Archive: December 2008

 
Celgard Wins Battery Development Contract

Celgard Wins Battery Development Contract

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) and the U.S. Department of Energy have awarded Celgard, LLC. with a contract to improve lithium-ion battery separator technology. Battery separators are electronic insulating layers that prevent batteries from overheating, which improves their...

December 5, 2008 by  1
 
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Michelin Active Wheel Arriving 2010

So what happens when you put a traction engine inside the wheel of an electric car? A lot of doors open up. You can build a car with no gearbox, clutch, transmission shaft... December 3, 2008 by  1


 
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E-One Moli Energy to Provide Batteries for MINI E

They can't confirm it, but they didn't deny it. In a recent interview with AllCarsElectric.com, Canadian firm E-One Moli Energy discussed their past relationship with AC... December 3, 2008 by  1


 
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Production Version of Fisker Karma Set to be Unveiled at Detroit Auto Show in January

The Fisker Karma will be debuted in its production form at the Detroit Auto Show in January. The production form shown above looks very similar to the concept previously... December 3, 2008 by 


 
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Tesla Motors Loses SVP of Sales, Marketing and Service

Darryl Siry, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Service for Tesla Motors has resigned. On his blog yesterday, Siry cited, "disagreements in strategy," as his... December 2, 2008 by  1


 
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Ford Tells Congress its Plan to Build Electric Cars

Ford Motor Company just submitted a business plan to Congress which is to explain the rationale for it getting a government loan. The plan includes the first information... December 2, 2008 by 


 
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Hybrid Buses Gain Traction

Think taking the bus is eco-friendly? You're right, but it's certainly not because traditional diesel buses are fuel efficient. The average bus carries 40 people or more... December 2, 2008 by 


 
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Could the MINI E reproduce?

Rumors are flying that the popular all-electric MINI E may well spawn a group of electric BMWs, first a 5 or 7 series (the larger platform would be a better fit with the... December 1, 2008 by  1


 

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