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

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Jacksonville, Florida. million federal grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Saft also received incentives from the state of Florida and the city of Jacksonville. Saft has just started shipping the first Li-ion cells to roll off.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants. Additional funding for long-term planning and development is expected from legislation authorizing federal surface transportation programs. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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