1. Ener1 Acquires Leading Korean Lithium-ion Battery Cell Producer

Ener1 announced it has agreed to acquire an 83% interest in Enertech International, one of South Korea's leading lithium-ion battery cell producers. The purchase follows the recent announcement of the company's plans to expand the manufacturing capacity of its lithium-ion automotive battery subsidiary, EnerDel, based in Indiana.

The acquisition is intended to both broaden and expand Ener1's production capabilities at a time when automakers worldwide are preparing to launch a new generation of hybrid and electric vehicles.

19/10/2008 | 485 Hits | Print | Email

2. Electrovaya Receives Initial Payment for EV and Battery Production in Norway

Electrovaya announces that it has received from Miljobil Grenland an initial payment of US $1.3 million as partial consideration for a technology license enabling battery and electric car production at a new plant in Norway.

Electrovaya is partnering with Miljobil to produce batteries and electric cars in Norway and providing its Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery technology to give Miljobil’s four-door electric vehicles excellent range and highway speed. The zero emission electric vehicles will be sold in Europe and globally.

05/10/2008 | 713 Hits | Print | Email

3. Electro Energy Awarded Contract for Development of Ultra-High Energy Density Li-Ion Chemistry

Electro Energy announced a contract award of $750,000 sponsored by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to continue development of ultra-high energy density, rechargeable, lithium battery chemistry for Air Force applications.

The U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase II contract award identifies a nanocomposite, rechargeable, lithium battery cathode material providing high-specific energy, and Electro Energy's proprietary cell design to develop a more powerful, compact, rechargeable battery.

11/05/2008 | 988 Hits | Print | Email

4. Enova Received a Contract to Provide 1,000 Power Control Units to Think Global

Enova Systems has received a Production Contract to provide a minimum of 1,000 Power Control Units (PCU's) to Think Global in 2008, for use in their electric vehicle passenger car, the Think City.

Future production ambitions for the Think City are expected at a minimum of 10,000 units in 2009. Enova's PCU is a critical component of the vehicle's power system, converting and regulating high voltage power to lower voltages where and as required.

26/02/2008 | 837 Hits | Print | Email

5. ExxonMobil´s Battery Separator Help Put Electric Vehicles from Electrovaya on the Road

ExxonMobil Chemical announced that its new battery film technology will be an integral part of Electrovaya’s new all electric vehicles. ExxonMobil’s battery separator films significantly enhance the power, safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries, thereby helping speed the adoption of these smaller and lighter batteries into the next wave of lower-emission vehicles.

Electrovaya announced the launch of its Zero Emission Low Speed vehicle, Maya-300. “ExxonMobil is pleased to collaborate with Electrovaya,” said Jim Harris, senior vice president, ExxonMobil Chemical.

16/02/2008 | 1244 Hits | Print | Email