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Allison Transmission receives $62 million DOE grant

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President Obama made the announcement on August 6th in Elkhart, Indiana, during a speech in which he discussed a national investment in electric drive vehicles and component manufacturing facilities. Members of the Indiana delegation who worked hand in hand with Allison Transmission to help obtain the award included U.S.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

Green Car Congress

In January, EnerDel hosted a group of journalists at its Indiana facilities and provided a plant tour showcasing its cell manufacturing and pack assembly processes. Green Car Congress appreciates EnerDel’s cooperation in sharing their process with our readers. by Bill Cooke. Exact vehicle timing has not been released but the TH!NK

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. By partnering with these two industries.

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