California-based electric car and battery company CODA Automotive announced that together with its joint venture partner, Lishen Power Battery, it has secured $394 million of committed capital.
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80% Battery Fast Charge in Less Than 30 Minutes
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLPO) announces due to availability of new Cathode material the development of the fast charge, 80% state of charge (SOC) battery pack in less than 30 minutes shows promising results.
Continue readingEnergy Storage to Drive a $44 Billion Market
The Momentum Behind Emerging Power Storage Technologies Will Drive a 15.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Through 2015. Virtually every major automaker planning an electric car launch.
Continue readingUltralife Receives $2 Million in Orders from U.S. Defense Dept.
Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) has received orders valued at approximately $2 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its McDowell Research brand MRC-93 Ultimate Battery Eliminators for use by both the U.S. Army.
Continue readingAmeriLithium Secures $10 Million to Support Exploration Program
AmeriLithium (OTC Bulletin Board: AMEL; “AmeriLithium” or “the Company”) entered into a $10 million financing agreement on March 26, 2010 with a European institutional investor focused on mining ventures.
Continue readingCoulomb Technologies ChargePoint Networked Charging Station for EV Installed in Philadelphia
Coulomb Technologies, in cooperation with Green Power Technologies, announced that its ChargePoint ® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles has been installed in Philadelphia.
Continue readingCanada Lithium appoints Endeavour Financial to source funding for Quebec Lithium Project
Canada Lithium Corp. (TSXV: CLQ; U.S. OTC: CLQMF) announced that Endeavour Financial International Corporation has been appointed financial adviser with respect to the project of the Quebec Lithium Project.
Continue readingRicardo and PEP Stations to Demonstrate ‘Pay at the Plug’ EV Charging Station at the New York Auto Show
Electric-vehicle drivers who dream of roaming the country and “paying at the plug” for electricity can see a glimpse of the future at the 2010 New York International Auto Show’s EV Pavilion.
Continue readingFEV, Inc. Demonstrates Battery Management System
FEV, Inc., (FEV) announced that it will demonstrate its Battery Management System Development and Testing capability at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13 – 15 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
Continue readingIs Lithium the 21st Century’s Oil?
As the world’s leading economies race to develop better hybrid or all electric vehicles in an effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change, lithium deposits will become extremely important.
Continue readingEnova will supply Enova Ze electric vehicles
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS) has filed its 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Continue readingPartnership in Developing Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure in Japan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and All Japan Ryokan Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)@to cooperatively work in realizing a low-carbon and recycling-oriented society.
Continue readingElectrovaya Selected as Battery Supplier for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles by Chrysler
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) today announced that it has been chosen by Chrysler Group LLC as the battery supplier for 140 Ram plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in a demonstration program.
Continue readingMitsubishi Motors Adopts Analog Devices Technology For Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors) has adopted ADI’s iCoupler(R) digital isolators to develop a safe, reliable and efficient Li-ion battery power system.
Continue readingIberdrola instalará 40 puntos de recarga de vehículos eléctricos en Valladolid y Palencia
Iberdrola instalará 40 estaciones de recarga para vehículos eléctricos en Valladolid y Palencia, gracias a un proyecto piloto impulsado por la Junta de Castilla y León, con los ayuntamientos de ambas capitales.
Continue readingCanada Lithium plans lithium carbonate mine by late 2012
Canada Lithium Corp. (TSXV: CLQ; U.S. OTC: CLQMF) announced completion of a National Instrument 43-101-compliant Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) of the Quebec Lithium Project 60 km north of Val d’Or, Quebec.
Continue readingHow Much Lithium Does A Battery Really Need? By William Tahil
Median International’s Research Director examines this critical question. 3 kg of raw technical grade Lithium Carbonate will be required per kWh of final usable battery capacity.
Continue readingJon Hykawy: Lithium is the hottest commodity these days
Lithium is not just a flavor of the year. It is in high demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, laptops, cell phones and will remain even more so as technology is perfected and consumer demand increases globally.
Continue readingSanyo: Accelerating technology development for lithium-ion batteries
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) is pleased to announce the construction of a new technical facility for lithium-ion batteries on the premises of the Tokushima Plant (Itano-gun, Tokushima).
Continue readingIntegrated Parking Solution Benefits Electric Vehicles
Global ‘one stop parking shop’ Zeag has launched a combined park and charge payment system, for use in electric car parks.
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