The SANYO Electric Group (SANYO) and the University of California, San Diego have announced a research collaboration agreement designed to the next generation of solar energy systems and energy management.
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US Oil Catastrophe Accentuates Immediate Need for Lithium as an Alternative Fuel
AmeriLithium Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMEL; “AmeriLithium” or “the Company”) announce that Lithium could provide a safe and viable alternative to America’s current dependence on fossil fuels.
Continue readingCODA to Site Electric Car Battery Manufacturing Facility in Ohio Pending DOE Loan
CODA, a California-based electric car and lithium ion batteries company, announced its plans to build an automotive-grade lithium ion battery system manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Continue readingAsian Manufacturers Will Lead the $8 Billion Market for Electric Vehicles Batteries
The next five years will see rapid advances in advanced battery technology, as dozens of manufacturers position themselves to meet the anticipated demands of newly electric vehicles.
Continue readingENER1 Receives Commitment for $65 Million Equity Investment
Ener1, Inc. (HEV), a global manufacturer of large-format lithium-ion battery systems for electric cars, announced that it has executed an agreement with its principal shareholder, Ener1 Group.
Continue readingReVolt Technology is eyeing additional federal stimulus grants By Erik Siemers
The Swiss company, a developer of rechargeable zinc-air battery technology, on April 29 secured $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop its technology for use in electric vehicles.
Continue readingEuropean Secondary Lithium Battery Market
Li-ion batteries have a high energy density of 120-160 Wh/kg, compared to 30-80 Wh/kg for Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Moreover, Li-ion batteries do not suffer from memory effect.
Continue readingMagna provides clarification regarding potential battery investments
Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today issued certain points of clarification in response to recent media reports regarding Magna’s potential future investment in battery plants.
Continue readingEner1 Agrees to Joint Venture with Wanxiang
Ener1, Inc. (Nasdaq: HEV) signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) for a new joint venture with the electric car division of Wanxiang, the largest ‘tier one’ auto parts producer in China.
Continue readingNissan: Lithium-Ion Battery & 100% Electric Vehicle Production to Begin in 2012
Nissan LEAF and Battery Production Will Create Up To 1,300 Jobs. Approximately 13,000 U.S. consumers have placed a reservation for the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF since reservations opened on April 20.
Continue readingValence Technology Receives Orders to Power New Fleet of Electric School Buses
Valence Technology, Enova Systems and Navistar Collaborate to Expand Hybrid School Bus Fleet That Offers 65% Better Fuel Economy and 39% Greenhouse Gas Reduction.
Continue readingRomulus Home To A123 Systems? Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility
With Michigan?s approval of a 15-year, 75.26- acre Renaissance Zone in the city of Romulus it becomes home to A123 Systems lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility.
Continue readingMore Than 4.7 Million Electric Vehicles Charge Points to Be Installed by 2015
The automotive industry will reach a turning point during 2010, as it begins the gradual transition away from the internal combustion engine and towards electrification.
Continue readingSydney Installs First Public ChargePoint for Electric Vehicles
Coulomb Technologies announced their partner distributor ChargePoint Australia unveiled Sydney?s first public ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles in Derby Place, Glebe Australia.
Continue readingAmerican Nissan Leaf Battery Production Plant in Smyrna (Tennessee)
The all-electric car Nissan LEAF will be produced at Nissan’s vehicle assembly facility in Smyrna beginning in 2012. Lithium-ion battery & 100% electric vehicle production to begin in 2012.
Continue readingHoneywell secures $27.3 Million Grant From U.S. DOE to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric cars
Honeywell Secures $27.3 Million Grant From U.S. Department of Energy to Produce Critical Battery Material. Grant to help establish domestic supply of LiPF6, key material for all lithium-ion batteries.
Continue readingCODA to Site Electric Car Battery Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
CODA, a California-based electric vehicles and battery company, announced today its plans to build an automotive-grade lithium ion battery system manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Continue readingReStore Energy Systems Exhibits at AWEA WINDPOWER
ReStore Energy Systems, a new division of Exide Technologies (Nasdaq:XIDE) will make its first market appearance at the American Wind Energy Association’s WINDPOWER® Conference and Exhibition.
Continue readingStationary energy storage
Corvus Energy will spotlight its proprietary technology at the International Tug & Salvage (ITS 2010) Conference May 17-21 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, B.C.
Continue readingValence Technology Appointed Battery Supplier for UK Green Bus
Valence Technology (NASDAQ: VLNC) announced the signing of a three-year exclusive supply agreement with Optare PLC (LSE: OPE), a global leader in the manufacturing of single and double-deck buses and mini coaches.
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