With all our Eskom problems, it’s hard for SA to fathom, but the roots of the notion lie in electric vehicles. SA does not have a lot, but lots of African countries do, including Zimbabwe, Namibia, Niger and Ghana.

Toyota Industries Corp developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).

Panasonic Corporation announced the development of two new 18650-type (18 mm in diameter, 65 mm in height) high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells[1] for use in laptop and electric cars.

OM Group, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase EaglePicher Technologies LLC, (EaglePicher) a wholly owned subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation for $171.9 million.

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company, is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs).

Profitable EaglePicher Would Expand OMG’s Portable Power Growth Platform —- Deal Enhances OMG’s Presence in Fast-Growing Battery, Battery Materials Markets.

Northwire, Inc., Technical Cable, announces the availability of bulk cable, CoilBoss? Retractile Cords and complete cable solutions for the charging of electric and hybrid vehicles and equipment.

China BAK Battery, Inc. (“China BAK”, the “Company” or “we”) (Nasdaq: CBAK), one of the largest lithium-ion battery cell manufacturers in the world, as measured by production output, today announced its Tianjin Facility

As scientists race to find environmentally sound solutions to fuel the world’s ever-growing transportation needs, battery researchers are exploring the promise of lithium-air battery technology for electric vehicles.

The newly developed Battery Management System (BMS) from Clayton Power provides new opportunities for storing alternative energy in small or large scale lithium battery banks.

Green electricity from RWE hitting the road. Two new “mini” wind turbines on A40 autobahn. More than 400 charging points planned in North Rhine-Westphalia by 2010. Ruhrgebiet key region for e-mobility.

Panasonic Corp. (TSE:6752) said Friday that it began mass production this month of a high-capacity cylindrical lithium ion battery that can be used in notebook computers.

University of Iowa staff could soon be driving electric trucks charged on solar power, and some of them might even jump-start the power grid in a blackout.

As the need to move away from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources grows, there is an increased focus on hybrid and electrical vehicles.

Consolidated Spire Ventures Ltd. (“Spire”) wishes to announce that it has received TSXV approval for the acquisition of the lithium mineral claims aggregating 164,072 contiguous acres in an area prospective for lithium.

Panasonic Corporation developed a 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December.

The electric car chosen to exemplify a new dawn of low and ultra-low carbon vehicles by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today was the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

Sandia National Laboratories will use $4.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to modify and enhance its existing Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory (BATLab).