology in combination with a lighter, smaller lithium-ion battery system.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Volkswagen introduced its New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. kWh Li-ion battery. In braking, the electric motor recovers kinetic energy which is then stored in the lithium-ion battery. The New Compact Coupe. Click to enlarge. CO 2 emissions (NEDC) are 98 g/km.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi. GM engineers will present a new paper on the development of the eAssist system at the upcoming SAE 2012 World Congress & Exhibition in Detroit in April. The Chevrolet Volt is also a finalist.).

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Volvo Cars will present a battery-electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km (93 miles) on the NEDC at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The electric C30 in Detroit is a much more complete product. 24 kWh Li-ion pack, 22.7 Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) kWh usable.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis. Click to enlarge. V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 16, 2009

million for a project to develop a chemical shuttle agent that will eliminate the danger of overcharging lithium-ion batteries developed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and electric vehicles. million for a project aimed at understanding and preventing internal short circuits in lithium-ion cells.

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

Ltd ( CATL ), a leading global supplier and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery products for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage facilities, is renewing its commitment to the US market by opening its first North American sales and service facility.

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MARCH 21, 2012

The E-Golf pilot program will take place in the Detroit Metro, San Francisco, and Washington DC markets, beginning in April. The Li-ion battery pack comprises 180 cells, and has an energy capacity of 26.5 In addition to testing the vehicle itself, users will also test specific services designed for the E-Golf.

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JUNE 20, 2013

The CrossBlue Coupé is a sportier, gasoline-engined version of the diesel-engined CrossBlue SUV concept introduced at this year’s Detroit auto show. kWh Li-ion battery is housed in the center tunnel, and the rear axle features an 85 kW electric traction motor connected to the front via an “electric propshaft”. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. The longest calendar lives were for packs modeled to be in use in Minneapolis, Detroit and Fairbanks, with 15.8, Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 30, 2010

At the upcoming SAE 2010 World Congress in Detroit, John Rugh from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will present a paper proposing a vehicle-level test procedure to measure the fuel used by mobile air conditioning units. kWh Li-ion battery pack) from 18% to 30% in a worst case hot environment. Source: Rugh, 2010.

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JANUARY 12, 2013

Ltd (GAC Group) is showing the Trumpchi GS5-BEV Pure Electric Vehicle Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 35 kWh Li-ion battery pack is mounted low for vehicle stability and is managed by ACP’s “LOM” monitor and control system. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., GAC Trumpchi GS5-BEV.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Audi e-tron Detroit Showcar. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is a 3.93 The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron is able to distribute its electric motors’ high torque between the wheels entirely as required. Frankfurt Detroit. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). meter (155 in) long, 1.78 meter (70 in) wide and 1.22 Drive / motors.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Qoros Auto Co.

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APRIL 12, 2014

Researchers from Hyundai Motor have found that the use of a new sulfone-based electrolyte greatly improved the capacity and reversible capacity retention of a Li-sulfur battery compared to the performance of ether-based electrolytes. Among the PS formed in this mechanism, Li 2 S 6 and Li 2 S 4 are soluble in electrolytes.

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APRIL 21, 2009

The discovery came when MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder found out how to get a common lithium compound to release and take up lithium ions in a matter of seconds. The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. kWh lithium-ion battery pack housed in a space-saving location behind the front seats. kWh, 220V Li-ion air-cooled battery pack supplies the energy to the motor.

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APRIL 18, 2013

The company presented the unit, applied in a conventional front-wheel drive Cadillac SRX now converted to an AWD plug-in hybrid, at the 2013 SAE World Congress in Detroit. Coupled with a 330V, 9 kWh Li-ion battery pack in the SRX, the system enables an all-electric range of up to 30 km (18.6

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