Archive for April, 2010


EarthTechling (blog)
ARPA-E Announces $106M in Futuristic Projects
Greentech Media
Advanced generations of batteries for energy storage – ARPA-E is funding companies and institutions that are developing alternative batteries with high
ARPA-E backs battery and biofuel researchers with $106M in grantsTechFlash (blog)
Battery-maker ReVolt wins $5 million grant to build Portland plantOregonLive.com
DOE funds research into next-gen transport energyBrighterEnergy.org
CNET -San Francisco Business Times -Earth2Tech (blog)
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New York Times (blog)
First Battery Swap Taxis go into service in Tokyo
Examiner.com
This week sees a new kind of Taxi cab motoring around Tokyo, a fully electric version that has removable and swappable battery packs, via an automated
Better Place Opens Battery-Swap Station in Tokyo for 90-Day Taxi TrialNew York Times (blog)
Electric Car Battery Swapping Station Launched in JapanPriceWheels.com (blog)
Swapping Over: Better Place Opens First Battery Swap Station in TokyoAutomobile Magazine
All Cars Electric (blog) -Autoblog (blog)
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Sion Power Receives ARPA-E Grant to Develop Batteries for Electric Vehicles
NewsBlaze
There is no other known commercial technology that will be able to match the electric vehicle driving performance enabled by Li-S batteries once the hurdles
Grant for Tucson company developing batteryFOX11AZ.com

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Buffett-Backed BYD Puts US Battery-Car Unit in Los Angeles
BusinessWeek
BYD also will base its US solar-panel and battery storage business in the city, Wang told reporters. BYD plans to sell rechargeable battery-powered cars in

Obama praises decision to make batteries in Michigan
The Detroit News
President Barack Obama touted today the decision of Massachusetts-based A123 to build three battery plants in Michigan, saying it was evidence of a growing
Obama touts economy with Livonia workersDetroit Free Press

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50 New Types of Electric Cigarette Batteries Now Available From Premium
Online PR News (press release)
PremiumEcigarette.com has announced they now carry fifty new types of electric cigarette batteries to accompany their electronic cigarettes and electronic

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TrustedReviews
Komando's Q&A: Sharing event photos doesn't have to be costly
USA Today
Q: I heard lithium batteries would soon be restricted for air travelers. Does that apply to spare batteries or batteries in devices?
Polaroid brings instant photo printing back with 300 Instant CameraSlashGear (blog)
Polaroid launches 300 Instant CameraSlippery Brick
Polaroid Lives! New Camera Uses Real Instant FilmWired News

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Obama praises decision to make batteries in Michigan
The Detroit News
President Barack Obama touted today the decision of Massachusetts-based A123 to build three battery plants in Michigan, saying it was evidence of a growing
Obama touts economy with Livonia workersDetroit Free Press

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BBC News
Told You So: Nissan Close to Profitability on Leaf
Greentech Media
The Leaf will retail for $32780 before federal and state rebates and batteries cost 1/3 of the cost of electric cars. Right now, conventional lithium ion
GE, Nissan Join Forces To Ready the Grid For Electric CarsAll Cars Electric (blog)
Nissan Leaf leaps towards profitabilityBusiness Green
GM: 83% of people would choose Chevy Volt over EVs like Nissan LEAFTainted Green
CNET -TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk (blog)
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