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Electric Drive Vehicles, Where to Now

Hundreds of leaders from the auto, energy, and government sectors began meeting in Washington this week to discuss ways to accelerate the development and adoption of fuel-efficient, electric drive vehicles during the Electric Drive Transportation Association's (EDTA) annual conference

2 Dec 2008

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Companies Say Advanced Energy Cars Key to Motor Industry Survival

Ener1, Inc. is joining dozens of companies that develop and build technology for hybrid and electric vehicles this week to show their latest innovations and discuss how they fit into this changing landscape

2 Dec 2008

Power Distribution Grids Made Stable WIth High Voltage Lithium Ion Battery System

Li-ion battery system will provide dynamic energy storage to help respond to disruptions in the grid due to increasing penetration of renewables

25 Nov 2008

Clean, Cool, and Cost-Effective Personal Mobility Vehicles for Security

A market exists in the security, military, law enforcement and public event space addressing the need for alternative, all-electric "green" vehicles

24 Nov 2008

Pentagon Collaboration is Driving Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation That Has Broad Military and Commercial Potential

Ener1, Inc. maker of advanced lithium-ion battery systems for the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced the transition to phase two of its research and development contract with the U.S. Department of Defense

20 Nov 2008

New Anode Material Means Better Rechargeable Batteries

A research team has developed a new material for anodes, which could clear a path for a new generation of rechargeable batteries

20 Nov 2008

A123Systems, Installs Hybrid Ancillary Power Units (H-APU) with AES Energy Storage

A123Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries and battery systems, announced the delivery and installation of its first Hybrid Ancillary Power Units (H-APU) with AES Energy Storage

19 Nov 2008

Fuel Cells and Clean Diesel Among Alternate Poweplants Showcased by Volkswagen at LA Motor Show

Innovation, performance, responsibility and fun will all be on display from Volkswagen at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show beginning this week

18 Nov 2008

Remote Controlled Fuel Cell Vehicle Sets World Record Fight

The longest fuel-cell-powered flight of a radio-controlled aerial vehicle has been achieved by students

13 Nov 2008

Next Generation Solar Products to be Cost Effective Competitors With Fossil Fuel Electricity

Extrusion Dies Industries is working with solar industry innovators to help develop next-generation products that will enable solar-generated electricity to be cost-competitive with energy from fossil fuel-burning power plants

10 Nov 2008