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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. For example, GM plans 19 different battery and drive unit configurations initially, compared with 550 internal combustion powertrain combinations available today.

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CAS: China Led World in Patenting and Commercialization of Bioethanol in 2009; US Foremost in Third-Generation Bioethanol Research

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Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) reports that in 2009, China surpassed all other countries in the production of bioethanol patents, emerging as the global leader in the commercialization of bioethanol research. China Takes Lead in the Commercialization of Bioethanol. Christine McCue, vice president of marketing at CAS.

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Haldor Topsoe and Nel ASA to offer end-to-end green ammonia and eMethanol solutions

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Together, we can offer end-to-end renewable electricity to ammonia and methanol solutions based on the most reliable technologies available today. —Amy Hebert, Chief Commercial Officer of Haldor Topsoe. We are very pleased to take the next step in our excellent relation with Nel.

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Lightning Systems reaccredited under bp?s Advancing Low Carbon Program

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Activities within the program include everything from low carbon products to global research initiatives to partnerships with startups developing innovative new technologies. All Lightning products are available today. The ALC program was created by bp to encourage bp and its partners to identify lower carbon opportunities.

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Lightning Systems raises $41M for production ramp up of electric powertrains for commercial vehicles; round led by BP Ventures

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Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, has raised $41 million in equity, debt, and working capital line funding from existing and new investors. The global electric vehicle market is growing at an unprecedented rate, and we are seeing the electrification of more and more commercial fleets.

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Pike Research forecasts automotive Li-ion battery prices to drop by more than 1/3 by 2017

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global transportation industry throughout the forecast period of this report (2011-2017), Pike noted, projecting that vehicles that use. of the global market in 2017. of Li-ion chemistries are available today, none of them can claim to be the ideal solution. Earlier post.). EVs will continue to be a niche market in the.

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59 Model, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. This powertrain is the fifth powertrain now available in the Lightning product line.