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6 DOE-funded applied battery research projects targeting Li-ion cells with >200 Wh/kg for PHEVs and EVs

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The objective of the projects is to develop cells that provide more than 200 Wh/kg energy density, along with long cycle life and excellent abuse tolerance to enable 40-mile-range plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs). High Energy High Power Battery Exceeding PHEV-40 Requirements,” Jane Rempel (PI) DOE AMR 2014 Project ES209.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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announced that former GM executive Robert C. Working closely with Boston-Power's executive team and fellow board members, Purcell is applying his expertise in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to help drive the deployment of Boston-Power’s batteries into the transportation sector.

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Accenture Reports Identifies 12 Disruptive Technologies Most Likely to Transform Supply and Demand of Transport Fuels and Cut Emissions Within Next 10 Years

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There is significant potential for improvement in agriculture, particularly given the historic advances made with genetic modification (GM) of crops to obtain desired characteristics, increase yield and reduce harvesting and processing costs. The ability of the grid to withstand PHEV penetration rates will further vary by country.

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Li-ion Startup ActaCell To Receive Up to $1M Through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund

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The resulting cells are to incorporate safe operation, low cost, long cycle life and high power performance. Runkle also was part of the GM management team that formed parts supplier Delphi, serving as Vice Chairman and CTO. On the management side, Don Runkle recently joined the ActaCell advisory board.

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US DOE Selects 43 Projects for $92M in ARPA-E Funding; 3 on Automotive Power Electronics

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HRL Laboratories and its partners GM, Va Polytech, ORNL, Teledyne will receive $5,058,803 to develop efficient, compact, and low-cost battery chargers for electric cars. and Case Western Reserve University.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) For a PHEV CPI expects ten to twenty cells to make up a module and ten to twenty modules make up the pack.

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Nissan is in crisis mode as job cuts begin and suppliers are caught in the crosshairs

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As part of Re:Nissan , the Japanese automaker’s recovery plan, Nissan looks to cut costs by 250 billion yen. Electrek’s Take With an aging vehicle lineup and a wave of new low-cost rivals from China, like BYD, Nissan is quickly falling behind. By fiscal year 2026, it plans to return to profitability.

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