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2nd Better Place CEO out; company to be managed by Chairman of Board and CFO

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Globes in Israel reported that sources said that Thornley left over differences with Chairman Idan Ofer over Better Place’s future, especially over plans to reduce activity in global markets and focus on its core markets of Israel and Denmark.

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BP invests in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot

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BP Ventures has invested $20 million in Israel-based ultra-fast charging battery developer StoreDot. Current Li-ion batteries contain inorganic compounds in the battery’s cathode, typically comprising metal oxides or polyanions which are continuously recharged by the insertion of lithium ions. Earlier post.)

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StoreDot extreme fast-charging batteries

Electric Vehicles India

But a company called StoreDot from Israel successful in charging an electric scooter battery in Just 5 minutes. In general, electric vehicles works with electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs which include hundreds to thousand battery cells. It has raised a total of $140 million in four financing rounds.

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Store DotStoreDot extreme fast-charging batteries

Electric Vehicles India

But a company called StoreDot from Israel successful in charging an electric scooter battery in Just 5 minutes. In general, electric vehicles works with electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs which include hundreds to thousand battery cells. It has raised a total of $140 million in four financing rounds.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. Guangzhou Automobile Group. The Power Electronics Unit integrates the motor drive electronics and onboard charger to minimize system cost.

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Better Place pulls US and Australian activities

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That means the firm will be left to focus on its activities in its home country of Israel and Denmark, as the company tries to gain control its finances. Electric car infrastructure firm, Better Place is to wind down its operations in the US and stop investment in its Australian operations. According to Forbes.com, the [.].

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

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SAN FRANCISCO — The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday endorsed an effort to build an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles with swappable batteries and an “intelligent” battery recharging network. Mr. Agassi has raised $200 million in private financing for his idea. of Palo Alto, Calif.,

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