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ZAF Energy Systems opens NiZn battery manufacturing production plant in Missouri

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ZAF ) has opened a new production facility in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to manufacturing its initial line of rechargeable nickel zinc (NiZn) batteries. ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (

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DOD awards EaglePicher $22M under DPA Title III to expand Li-ion production capabilities; 250 Wh/kg

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As a leading specialty battery manufacturer with a legacy of supplying US military power needs, EaglePicher is poised to assist the defense industrial base by providing a timely, reliable supply of Li-Ion materials and products. Earlier post.). We are delighted to take part in an investment that is critical to our national defense.

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Dow and HPL Sign Li-ion Technology Transfer Agreement; Dow Kokam JV Acquires Assets of Kokam America

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a leader in the lithium rechargeable battery market and source of Dow Kokam’s superior lithium polymer battery technology. Separately, Dow Kokam LLC acquired substantially all of the assets of Kokam America Inc., in South Korea.

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EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures; Plug-in Li-ion Packs and Renewable Energy Common Attributes

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Two of the seventeen EcoCAR teams, including University of Waterloo and Missouri University of Science and Technology, have designed a Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle which uses an onboard hydrogen fuel cell to either propel the vehicle or recharge a battery pack. Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCPHEV).

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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The project includes genetic modifications of bacteria that metabolize carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen to produce butanol; development of an industrially scalable bioreactor system; and a novel approach to recovery of butanol from the bioreactor. Solid State Lithium Battery : Solid State All Inorganic Rechargeable Lithium Batteries.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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must create a strong electric car industry. More Recharging Detroit The future of the U.S. car industry hinges on cutting-edge battery technology. Batteries that go farther than the competitions and recharge in a shorter time will win. The answer may lie in Silicon Valley. The business world hopes shes right. To keep U.S.

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