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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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California Startup Aurica Motors Trying to Keep NUMMI Plant Open for Manufacturing Electric Cars, Battery Swap System

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Under the proposed plan, the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California would be converted into the manufacturing facility for the Aurica Motors E-Car, an all-electric vehicle, as well as Aurica’s proposed PEP (Power Exchange Package) battery swap system. The PEP station concept is not compatible with the Better Place system.

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International Battery Large-Format Li-ion Cells Chosen by SC Electric for First Community Energy Storage System

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International Battery (IB), a US manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, has been chosen as the battery system provider for the first-of-its-kind Community Energy Storage (CES) systems, developed by S&C Electric Company for American Electric Power (AEP).

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. The trucks are used for construction and maintenance of the Marshfield utility grid.

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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The two promotional initiatives are part of the German federal government’s second economic stimulus package. The batteries of Vito E-CELL vans are recharged at these locations outside of operating hours. The electric engine, power electronics, converter and AC/DC charger are housed beneath the hood. 11 seconds.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6- ZAP hopes to leverage a stimulus from the government for plug-in forms of transportation. Over the past 30 years Holley Metering helped pioneer electric power meters in China. liter Mitsubishi engine.) ZAP Hangzhou. Last year, Holley Metering sold more than 10 million units worldwide.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Instead, while you recharge your battery after a long day at work, your new electric car could be recharging as well. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power. billion in stimulus grants to the industry. On the Grid. Better Cars …. If by 2015, 2.5 Or No Cars?