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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2014

7 Factors to Consider When Installing a Power Inverter

Inverters can help provide an extra measure of creature comfort for truck drivers. But, there are concerns about potential damage to a truck’s electrical system. Here are seven points to keep in mind.

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ProductsJanuary 9, 2013

ODYSSEY Battery Search App

EnerSys, manufacturer of the ODYSSEY battery, introduced the ODYSSEY Battery Search App, a free download for Android and Apple mobile devices.

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NewsNovember 7, 2011

Volt Webchat: What’s the Prospect on Other Battery Technologies?

Answering Chevrolet Volt questions ranging from cold weather battery changes to plug-in Prius and Volt comparisons, the panelists also discussed other battery technologies and what GM plans for Volt’s next generation model.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2011

Chevrolet Volt Webchat Answers Battery Technology Questions

In a webchat with Seth Fletcher from Popular Science and GM’s director of Global Battery Systems Bill Wallace examine Volt battery life, where the technology is heading and how to conserve battery life in cold weather. They also shed light on GM’s plans for end-of-life usage and battery recycling.

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NewsJuly 26, 2011

Odyne to Use Johnson Controls Batteries in Hybrid Systems for Trucks

WAUKESHA, WI - Johnson Controls has made a strategic investment in Odyne to fund expansion and to accelerate wide-scale commercialization of Odyne’s hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty work trucks.

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NewsJuly 15, 2010

Chevrolet Volt Battery Gets Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Warranty

The Volt’s comprehensive battery warranty covers all 161 battery components, 95 percent of which are designed and engineered by GM, in addition to the thermal management system, charging system and electric drive components.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2009

2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle achieves an electric-only range of approximately 12 miles.

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NewsJuly 16, 2009

Mercedes-Benz Releases S 400 Hybrid

Mercedes' new S 400 hybrid features a lithium-ion battery and produces 18 percent lower CO2emissions than the comparative model, according to the company.

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NewsJune 18, 2009

EV Innovations Battery Travels 211 Miles on Single Charge

Using a 29.6 kWh of lithium ion battery energy, EV Innovations has increased the driving range of its LiV WISE electric vehicle from 120 miles to 211 miles.

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NewsMay 14, 2009

Volt Test Drive: Expect Some Power and Quiet Ride

The Volt's lithium-ion battery packs remain under development and testing. The battery pack should be good for at least 100,000 miles.

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