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Valence Applies for $225M in DOE Funds for Advanced Battery Production Facility

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submitted a grant application requesting $225 million to the US Department of Energy under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative. This initiative supports the construction of facilities to manufacture advanced battery technology components for electric vehicles. Valence Technology, Inc.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

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million to replace battery modules and packs that may contain defective prismatic cells produced at A123’s Livonia, Michigan manufacturing facility. A123 Systems has been the recipient of a number of state and federal grants and tax incentives. On 26 March, A123 launched a field campaign estimated to cost US$51.6 Earlier post.).

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Tesla + Toyota

Revenge of the Electric Car

. “This is like Christmas in May,&# said Saki Kavouniaris, whose steakhouse and cocktail lounge on Warm Springs Boulevard had seen business slump 30 percent since the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. “When the dot-com died, we lost a lot of manufacturers and Fremont’s had a lot of ups and downs ever since.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate.

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