To meet rising demand for lithium ion batteries in electric cars, laptops and other devices, Mitsubishi Plastics Inc. is opening a second facility in Japan making polyolefin-based films for lithium-ion batteries. The new plant, in Nagahama, will more than double the company’s capacity for its Sepalent brand film to a total of 27 million square … Continue reading Mitsubishi opens lithium ion batteries separator plant for electric vehicles in Japan
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Electrovaya Launches the PowerPad 600 Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer® Battery for Powering Healthcare & Mobile Applications
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) today announced the introduction of the PowerPad 600. With an enormous 600 Watt hour energy storage capacity, the PowerPad 600 is an ideal replacement for existing lead acid and low energy density Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hospitals, Construction sites, Warehouses, Telecommunications, Retail, Standby Power and wherever mobile power is required. The PowerPad … Continue reading Electrovaya Launches the PowerPad 600 Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer® Battery for Powering Healthcare & Mobile Applications
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Balqon Corporation Introduces HIQAP™ Lithium ion Batteries for Solar Energy Storage Applications
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB:BLQN), a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, introduces low cost high capacity lithium ion batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries. Balqon Corporation (OTCBB:BLQN), a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, introduces low cost … Continue reading Balqon Corporation Introduces HIQAP™ Lithium ion Batteries for Solar Energy Storage Applications
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Renault and the CEA continue their cooperation on lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles
Renault and the CEA signed a strategic partnership in 2010 on the development of innovative batteries for electric vehicles and, more broadly, on sustainable mobility. The partnership currently involves 200 people, two-thirds CEA, one-third Renault, working at the CEA sites in Grenoble and Saclay and Renault’s Technocentre in Guyancourt. The results achieved by the … Continue reading Renault and the CEA continue their cooperation on lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles
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Galaxy’s Jiangsu Plant achieves battery grade specs
Lithium producer Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX: GXY) (“Galaxy” or “the Company”) advises that lithium carbonate product from its wholly-owned Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Plant (“Jiangsu” or “Jiangsu Plant”) has achieved battery grade quality across all specifications, meeting the Plant’s design. This means that as well as adhering to the 99.5% purity criteria, the production now meets … Continue reading Galaxy’s Jiangsu Plant achieves battery grade specs
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NVMN Wins Three Choice Deals to Supply Lithium to Major Chinese Battery Companies
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB:NVMN) announce today that they have executed an unprecedented third LOI for the supply of lithium to a major battery manufacturing company in Shenzhen, China. This third deal is with Qiangqiang Battery Company. Qiangqiang is a major international manufacturer and supplier of lithium-ion batteries for a myriad of products, including smartphones, cameras, electric … Continue reading NVMN Wins Three Choice Deals to Supply Lithium to Major Chinese Battery Companies
Continue readingNew Programmable Lithium-Ion Battery Charge/Discharge Tester from Chroma
Chroma Systems Solutions, world leading provider of electrical power test equipment and systems, announces the release of their new 17200 Programmable Charge/Discharge Tester. Chroma’s 17200 is a precision charge/discharge test instrument specifically designed for Lithium-ion secondary batteries. Chroma claims high accuracy output and measurement up to 0.02% ensures long term repetitive test results. The instrument … Continue reading New Programmable Lithium-Ion Battery Charge/Discharge Tester from Chroma
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Nova Mining Corp Receives Second Lithium Supply Agreement From Major Chinese Battery Manufacturer
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB:NVMN) celebrated the news from China today that Company management has executed an unprecedented second LOI for the supply of lithium to a major battery manufacturing company in Shenzhen, China. The second Chinese manufacturer is the Shirui Battery Company. Shirui is a major international manufacturer and supplier of … Continue reading Nova Mining Corp Receives Second Lithium Supply Agreement From Major Chinese Battery Manufacturer
Continue readingContinental and SK Innovation Join Forces to Develop and Supply First Class Battery Technology
SK Innovation, Seoul (South Korea), and the international automotive supplier Continental, Hanover (Germany), will develop and supply first class battery technology for the automotive industry as partners in the future. Monday in Frankfurt/Main, the two technology leaders signed an agreement founding a jointly managed company. The know-how of the two firms will be concentrated in … Continue reading Continental and SK Innovation Join Forces to Develop and Supply First Class Battery Technology
Continue readingA123 Systems to Supply Energy Storage System to Ray Power for Frequency Regulation in China
System Designed to Showcase Lithium Ion Battery Energy Storage as a Fast, Accurate and Clean Resource for Facilitating the Increased Integration of Renewable Energy Generation onto China’s Power Grid. A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, today announced that it will supply a 2MW grid energy … Continue reading A123 Systems to Supply Energy Storage System to Ray Power for Frequency Regulation in China
Continue readingLithium ion batteries cost for electric vehicles to decline to $200/kWh in 2020
The price of automotive lithium ion batteries is expected to fall dramatically by the end of the decade and even further by 2025, according to a new McKinsey study. In a “should cost” model that researchers developed, the consulting firm said the price for a “complete automotive lithium ion battery pack” could drop from $500 … Continue reading Lithium ion batteries cost for electric vehicles to decline to $200/kWh in 2020
Continue readingThe electric bicycle industry in China: more than 22 million units last year
Developments in the electric bicycle industry in China over the last decade have dramatically impacted lithium investors, as production has grown from a few thousand less than 10 years ago, to more than 22 million units.
Continue readingToyota Motor Corporation to Invest in Tesla
TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) today announced that they intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support.
Continue readingTesla Motors Announces Factory in Silicon Valley (Northern California)
Tesla Motors has purchased the former NUMMI factory in Fremont, California, where it will build the Model S sedan and future Tesla electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingNissan announces european prices of the electric car Leaf: 30,000 Euros
Price of the electric vehicles to be under 30,000 Euros after incentives in most European countries. Price in UK is 23,350 Pounds (27,471 Euros) after government incentives.
Continue readingTesla Roadster in Moscow?s Red Square
A Tesla Roadster traveling around the world made history Friday as the first car without Russian components to receive official clearance to park in Moscow?s Red Square.
Continue readingElectric car Nissan LEAF at 2010 Beijing Automobile Exhibition
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) debuted the electric car Nissan LEAF, the all-new Nissan March global compact car and the Nissan NV200 compact van at the 2010 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition.
Continue readingRoad map for electric vehicles in Milton Keynes (UK)
The council will support the development of a network of charging posts and the Renault-Nissan Alliance will make electric vehicles available for the public to buy.
Continue readingZAP Electric Taxi at Beijing
ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) introduced its design and engineering expertise to the Chinese media and outlined production plans to bring all-electric vehicles to the Chinese market.
Continue readingTop 10 Myths About Electric Vehicles
On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Richard Canny, CEO of pioneering electric car company THINK, is setting the record straight on electric vehicles.
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