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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Use of a specially developed charger enables full recharging in approximately half the required time, compared with current CHAdeMO type quick charging systems.

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Dow Kokam to supply Li-ion batteries for NEOMA EV

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In conjunction with the Paris Motor Show, Dow Kokam announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to the French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer LUMENEO to power the NEOMA EV. Top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph). The battery-electric ultra-compact car can seat four passengers in a vehicle that is only 2.69

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Quallion Supplied Li-ion Battery for X-51A WaveRider Scramjet Flight

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Quallion LLC, a developer of customized lithium-ion batteries, modules and packs for medical, military, aerospace, and vehicle applications ( earlier post ), supplied the Li-ion battery pack for the first flight of the hypersonic X-51A WaveRider ScramJet Demonstrator Program. Quallion X-51A Lithium-Ion Battery.

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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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The 90 kWh (usable) Li-ion battery pack in the vehicle’s underbody is configured low down and centrally, which has a positive effect on the eVito Tourer handling. The top speeds are 140 km/h (87 mph) with standard and 160 km/h (99 mph) with special equipment.

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Valence signs extended supply agreement for Li-ion batteries with PVI

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The OREOS electric buses, with a top speed above 43 mph (69 km/h) offer an average range of up to 93 miles without intermediary recharging. The LCV range is currently sold and serviced through PVI’s Customer and Partner network, Renault Trucks. Each vehicle is powered by Valence’s U-Charge battery packs.

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Piaggio Introduces Li-ion Electric Version of Ape Calessino As Part of 2009 Refresh

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Piaggio has introduced the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, including a new electric version powered by lithium-ion batteries. kWh Li-ion battery pack built with 3.7 Top speed is 50 km/h (31 mph). V, 31 Ah cells and an 18 kW AC motor. Range is 75 km (47 miles) on one charge.

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Peugeot Scooters launches new e-Vivacity scooter with Saft Li-ion batteries

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Saft has developed new modules of lithium-ion batteries for Peugeot’ latest scooter, the e-Vivacity. The batteries can be fully recharged at least 1,000 times without any deterioration in their performance.

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