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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. The associated Li-Ion automotive battery business will expand from $1.4

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Li-ion maker Electrovaya is working with Mondelez Canada on forklift batteries. This should enhance productivity, reduce emissions and reduce power requirements by up to 35% by replacing lead acid batteries used in the material handling equipment. —Andy Ganapathy, Vice President of Sales at Electrovaya.

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DECEMBER 25, 2020

FREYR AS and 24M Technologies signed a definitive License and Services Agreement to use 24M’s SemiSolid lithium-ion battery platform technology ( earlier post ) in FREYR’s planned facilities in Mo i Rana, Norway. —Tom Jensen, the CEO of FREYR. 24M’s SemiSolid battery cell simplifies and enables stronger recycling opportunities.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

IDTechEx expects electric motorcycle sales in Europe to have grown at least 50% year-on-year in 2020, building on the momentum of recent years. Although steep, the 50% growth is half that experienced in 2019 from the year before.) 2020 is an IDTechEx estimate based on Q1 - Q3 2020 data. Source: ACEM, EAFO, IDTechEx.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

At the heart of this collaboration lies noco-noco’s X-SEPA separator technology capable of extending the life of the conventional lithium-ion batteries fivefold, when used with a proprietary electrolyte, Greenfuel said in a release. million by 2031 with a CAGR of 22.1% within the forecast period.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

Li-ion battery manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc. Boston-Power’s battery technology platform is based on a flat, oval-shaped prismatic cell design with external dimensions equivalent to two conventional 18650 lithium-ion cells. Current investors Venrock and Gabriel Venture Partners are also participating. Boston-Power Swing 4400.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2011

a spin-off from the University of Michigan and developer of advanced asymmetric supercapacitors, to produce and sell hybrid electric storage (HES) devices comprising Li-ion batteries, supercapacitors and control electronics. The applications will range from automotive batteries to stationary grid power leveling devices.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Rystad Energy forecasts total EV sales this year will reach nearly 10 million units, a 43% jump from 2021 sales. On the current trajectory of EV sales and other Li-ion battery demand, total battery anode materials (BAM) demand will increase 300% by 2025, reaching 2.9

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2017

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, and Denso Corporation have reached basic agreement on establishing a joint venture company for production of automotive lithium-ion battery packs in India, and signed the agreement. The initial capital expenditure will be ¥20 billion (US$184 million). Km/L to 24.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

MD/HD HEV Truck Sales as percentage of ICE trucks, World Markets: 2011 and, 2017. of global sales. The global recession has taken a huge toll on medium duty and heavy duty truck sales in many regions. The Li-ion market is expected to reach 3.6 Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. mile for diesel versus $0.60/mile

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The IDTechEx report “ Electric Boats & Ships 2024-2044 ” provides granular 20-year forecasts in unit sales, battery demand (GWh) & battery market value ($ billion) for electric ferry, electric cargo/container, electric Ro-Ro, electric cruise, electric OSV, electric tugboat and electric recreational boats by power class ( 25kW).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2014

CAMX Power will focus on licensing, customer support, and further enhancing its nickel-based high-energy and high-power cathode material CAM-7 for lithium-ion batteries. CAMX Power will also engage in targeted services, co-development and sales and marketing partnerships.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The power of both the gasoline engine and electric motor has been increased to 137 PS (128 hp, 96 kW) without compromising fuel economy or increasing exhaust emissions. The car also features a Lithium-ion battery for the first time and a Plus Sport (S+) boost system to help the driver make the best use of this sporty performance.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Annual stop-start light duty vehicle sales by region, world markets: 2013-2022. By 2022, total global annual sales for light duty stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will exceed 55 million, accounting for 54.3% of total vehicle sales, according to a new report by Navigant Research. billion, by which time Li-ion batteries will hold 12.6%

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MAY 23, 2012

Daimler’s Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), has launched the sale of its Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck in Japan. NO x and particulate emissions are 30% lower than the limits set by Japan’s current emission standard (JP09), which has been in effect since 2010.

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MARCH 24, 2014

A123, which is retaining its all of its existing cell manufacturing and sales, research and development, and automotive operations, is increasingly focused on the transportation market with a particular emphasis on micro-hybrids ( earlier post ). A third strategic direction for A123 is its Venture Technologies unit.

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AUGUST 20, 2012

In a new report, “ Electric Drive Buses ”, Pike finds that China market will constitute the majority of global electric drive bus sales, while some of the more developed markets will see fluctuations in electric bus uptake. North America is the leading market for this technology, with hybrids capturing 30% to 40% of annual transit bus sales.

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JUNE 16, 2009

In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. the Prius) will represent the top Li-ion business opportunity from a dollar value perspective, followed by moderate hybrids and light electric vehicles (bikes and scooters), particularly in Asia.

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. During that period, hybrid locomotive sales will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% This would translate into a need for storage of 116.4

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

According to a new report from Pike Research, a rapidly growing global market for electrified vehicles—particularly plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles—will create a Li-ion transportation battery industry with nearly $8 billion in sales worldwide by 2015, up from $878 million in 2010.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

General Motors will debut its two-mode plug-in hybrid technology—originally intended to appear first in a Saturn VUE, prior to that brand’s sale—in a new Buick crossover vehicle in 2011. GM has selected LG Chem—the supplier of the cells for the Volt—also to supply the Li-ion cells for the new Buick PHEV, Stephens said.

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JUNE 28, 2021

The Renault Group has entered two major partnerships for the production of Li-ion batteries in France. In line with commitments made by the Renault Group, it will significantly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and worldwide by 2050, with EV sales making up 90% of all Renault brand sales by 2030.

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APRIL 8, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts that total annual global light-duty start-stop vehicle (SSVs) sales will reach 59 million, accounting for 55% of all light duty vehicle sales. —“ Start-Stop Vehicles ”.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Valence expects this initial contract to generate between $19 million to $24 million in battery sales over the six-year term of the agreement, subject to market demand. The Valence product features a 600-Volt Valence Technology lithium phosphate battery system that powers the electric drivetrain.

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APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2011

The five-year contract will see the company supply up to 10,000 units per year to power Mia’s zero-emission three and four-seater Mia town car (named Mia and Mia L), and its utility vehicle, which features a 1,500-liter cargo volume. The battery pack can also be fast-charged with a 10-minute rapid-charge for an extra 8 km of range.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

And, because it’s electric, it can do so without adding diesel exhaust emissions, themselves a known carcinogen , to the list of hazards faced by its operators. And, while you could charge the Elise back up to full in about 3 hours (on the li-ion batteries), you could also go from zero to hero in under five minutes … with a battery swap.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2011

Annual sales of SSVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), world markets, 2011-2017. Global sales of stop-start vehicles (SSVs) will experience strong growth in the coming decade, rising from 3 million units in 2011 to 37.3 At that level, SSVs will represent more than one-third of all light-duty vehicle sales, Pike notes.

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

Most eVTOL manufacturers are targeting 2023 for the start of commercial operations, and the IDTechEx report provides forecasts in unit sales and battery demand through 2042. Meanwhile, policy focus is shifting from localized emissions to greenhouse gases, with new technical and operational ship requirements coming in from 2023.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2013

The Chinese government has now given the green light for approval of the zero-local-emission runabout. kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 55 kW electric motor delivering 130 N·m (96 lb-ft) of torque. In addition to Germany and Italy, China is one of the smart’s main sales markets, with sales there increasing by 43.8%

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JULY 13, 2010

(CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. The Focus Electric battery packs will leverage CPI and parent company LG Chem’s expertise in advanced prismatic lithium-ion cells and advanced liquid-cooled modules and battery management systems.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2013

The Zero Emission Propulsion System ( ZEPS ) bus will be powered by a 213 kWh Li-ion phosphate battery pack mated with a 90 kW (180 kW peak) motor that develops 650 N·m (479 lb-ft) of torque continuous, 2,300 N·m peak (1,696 lb-ft). —Tim Fredrickson, General Manager of Ben Franklin Transit.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Total PEV sales in Asia-Pacific. Unit sales of all electrified vehicles in Asia-Pacific will surpass 1.2 China alone will experience a CAGR of 76% to reach 554,114 unit sales of all electrified vehicles by 2015, and will represent 53% of total regional sales. million kWh of Li-ion batteries and revenue of $4.1

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JULY 6, 2012

Elements of the hybrid drive for Eco Hybrid: electric motor between clutch and Duonic gear box; Li-ion battery pack; power electronics. Sales of the new generation model have already begun in Japan. The motor draws its power from lithium-ion batteries, packaged in nine modules. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 8, 2012

a provider of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), has entered a multi-year agreement to provide lithium-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV), the electric vehicle delivery arm of Beijing Automotive Industry Company (BAIC). Boston-Power, Inc., Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 23, 2015

Stricter emission laws and the technological advances in electric drives will accelerate the trend towards e-mobility in the medium term, Bain said. In the medium-term there is no alternative to achieve the more stringent emission standards by 2025. Klaus Stricker, Head of Global Automotive Practice Group at Bain & Company.

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JUNE 15, 2015

Nissan Motor Company and Green Charge Networks, a provider of commercial energy storage, are partnering to deploy second-life Li-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the US and international markets. General availability is targeted for Q4 2015. formed in 2010. Earlier post.).

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