LTC and Frentzen Sign Agreement to Market Li-Ion-Batteries for Racing Vehicles
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Dienstag, 19. August 2008
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Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) and Frentzen's Hybrid Racing AG have entered into an agreement to market specialized lithium-ion batteries to power advanced vehicles for the motor sports industry.
The applications will include batteries for cars, boats and planes to be used in consumer and professional racing vehicles.
World-Class Automotive Executive Team Joins Electric Car Producer Think Global
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Samstag, 16. August 2008
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Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer Think Global has appointed Ford Motor Company executive Richard Canny as its President and Chief Operating Officer.
Think’s leadership team is also further strengthened by two Swedish automotive veterans, Mikael Ekholm, and Arne Degermosse.
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Mittwoch, 13. August 2008
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Robert Q. Riley Enterprises announced the release of construction plans for anyone who wants to build its XR3, a two-passenger, plug-in hybrid that can travel up to 225 miles per gallon.
The three-wheel sports car’s modular design can be outfitted with different power trains to create a 125-mpg, diesel-only vehicle; a 100-mile-range, battery-only vehicle; or a hybrid for increased performance and fuel versatility.
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Donnerstag, 7. August 2008
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Nissan today unveiled all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Under the Nissan GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market globally in 2012.
Nissan Doubles Power Density of New Fuel Cell Stack
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Donnerstag, 7. August 2008
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Nissan has developed a new fuel cell stack with double the power density of the previous generation stack. The new fuel cell stack also achieves a 35% cost reduction mainly due to half the use of platinum, a key material used in the production of fuel cell stacks.
Test fleets incorporating the improved fuel cell stacks will be operational by the end of this year.
PGE Developing Network of Charging Stations for Plug-ins
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Dienstag, 5. August 2008
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To help customers save money and be more sustainable, Portland General Electric (PGE) is developing a network of charging stations for plug-in electric hybrid vehicles.
The move responds to customers' concerns about climate change and volatile gas prices, and anticipates the plan of car manufacturers to roll out the new generation of plug-in hybrids by 2010.
Toyota Develops Electric Personal Transporter "Winglet" (updated with Video)
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Sonntag, 3. August 2008
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Toyota announced development of the "Winglet", a electric personal transport assistance robot ridden in a standing position.
The Winglet - still being refined - is one of Toyota's people-assisting Partner Robots. It is a compact next-generation everyday transport tool that offers advanced ease of use and expands the user's range of mobility.
Never Mind the Concepts; Here’s the All-Electric Ze-0
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Sonntag, 27. Juli 2008
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Affordable, practical, with low running costs and zero emissions. Nice Car Company presents the first image of the all-new Ze-0. Making its global debut at the British Motor Show this week, this MPV is the first all-electric car vailable within a family budget.
It makes no compromise on specification or styling and, perhaps best of all, it costs from as little as £13,995. “All-electric sports car prototypes are eye-catching and interesting,” said Julian Wilford, co-founder Nice Car Company. “However, we all know customers want ractical electric cars and they want them sooner rather than later.
New Smart Charging Infrastructure for Plug-In Vehicles
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Dienstag, 22. Juli 2008
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Coulomb Technologies announced a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles. The company has developed a complete solution targeting plug-in vehicles including Extended Range Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles, and Battery Electric Vehicles.
Coulomb's ChargePoint Network includes public charging stations, a consumer subscription plan and utility grid management technology for electric utility companies to smooth electrical demands on the grid. The infrastructure solution will be showcased with the Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid at the Plug-In 2008 Conference & Exposition July 22-24 in San Jose, Calif. in booth 302.
Valmet to Manufacture the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Freitag, 18. Juli 2008
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Valmet Automotive has signed a letter of intent with Fisker Automotive. According to the letter of intent Valmet Automotive is to manufacture Fisker Automotive's first production car, the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid, in Finland.
The target is to sign the final contract within next months. Fisker Karma is a four-door plug-in hybrid sports sedan which was introduced in January 2008. The first cars will be delivered in the 4th quarter of 2009 in North America with planned delivery to Europe in 2010.
Jaguar Land Rover Will Use Flywheel Hybrid Technology in Road Cars
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Sonntag, 6. Juli 2008
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New flywheel hybrid technology is being developed for applications in road cars by a group of leading British companies. The project, funded by the Technology Strategy Board, is being led by Jaguar Land Rover and managed by Prodrive with advanced technology from Flybrid, Torotrak, Xtrac and Ford.
Ricardo is examining alternative flywheel concepts in parallel with this project. During the two year programme, the group will develop the new technology and build a demonstrator vehicle equipped with the system.
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Samstag, 28. Juni 2008
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Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in Stella Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in Stella for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008.
Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an exhibition and demonstration area in the International Media Center, and it will also be available for a test drive.
Lotus Engineering Invests in Low Carbon Vehicle Programmes
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Mittwoch, 18. Juni 2008
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Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus has won two contracts as part of winning project consortia announced by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board.
These two project consortia will be allocated part of a total £23 million for 16 low carbon vehicle development programmes. Including investments from companies such as Lotus, these projects collectively represent a total value of £52 million.
ZAP Acquires Interest in Electric Wheel Motor Company
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Donnerstag, 5. Juni 2008
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Electric transportation pioneer ZAP announced that it has acquired an ownership interest in an electric motor company to develop and manufacture a new line of wheel motors for future vehicle developments and global distribution.
Under the agreement, ZAP is collaborating and investing in the development of a line of wheel motors for various types of electric vehicles, from an electric bike or scooter to an electric car. ZAP and its partner have also agreed to work together on the optimum process for manufacturing all motors and controllers. ZAP has been granted exclusive rights to the wheel motors under the agreement for international distribution.
Polypore to Acquire Korean Company to Expand Lithium-Ion Separator Business
Geschrieben von Markus Pflegerl, am Samstag, 17. Mai 2008
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Polypore International announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary, Celgard, LLC, the company has signed a definitive purchase agreement with the shareholders of Yurie-Wide Corporation, a South Korean company, to purchase 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Yurie-Wide. The purchase price will be approximately $23 million in cash. The company expects to complete the acquisition in May 2008.
Polypore, through its Celgard business, is a leading manufacturer of mono-layer polypropylene and multi-layer polypropylene/polyethylene separators used in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for personal electronic devices such as notebook computers, mobile telephones and digital cameras and other high performance applications such as power tools and emerging applications such as hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
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Nissan today unveiled all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries. 
To help customers save money and be more sustainable, Portland General Electric (PGE) is developing a network of charging stations for plug-in electric hybrid vehicles.
Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus has won two contracts as part of winning project consortia announced by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board. 
Polypore International announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary, 
