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JANUARY 21, 2010

Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both automotive and stationary smart grid applications. The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5

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APRIL 13, 2009

A123Systems has raised $69 million from GE and other investors to accelerate the expansion of its US lithium-ion battery manufacturing and smart grid capabilities. The funding will also support A123’s efforts to develop applications for the smart grid, such as utility-scale energy storage. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Through its subsidiary EnerDel, it designs, develops and manufactures, advanced high energy density, lithium-ion batteries. Ener1 also develops commercial fuel cell products through its EnerFuel subsidiary and nanotechnology-based materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and other applications through its NanoEner subsidiary.

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MAY 12, 2009

GE will open a new battery manufacturing plant in Upstate New York that will serve as the main manufacturing facility for GE’s newly launched battery business. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Jeff Immelt.

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APRIL 5, 2011

The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated. Without the CAFE standard and stimulus monies to promote green vehicle tech, the industry would not be headed toward a greener horizon.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 17, 2012

The two promotional initiatives are part of the German federal government’s second economic stimulus package. Where operators use several Vito E-CELL vans, the charging procedures are graded through a process of local charge management (LLM, in German: Lokales Lastmanagement) to ensure that the grid capacity is not overextended.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 6, 2023

The EV shift represents a significant challenge for the legacy industry, and requires a rethinking of everything, including design protocols, manufacturing processes, supply chains and business models. We typically associate that with manufacturing. One of the biggest bottlenecks to iterating in the EV space is—obviously—batteries.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Mitsubishi has begun to manufacture the iMiev in the thousands for the Japanese market. In addition to the California funds there is federal stimulus money, $41 million by mid-April, being doled out to their projects, many of zero environmental benefit. The trajectory remains clear, and the pace has quickened. Such as the $1.1

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MAY 17, 2010

incentives, and concerns over the electrical grid are slowing the electric. Yet in the United States and China, automakers’ caution, weak price incentives, and concerns over the electrical grid are slowing the electric car’s introduction. Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40. percent of $1.9 Cleantech Group and Deloitte.

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APRIL 6, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf will lead the way, with others manufacturers including Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Tesla planning to introduce their electric cars sometime between 2011 and 2012. billion in stimulus grants to the industry. On the Grid. The city’s overall emissions that year totaled 53.3 Or No Cars?

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

On the horizon is the Advanced Clean Fleet standard that is set to be voted on by CARB in late 2021, which will set standards for fleet electrification to align with the manufacturing targets. Private sector investment can also drive green stimulus. Transportation Key Findings: Within the transportation sector, emissions dropped 1.3%

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 30, 2009

The grid today could handle many millions of EVs charging late at night when rates are lowest. The garage studies the integration of the electric vehicle into the power grid system where it either charges or discharges to accommodate the owner’s electricity needs. To be honest, we’ll be very lucky to see that many.

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MAY 27, 2009

The ethanol industry would like to raise the amount to 15% or 20%, but they are facing strong resistance from automakers and small equipment manufacturers who believe 15% blends may damage the 97% plus engines on the market that weren't designed to run on anything more than 10% ethanol. gasoline would need to be greater than $2.80/gallon

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric cars and a smart electric grid have a bright future, according to panelists at a roundtable discussion on the subject that I attended last Friday in Boston. “I Vehicle-to-grid is, I believe, the salvation of the automotive industry in the United States,” declared Marc Spitzer, an agency commissioner who was also on the panel.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. Equipment car manufacturers : Intelligent Energy Holdings plc, Powertech. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service for mail delivery. "We Postal Service.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The Oregon Legislature is contemplating bills that provide credits for both manufacturers and purchasers of electric cars. It has awarded tax credits worth about $100 million to each of four manufacturers of electric-hybrid car batteries. and Mark Brady, the departments sustainable development liaison.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

The $787-billion stimulus bill (HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) that emerged from the joint House-Senate conference committee this week provides funds for a large range of transportation-related projects. The US House of Representatives passed HR1 on Friday morning, on a partisan 246-183 vote. Tax Credits for Plug-ins.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Funded through DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the projects will also improve materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chains for a wide range of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and components of solar energy systems. Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems: Advanced Concepts: Eight projects to receive $25.9

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