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6 DOE-funded applied battery research projects targeting Li-ion cells with >200 Wh/kg for PHEVs and EVs

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The objective of the projects is to develop cells that provide more than 200 Wh/kg energy density, along with long cycle life and excellent abuse tolerance to enable 40-mile-range plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs). High Energy High Power Battery Exceeding PHEV-40 Requirements,” Jane Rempel (PI) DOE AMR 2014 Project ES209.

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Abandoned History: The 2014 VIA VTRUX Pickup, a Forgotten Silverado

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The story begins with a company in Utah called Raser Technologies. The newly established company planned to introduce a whole line of PHEV vehicles, and their industry connection for completed passenger vehicles to convert (Lutz) was already in place. VIA was focused on fleet sales and a low cost of ownership.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017. Utah Valley Hospital. Municipal fleet electrification. Southern Company: Georgia Power. Southern Company: Gulf Power. Southern Company: Mississippi Power. Southwest Clean Air Agency. Sustainable Future LLC.

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