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Fisker and solid-state LiDAR partner Quanergy to showcase Fisker EMotion at CES in January

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Fisker Inc. Quanergy System will be integrating five of Quanergy’s S3 solid-state LiDAR sensors ( earlier post ) into the Fisker EMotion. Fisker and Quanergy Systems, are working closely in partnership to integrate autonomous hardware—specifically LiDAR—in the Fisker EMotion body design as a seamless part of the vehicle.

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IDTechEX: solid-state battery market will grow to $8B by 2031

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As well as the companies just mentioned, Honda, Fisker, Panasonic, CATL also got involved in this area. Flammable liquid electrolytes in most commercial li-ion batteries are considered a threat to safety as they can easily shrink under high temperatures, lead to short circuits and then catch fire.

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A123 Systems Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Battery System Supply Agreement With Fisker Automotive, Intends to Invest Up To $23M in Fisker

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A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The multi-year agreement provides that A123 is the selected battery system supplier for the Fisker Karma. facility with production slated to commence later this year.

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A123 Systems in 20 sourced and production transportation programs with its Li-ion batteries

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A123 Systems is currently in production on 10 transportation programs with its Li-ion batteries and has been sourced for production on an additional 10, according to the company’s current investor presentation. A123 Systems says it has 20 production programs and a growing development pipeline. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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A123 Systems reports cooling system hose clamp misalignment issue with Fisker Karma battery pack; repairs underway

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Li-ion maker A123 Systems issued a statement on Friday saying it had determined that some of the battery packs it produces for Fisker Automotive could have a. However, the company said, it and Fisker are taking immediate, proactive steps to prevent any issue from occurring. Over time, the company said, “ it is possible.

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EnerDel Signs Letter of Intent to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries to Fisker Automotive; Inaugurates New Manufacturing Line

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EnerDel and Fisker, the independent American carmaker developing a line of plug-in vehicles for the global market, have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term battery supply agreement. The Fisker Karma is scheduled to be the first OEM plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on the US market in June 2010. Source: EnerDel.

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A123 Systems Opens Li-ion Automotive Battery Manufacturing Plant in Michigan

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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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