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Pike forecasts 26.4% CAGR for electric-drive buses to 2018; hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell

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Pike Research forecasts that the global market for all electric-drive buses—including hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell buses—grow steadily over the next. A parallel hybrid system is more suited to duty cycles where there is both stop and-go and higher speed or steady speed driving. Li-ion batteries.

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PRTM Analysis Finds Li-ion Battery Overcapacity Estimates Largely Unfounded, with Potential Shortfalls Looming; Total Market Demand in 2020 Will Require 4x Capacity Announced To Date

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PRTM concludes that the large format Li-ion battery market could be under-supplied by nearly 10% by 2016. Additional capacity investments beyond those recently announced by battery manufacturers will be required to avoid a Li-Ion battery shortfall of 30% by 2017. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Yardney and Coda Automotive Form JV for US Automotive Li-ion Systems Production; Lishen Expected to Participate

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and California-based Coda Automotive have entered into a joint venture (Coda Battery Systems LLC) to design, manufacture and sell automotive-grade, lithium-ion battery systems in the United States. Ah Li-ion iron phosphate cell for Coda sedan. one of largest suppliers of lithium-ion batteries in the world. Earlier post.).

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Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70

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a provider of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), has entered a multi-year agreement to provide lithium-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV), the electric vehicle delivery arm of Beijing Automotive Industry Company (BAIC). Boston-Power, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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a provider of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), announced $125 million in new funding from a combination of private equity investment and support from China. Boston-Power, Inc., GSR Ventures has offices in Beijing and Silicon Valley. Reorganizing. Earlier post.).

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German Transport Ministry Includes Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Series Hybrid City Bus in Its Electric Mobility Development Program

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The German Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS) will provide funding for Daimler Buses to develop, evaluate, and test the first small fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid articulated buses ( earlier post ). The Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid is a series diesel-hybrid city bus able to run solely on electric power.

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Overall, Ener1 reported 2008 revenues of $6.8 million in 2007.

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