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Süd-Chemie and LG Chem Seek Faster Market Penetration of Lithium Iron Phosphate in Joint Manufacturing Venture

December 16, 2011
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LG-Sud

Battery giant LG is major addition to list of customers for Süd-Chemie. The inclusion of LiFePO4 technology to the LG Chem portfolio promises to bring the technology to new markets.
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World’s largest LiFePO4 Battery Manufacturing Facility Launched in Russia

December 16, 2011
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Liotech Logo

Joint venture between Chinese Thunder Sky and Russian RUSNANO to produce large prismatic cells in Liotech facility.
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Kriss Motors White Paper Reviews Status of LiFePO4 Battery Production in China

July 15, 2011
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Kriss Motors Logo

Freely available commentary by Eric Kriss published July 2011 touches on the complex relationship between factories and companies in China involved in LiFePO4 battery production as well as cost and production capacity estimates. Extensive appendices including 230 pages of documentation, data sheets and illustrations also available.
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First Lithium Iron Phosphate Powered Wheego LiFe Whip Sold in Atlanta

May 3, 2011
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First Wheego LiFe Whip Sold

On Earth Day, 2011, the first LiFePO4-powered Wheego LiFe Whip was delivered to an Atlanta couple.
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BYD Plans LiFePO4-Powered Crossover for 2012 US Debut

January 12, 2011
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BYD-S6DM

Chinese Manufacturer plans to sell Dual Mode Plug-in Hybrid Crossover SUV that can go 38 miles on electric charge stored in LiFePO4 batteries and over 300 miles with 2.0L internal combustion gas engine.
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Kandi Technolgies, Chinese EV Manufacturer, Adds Lithium Iron Phosphate to “Express Change” for New Model KD5011 EV

January 12, 2011
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Kandi

Packs can be quickly changed at qualified "Express Change" battery stations being built throughout "pilot" cities in China. Move to Lithium Iron Phosphate nearly doubles vehicle range.
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Balqon Appointed Exclusive Distributor in US for Winston Battery Limited (formerly Thundersky) LiFePO4 Batteries

January 4, 2011
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Thundersky Balqon

Investment makes Thundersky founder 41.8% owner of Balqon and builds on joint venture between MVP RV and Winston/Batteries. Effect on home-built EV enthusiasts and US resellers still to be determined.
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2010 Report on Lithium Metal Phosphate Patent Landscape

November 12, 2010
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2010 Report on Lithium Metal Phosphate Patent Landscape

The patent war in LiFePO4 cathodes is just heating up according to this report. The roles and strategies of major players such as the University of Texas System/Goodenough (original patent holder), Phostech, Valence, A123 Systems and many Chinese and Japanese companies are examined.
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ANL Report includes LiFePO4 role in Huge Chinese Electric Two-Wheeler Market

November 8, 2010
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ANL Report includes LiFePO4 role in Huge Chinese Electric Two-Wheeler Market

Argonne National Lab predicts rapid growth in Li-ion batteries within Electric Two Wheeler (ETW) market, rapid growth of Chinese ability to produce Li-ion batteries, as well as worldwide replacement of LiCoO2 cathode with LiFePO4 and LiMn2O4 cathodes in power applications due to safety.
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A123 Systems Opens the Largest Lithium Ion Automotive Battery Manufacturing Plant in North America

September 13, 2010
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A123 Systems Opens the Largest Lithium Ion Automotive Battery Manufacturing Plant in North America

New Facility in Livonia, Mich. Significantly Expands A123's Production Capabilities to Meet Increasing Global Demand; Company Expects to Create Thousands of Jobs in Michigan
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