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New technology of LiFePO4 batteries for PHEV and EV will win the battle

By On September 24, 2008 · 1 Comment

LiFePO4 was identified as a cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries by John Goodenough‘s research group at the University of Texas in 1997. Because of its low cost, non-toxicity, the high abundance of iron, its excellent thermal stability, safety characteristics, good electrochemical per­formance, and high specific [...]

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BMW’s MINI going to be hybrid…

By On July 16, 2008 · 2 Comments

BMW is now committing to testing completely electric vehicles, but not quite ready to take the plunge to actually market them. As for hybrid cars that use a traditional gasoline engine combined with an electric motor, they should arrive “at the end of next year,” a company spokesperson for BWM was quoted as saying.

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Mercedes will produce electric car in 2010

By On July 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Mercedes is developing a 100% luxury (what else?) car referred to as the “S-Class.” It will be manufactured luxury to mid-size and will run on a lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion battery pack is stored under the hood. The driver will have the options of plugging it in to charge it or letting the “dynamo” device [...]

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Lithium Energy Japan – New Joint venture company

By On January 16, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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