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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. In February of 2009 Smith Electric announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company to provide an electric version of the Ford Transit Connect Van for the North American Market. Click to enlarge. Hydro-Quebec lawsuit.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

For example, by 2025, 50% of FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases will be electric, rising to 100% of all purchases by 2030. Qell, which is led by former General Motors executive Barry Engle , raised $350 million in its IPO last year. FedEx plans to accomplish this through phased programs to replace existing vehicles.

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