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APRIL 26, 2010

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has approved a $5-million forgivable loan for Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems contingent on its hitting job creation and private investment milestones. With the new expansion, A123 Systems will assemble and commission grid-storage battery systems in Massachusetts.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Li-ion maker A123 Systems, Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") has granted A123 interim approval to use $50 million of Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing, which is being provided by Wanxiang Group Corporation (Wanxiang). Earlier post.). Earlier post , earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. Li 2 O spodumene concentrate. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a combined $2.8 Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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JUNE 11, 2014

ZAP will begin financing discussions with fleet operators pending successful completion of the trial which is likely to run through the winter season. ZAP plans to utilize this financing alliance to pursue other volume fleet opportunities in the Americas and SE Asia.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

for its grid, commercial and government businesses. regarding strategic alternatives for its grid, commercial, government and other operations, and has received several indications of interest for these businesses. million in “debtor in possession” (DIP) financing to support continued operations. commercial businesses.

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MAY 6, 2013

LGCMI) is targeting the launch of commercial production of automotive lithium-ion battery cells in July, 2013 at its Holland, Michigan facility once it has successfully completed the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and gained customer approval. The $303-million, 650,000 square-foot facility was financed in part from a $151.4

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MAY 1, 2015

Tesla announced its PowerWall line of stationary Li-ion battery storage systems last night. However, the EV maker does have key product scaling benefits afforded to few of its competitors, through its relationships with Panasonic for lithium-ion cells and SolarCity, the largest residential solar installer (with Elon Musk as Chairman).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A123 Systems announced the grand opening of the largest lithium ion automotive battery production facility in North America, which it calls the largest, based on available data. The new plant in Livonia, Mich.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The total worldwide manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles will greatly exceed supply unless demand by automakers increases significantly in the short-term, according to new research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). As a result of the overcapacity, battery prices are poised to fall.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

An 8.75MW battery storage network which will capture and reuse the energy created by braking subway cars will help Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reduce operating costs, ensure energy resiliency, and support the stability of the electrical grid. Saft will provide the lithium-ion battery technology.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

US-based Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems announced the execution of definitive agreements with China’s Wanxiang Group Corporation, which follows the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) that A123 signed with Wanxiang on 8 August 2012. Earlier post.) — David Vieau, CEO of A123.

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MAY 31, 2012

In its most recent 8K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Li-ion battery maker A123 Systems said a number of circumstances have raised “ substantial doubt on [its] ability to continue as a going concern.”. On 26 March, A123 launched a field campaign estimated to cost US$51.6

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

To help California mitigate its ever-growing wildfires, this year CalSEED has included companies that are innovating in technologies that will build wildfire resiliency into the grid. This novel technology would deliver safe, reliable, resilient, and cost-effective electric power in the grid. Leap Photovoltaics Inc.

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JULY 30, 2010

In addition to the electric motor, other components such as the power electronics, transformer and the grid charging unit are accommodated beneath the engine cover. The Li-ion batteries are housed under the load compartment floor, where the propshaft and fuel tank are usually located in the Vito. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

org EV1 Club Home page [link] Original GM web site (circa Gen II model) www.evchargernews.com Owner's experience driving a RA4 EV www.prossen.com/ev RAV4 EV original TV ad www.a52.com com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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JANUARY 19, 2013

As a listed company in both Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets, GAC Group’s main business covers vehicle and component R&D; manufacturing; sales & logistics; automotive finance/insurance; and relevant services. The 35 kWh Li-Ion battery pack is mounted low for vehicle stability and is controlled by a dedicated battery management system.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Several battery manufacturers including AllCell Technologies, Balqon, and Saft are stepping up with 48-volt lead-acid and Li-ion offerings for increasingly power-hungry vehicles with Stop-Start systems. Battery swapping gives way to battery financing. Globally, the e-bike market will grow by 10% to more than 33.6

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APRIL 16, 2009

One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? Notice in [link] that GM carefully avoids claiming to reduce CO2 by shifting to the grid, but leads people off the track by focusing on smog related issues. The EV1 needs to be built with LI batteries and a REAL Assembly Line.

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