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Bridgestone expands Ecopia EP422 tire line

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Bridgestone is expanding its Ecopia EP422 tire line from 5 to 29 sizes in 2011 for a full power line, ranging from 15- to 18-inch tires, fitting vehicles from the Toyota Prius to the Lexus ES, Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima and Honda Odyssey minivan.

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Electrovaya launches next generation of MN series of Li-ion SuperPolymer cells; claims energy densities exceeding 200 Wh/g

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Typical MN-HP cells are available in 30Ah to 40Ah format (110 - 150Wh) and housed in a flat polymer pouch. Electrovaya provided the Li-ion battery packs for Chrysler’s test fleet of plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Cobaltate-Series, for small cells only. Cell capacities range from 2 Ah to 200 Ah. Earlier post.)

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Bridgestone launches new tire in Ecopia fuel-efficient line-up

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The technology behind the tire improves rolling resistance by controlling the interaction between polymer, filler materials and other rubber chemicals at the molecular level. The Ecopia EP422 Plus tire also fits select minivans. Actual results may vary based on proper tire maintenance, vehicle, driving style and road conditions.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator. Production of polymer separator material for lithium-ion batteries. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Compact Power, Inc. (on EnerDel, Inc.

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