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Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

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Energy storage technologies represent an alternative to traditional grid management using generation assets such as natural gas peakers to balance the grid by adding power to it. Balancing Li-ion capacity with market opportunities. Commenting on recent reports of Li-ion overcapacity (e.g. 2010 vs 2011 forecasts.

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CMU study explores optimizing PHEV design and allocation to minimize life cycle cost, petroleum consumption, and GHG emissions

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87 miles all electric) minimizes petroleum consumption, minimum lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are achieved with a mix of low-range (~25 miles) and mid-range (40-50 miles) PHEVs. kW h, Li-ion battery prices below $590/kW h, or nominal discount rates below 11%. Relative to our base case of $3.30/gal gal gasoline, $0.11/kW

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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The XR Extended Range product, using NMC Li-ion cells, allows longer distances between charge events. Moreover, the contract seeks to match and qualify contract users with federal grant and/or stimulus funds. Fast charge configured buses can also be charged in-depot to take advantage of off-peak charging times.

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. With zero tailpipe emissions, each eStar truck can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 10 tons annually. e-Star Quick Specs. 70 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) motor. Max speed: 50 mph (80 km). Range: 100 miles (161 km). GVWR: 12,100 lbs.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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The FCCC electric WIV also marks the first commercial vehicle application of a Tesla Motors Li-ion battery pack, which provide up to a 100-mile driving range on a single charge. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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MidAmericans David Sokol, BYDs Wang, and company advisor Li Lu flew with Sokol from Detroit to Omaha so that Wang could meet Buffett in person. They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. Electric cars will be one answer. tons of carbon dioxide.

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