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GM, Itochu Technology Ventures Take Stakes in Battery Company Sakti3

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an Ann Arbor-based developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, announced the combined investment of $4.2M by General Motors Ventures ($3.2 These investments by General Motors Ventures and Itochu Technology Ventures bring us not only capital, but partnerships that will speed our commercialization efforts.

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USABC Issues Requests for Proposal Information for Four Energy Storage Projects for Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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We’ll try to keep this up-to-date as the EV market continues to evolve. The hard numbers for the Top 10 EV sellers for the first eight months of 2021 are as follows: Tesla Model Y 105,445. The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Here is the comprehensive list of every new EV due in the next few years. ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Production of nickel-cobalt-metal battery cells and packs, as well as production of battery separators (by partner Entek) for hybrid and electric vehicles. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. General Motors Corporation. DOE Award ($mil.).

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Market Forecast Projects Cumulative 1.7M PHEVs Globally by 2015, 36% in the US

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Pike Research forecasts that the United States will be the leading market for PHEVs, with more than 610,000 vehicles sold over the next five years. China, with its strong push for the production of electric vehicles, will be a close second with just over 540,000 PHEVs sold during the same period, according to the report.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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