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GM Invests in Battery Materials Firm Mitra Chem

Posted on 16 August 2023 by Ken Zino

The companies will develop advanced iron-based cathode active materials (CAM), such as lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), to power affordable and accessible EV batteries compatible with GM’s EV propulsion architecture, the Ultium Platform. GM’s funding will help Mitra Chem expand its current operations and to “expedite their novel battery materials formulation to market.” Continue reading →

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Polaris Introduces Ranger EV with Lithium-Ion Batteries,

Posted on 5 August 2015 by Ken Zino

Polaris Industries today announced a first in the off-road industry, the Ranger EV Li-Ion Polaris Pursuit Camo with more than twice the range on one charge – up to 50 miles – then the lead acid version. Continue reading →

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Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118 MPGe, the Highest Ever

Posted on 6 June 2012 by Ken Zino

The Fit EV’s 20-kWh lithium-ion battery provides the capacity to earn an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range of 82-miles, meaning the Fit EV on paper and in press releases surpasses the EPA efficiency and range ratings of the Ford Focus Electric (105 MPGe, 76-mile range), Nissan Leaf (99 MPGe, 73-mile range), and Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112 MPGe, 62-mile range). Honda recently settled a class action lawsuit that said in effect that it had overrated the mileage on the Civic hybrid. Continue reading →

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Ovonic Battery Company Extends NiMH License with GS Yuasa

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Ken Zino

Last month Energy Conversion Devices announced that it is trying to sell its Ovonic Battery subsidiary. OBC’s principal activities are licensing its battery technologies (including nickel-metal-hydride – NiMH – once used on the ill-fated GM EV1), participating in joint development programs to support battery applications, and manufacturing mixed-metal hydroxide cathode materials for sale to its licensees for use in battery production. OBC invented the NiMH rechargeable battery technology that is used globally in most hybrid-electric vehicles, and in many consumer and commercial rechargeable batteries. However, Lithium Ion technology is now preferred by virtually all automakers in new development programs. It is also heavily subsidized by taxpayers through various government grants. Continue reading →

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Nissan Building Battery Plant in Portugal for Electric Vehicles

Posted on 11 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Both Nissan and Renault are betting heavily on the market acceptance of electric vehicles in mature markets, starting with the Leaf now in limited production. By 2012 the Alliance will offer four electric vehicles, and more new models are planned from 2014 to 2016. Renault and Nissan plan to sell a cumulative 1.5 million EVs worldwide by 2016. Starting in 2015 the Alliance will have a production capacity of 500,000 EVs a year. Continue reading →

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GM Invests in Envia Systems’ Battery Cathode Material

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Ken Zino

General Motors Ventures LLC has invested $7 million in Envia Systems get access to what is said to be an advanced lithium-ion cathode technology that delivers a battery with higher cell energy density and lower cost. Continue reading →

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