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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Partnering with the state of Michigan has been critical to the acceleration of the electric vehicle plan, Bill Ford said.

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APRIL 14, 2009

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board awarded $543.5 billion in Li-ion manufacturing facilities in the state. Today marks a defining moment for Michigan's future as we see a new industry begin to take root and grow new jobs. Michigan Governor Jennifer M. and LG Chem-Compact Power Inc. A123Systems Inc.

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APRIL 7, 2009

Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed legislation that increases tax incentives for companies that develop and manufacture advanced batteries. Allows the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) to approve up to $300 million of the total $555 million in incentives for the construction of battery-cell manufacturing facilities.

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JULY 10, 2009

German battery developer fortu PowerCell GmbH will soon begin a search for a west Michigan location, pending approval of state and local incentives, for a battery pack manufacturing facility, according to a statement by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Tags: Brief. Zinck et al. fortu PowerCell GmbH ( HBS 9-805-159 ).

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MAY 8, 2009

Michigan Business Review. Sakti3, the Michigan Li-ion manufacturing battery startup headed by Dr. Ann Marie Sastry ( earlier post ) will pursue loans to accelerate its commercialization plans from the US Department of Energy’s $2 billion Electric Drive Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative, funded through the Recovery Act.

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JULY 15, 2010

The announcement was made today during a groundbreaking celebration at CPI’s new battery cell manufacturing facility in Holland that was attended by President Barack Obama and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm. Additionally, we’re proud to be a key player in helping to bring these new technologies and jobs to Michigan.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

Researchers from Michigan State University have been awarded $2.5 Researchers from Michigan State University have been awarded $2.5 The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Li-ion cell manufacturer Dow Kokam has acquired Societe de Vehicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of France-based Dassault that develops liquid-cooled high-performance battery packs and energy management systems. Tags: Brief. The companies had signed an agreement outlining their attention to combine in September 2009.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

An electric traction motor (right) and stator (left) at the GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center Friday, 15 January 2010 in Pontiac, Michigan. GM will invest some $246 million in the next-generation hybrid system and a manufacturing site for the motors, and will announce the new site and specifics later this week.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The Invest Michigan Fund—a $300 million investment arm of Michigan’s pension funds—is backing the company. ” Founded in 2007 and led by Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, Sakti3 is a spin-out of the University of Michigan. Tags: Brief. GM Ventures took a $3.2

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The Hummer pickup truck and SUV have price tags above the $80,000 cap. For instance, GM entered into a joint venture with LG Energy Solution to build lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. Treasury’s proposed battery requirements for EV tax incentives.

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MAY 26, 2009

Chrysler LLC has submitted three proposals representing a request for $224 million in funding to two US Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives: the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative and the Transportation Electrification Initiative. The Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

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APRIL 1, 2010

The capital, from new investor Beringea and previous investor Khosla Ventures, will fund the company’s expansion of its Michigan-based research, development and manufacturing capabilities. Growth Capital fund, a $175-million economic growth initiative that provides expansion-stage capital to promising emerging businesses in Michigan.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Balqon Corporation, which develops and manufactures zero emissions, heavy-duty electric vehicles and drive systems, has collaborated with T&K Logistics, Inc. to provide an electric transportation solution for Ford Motor Company at its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Tags: Brief. — Jack Rosebro.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) was approved to receive a tax credit valued at $8.4 million over seven years from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) board. Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

As part of its commitment to expand its engineering and manufacturing base, Ford will invest an additional $850million in Michigan from 2011-2013. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Michigan fuel efficiency fuel savings Michigan. The intention is to [.].

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MARCH 12, 2010

will build its new $303 million lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Holland, Michigan. million grant the company received from the US Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Recovery Act Award for Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative. Michigan Governor Jennifer M. LG Chem Ltd.

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JUNE 27, 2009

A selection team comprising leaders from several of GM’s functional areas, including manufacturing, labor relations and finance, made the final decision based on a specific set of criteria. Tags: Brief. Troy Clarke, president of General Motors North America.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

million) and Itochu Technology Ventures to advance the firm’s manufacturing capabilities. Sakti3, led by Dr. Ann Marie Sastry of the University of Michigan, is commercializing high performance solid-state batteries that are produced using a novel manufacturing process that has been developed by the company. Sakti3, Inc.,

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JUNE 19, 2010

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will invest $194 million (approximately €157 million) in the Detroit Diesel engine production facility in Redford, Michigan to expand substantially the heavy-duty BlueTec diesel engine production capacity. These incentives include a Michigan Economic Growth Authority Award of $56.8

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MAY 18, 2010

In this role, AM General, a long-established contract vehicle manufacturer and services provider, will be responsible for final assembly of the Transit Connect Electric for the North American market from its Engineering and Product Development Center in Livonia, Michigan. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 21, 2010

By leveraging our expertise in materials science and manufacturing, ORNL will assist these partners with their individual energy storage challenges and address opportunities to surpass non-domestic secondary battery manufacturers that dominate today’s market. Tags: Batteries. ORNL’s Energy Materials Program Director Craig Blue.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

in Japan, recently concluded a $35-million award contract with the US Department of Energy (DOE), granted under the Recovery Act – Electric Device Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative last August for the production of nickel-cobalt-metal cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. Tags: Brief. Toda America, Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

billion in funding for Michigan firms, the majority of which—$12.4 The availability of domestically manufactured lithium ion batteries is critical to both the DoD and to the ability of our automotive manufacturers to produce the next generation of ground vehicles. $10 Tags: Batteries Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid Plug-ins.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

is the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing plant in the US operated by a major automaker. Tags: Brief. Jennifer Granholm, US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, other leading government officials and guests will witness the start of battery production at the GM Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant. Free video streaming by Ustream.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

General Motors will invest approximately $246 million in the Baltimore Transmission plant to construct a high volume electric drive manufacturing facility that will in 2013 produce US designed and manufactured global rear-drive electric motors, a core technology for hybrids and electric vehicles. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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MAY 11, 2009

Michigan Business Review. Battery technology startup Sakti3 has secured $15 million in commitments from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. MEDC) and private equity sources and is pursuing a matching $15 million grant from the Department of Energy’s $2 billion Electric Drive Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

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APRIL 26, 2010

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has approved a $5-million forgivable loan for Li-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems contingent on its hitting job creation and private investment milestones. Tags: Brief. With the new expansion, A123 Systems will assemble and commission grid-storage battery systems in Massachusetts.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Tenneco, which is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, is the first component manufacturer to receive a conditional loan commitment under the Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. Tags: Emissions Vehicle Systems. The preceding four conditional loan commitments are: $5.9

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MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Earlier post.) Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

This brings GM’s combined Volt-related investments in Michigan to $700 million, covering eight facilities. In addition to GM’s $700 million in Volt-related facility investments, there are the many suppliers, utility companies and organizations investing in Michigan and the US to support Volt production and electric vehicle development.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. The smart fortwo is a brand of and is manufactured by Daimler AG. Tags: Brief.

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MAY 20, 2010

responsible for deploying lean principles and integrating engineering, manufacturing and purchasing, and for leading major international customer accounts. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan, as well as an MBA from MIT. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Magna E-Car Systems, a newly formed joint venture between Magna International and the Stronach Trust, announced the grand opening of a new hybrid- and electric-vehicle system development center and state-of-the-art battery/materials testing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Tags: Brief. The grant was part of the $2.4

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

million grant—the largest grant awarded—from the United States Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to build domestic manufacturing capacity for advanced batteries for electric drive vehicles. Tags: Brief. In 2009, Johnson Controls received a $299.2 Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Lotus Engineering has been commissioned by the California Air Resources Board of California to undertake the second stage of a study investigating efficient, lightweight vehicles manufactured using lighter, stronger materials. This study will be led by Lotus Engineering’s Michigan, USA office with completion in April 2011.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

The Magnum Monosteel piston is in development testing with major global commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers in Europe and North America. Federal-Mogul developed the Magnum piston at its Powertrain Energy technical center in Plymouth, Michigan—one of the company’s 18 globally-networked technical centers.

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