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ClearFlame’s genset technology progresses through phase one trials

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There’s a clear need in the power generation market for reliable clean power to supplement and complement EV grids, whether during episodic black-outs, daily peak power periods or when a rapid recharge is required. Earlier post.)

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FreeWire Technologies raises $125M in Series D; battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations

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The financing consists of a Senior Convertible Note provided exclusively by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. Chargers paired with energy storage will optimize low-cost renewable energy sources and provide additional grid resiliency, allowing EVs to recharge and support critical facilities when power is out.

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A123Systems Spins Out 24M Technologies; Combining Attributes of Rechargeable Batteries, Fuel Cells and Flow Batteries

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24M Technologies has also secured $10 million in Series A financing from Charles River Ventures and North Bridge Venture Partners to target high energy density applications at lower cost than previously attainable. 24M will initially focus on grid storage applications. 24M will initially focus on grid storage applications.

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Electric bus maker Proterra raises more than $30M; Kleiner Perkins and GM led

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Kleiner Perkins and GM Ventures led the financing, with significant growth funding from other existing investors. Another $10 million in funding is expected to close within the coming weeks, bringing the total for the financing to $40 million. Proterra has battery-electric transit buses currently in use in cities across the country.

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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B? Heavy-duty Hybrids Plug-ins'

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Lishen and ZAP in strategic alliance; funding for several thousand EV conversions in US

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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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California Startup Aurica Motors Trying to Keep NUMMI Plant Open for Manufacturing Electric Cars, Battery Swap System

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Aurica is trying to obtain Federal economic stimulus funding to convert NUMMI to electric car manufacturing, but is also open to private financing. The batteries can be recharged either by plugging into the grid, or exchanged in 3 minutes for a battery charged with renewable energy at an Aurica Power Exchange Package (PEP) swapping station.