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Saft begins deliveries of first lithium-ion batteries produced by new Jacksonville plant

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Saft has just started shipping the first Li-ion cells to roll off. the production lines at its advanced automated lithium-ion battery factory, in. million federal grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Jacksonville, Florida.

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Sodium batteries from Michigan to challenge lithium’s grip – ET Auto

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Sodium-ion batteries offer benefits over their lithium-ion counterparts. Modern life runs on lithium-ion batteries , powering smartphones, laptops and electric cars alike. Natron Energy Inc. will unveil what it bills as the first full-scale plant in the US for making sodium-ion batteries on Monday.

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Dow Kokam Breaks Ground on Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Plant in Michigan

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The facility will produce lithium-ion batteries to supply the growing electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market. billion watt hours of large-format lithium-ion batteries—enough to power 60,000 fully electric or hybrid electric vehicles annually, (assuming a 20 kWh battery system).

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. Postal Service (USPS) as part of the USPS Earth Day celebration. A123Systems will manufacture Nanophosphate Lithium ion prismatic battery cells, modules and battery packs for Chrysler LLC.

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