By 2020, more than half of new vehicle sales are expected to be hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid and all electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
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LG Chem Awarded Home Battery Pilot Program by Southern California Edison
LG Chem, Ltd. has been selected by Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide lithium-ion battery packs for a pilot program involving energy storage systems for residential and small commercial applications.
Continue readingJohnson Controls to Build $118 Million Electric vehicles Battery Plant in Chongqing, China
Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI), the world’s largest supplier of automotive batteries, today announced it is investing $118 million to build a third automotive battery plant in China, to be located in Chongqing.
Continue readingM&A Supply Signs Distributor Agreement With Johnson Controls
M&A Supply was previously the exclusive distributor of American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning equipment, owned by Ingersoll Rand.
Continue readingLeo Motors to Present ZAFCG in Battery Technology Expo
Leo Motors, Inc. (Pink OTC Markets: LEOM) will participate in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Technology Expo held in San Jose, California from October 5th to 7th, 2010.
Continue readingKandi Announces JV With Leading Domestic Battery Maker
Kandi Announces Joint Venture With Leading Domestic Battery Maker and Power Company to Create China’s First Battery Rental and Replacement Company; Expects Eelectric Vehicles Sales in Jinhua Will Begin in November.
Continue readingZinc Air for Traction Batteries
Many companies are now developing zinc air batteries and fuel cells and some actually have them in production. Most hope to make traction batteries this way sooner or later.
Continue readingLomiko is exploring for salt brines that contain lithium
Lomiko’s growth strategy is to become a fully integrated supplier of lithium ion and lithium polymer batteries.
Continue readingAdvanced Battery Technologies Obtains New Order to Supply Electric Scooter
ABAT’s batteries combine high-energy chemistry with state-of-the-art polymer technology to overcome many of the shortcomings associated with other types of rechargeable batteries.
Continue readingJohnson Controls Joins Ford Transit Connect Electric Lead Customer Program
“Earlier today we finalized an agreement with Johnson Controls on its purchase of 20 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans for its corporate fleet.”
Continue readingEner1 Adopts New Structure to Respond to Expanding Opportunities
Ener1 develops and manufactures compact, high performance lithium-ion batteries to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles.
Continue readingRodinia Lithium Discovers High-Grade Lithium-Potash Brines to Depth at Salar de Diablillos (Argentina)
The Company is encouraged by these results and believes, based on analysis and previously published data, that they may be indicative of a sizeable, continuous aquifer capable of becoming a producer.
Continue readingBYD will buy tibetan lithium producer
BYD, 10 per cent owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, is a leading developer of electric vehicles that use lithium batteries. The purchase in the lithium miner will enhance its strength in battery businesses.
Continue readingAmeriLithium Posts Positive Exploration Reports From Nevada Lithium Project
As with previous geophysical investigation results collected over the past several months, the results from the latest reports are very positive, having identified areas of significant Lithium brine potential.
Continue readingLLNL zinc air fuel cell technology licensed to Montana company
A Montana company has found a low-cost, environmentally safe solution to power electric vehicles for generations to come, thanks to a technology developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
Continue readingLithium Ion Batteries to Lead the Market for Short-Duration Energy Storage Ancillary Services
Stationary energy storage systems (ESS) will play a large role in the electricity grid of the future, both for long-duration storage as well as short-duration Ancillary Services.
Continue readingA123 Opens Lithium Ion Battery Production Facility for electric vehicles
A123 Systems announced the grand opening of the largest lithium ion automotive battery production facility in North America, based on available data.
Continue readingLithium Battery Market Will Soar
Himfr forecasts that in the next five years, with lithium ion batteries’ reduced prices and the basic industry development, the electric vehicles battery market will rapidly develop.
Continue readingChina BAK to supply lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles by Chery Automobile
China BAK will supply 110 units of lithium-ion power batteries, which will be used by Chery to manufacture electric vehicles in its December quarter.
Continue readingA123 Systems to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference
A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the electric vehicles, electric grid services and commercial markets.
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