NY-BEST Newsletter 6-9-2010

NY-BEST welcomes Amphenol Industrial Operations based in Sidney, New York. Amphenol is an industry leader in electrical interconnect solutions for over 75 years.

Recently, the NY-BEST Board created two advisory committees to help with the Consortium’s research strategy and testing recommendations. The first committee will develop a strategic research plan for the consortium which will help prioritize future R&D solicitations. The second will develop the strategy and recommendations for acquiring testing and characterization capabilities that do not currently exist for use by members. Additional information on these committees including participation will be sent to members shortly. All members are encouraged to participate to help develop the future strategy for their consortium.

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More than Half of General Motors' 2009 Patent Filings Were for Green Tech
GM switches gears and develops more Green Patents then ever before

GM Teams with Google to Make the Chevy Volt An Android Car
GM seeks more business partners to create new features for the Volt.

Ice Energy Expands Manufacturing Capacity with Mercury Agreement
Ice Energy expands into NYS with increased production of "Ice Bear" unit, 3,000 units per month, or 25 MW of energy storage.

Heslin Rothenberg Forms University Practice Group
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC, an intellectual property law firm, announced the formation of a university practice group to address the growing need for the protection and commercialization of intellectual property by universities and research institutions.

G.M. Ends Electric Car Partnership With India’s Reva
General Motors said on Thursday, that it is ending its partnership with Reva to develop electric cars in India.

Ultralife Corporation Receives $2.5M Order for Land Warrior Batteries and Chargers
Ultralife Corporation has received an order valued at approximately $2.5 million for its Land Warrior batteries and chargers from the U.S. Defense Department. The contract is for lithium ion rechargeable batteries as well as vehicle, bulk and individual soldier-based chargers.

Scientists Hone In On Lithium Battery Safety Flaws
Profiles Dr. Clare Grey's work in developing method to see inside Li-ion batteries. Dr. Grey is on a joint appointment at Stony Brook University and University of Cambridge.

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Magna Looking at Possible Hybrid Battery Joint Venture
Magna International Inc. is examining several opportunities with possible joint venture partners, including the market for batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Honeywell's Local Lab to Benefit from Grant
Honeywell International's Buffalo laboratory to test LiPF6 electrolyte salt for Li-ion batteries in pilot plant (funded by DOE).

Ener1 to Receive $65 Million Private Placement from Parent Company
Ener1, a manufacturer of large lithium-ion battery systems for automotive and utility grid applications, announced that it obtained a $65 million investment commitment from its principal shareholder, Ener1 Group.

Choose or Lose: Utilities Can’t Ignore Electricity Storage
Outlines the energy storage market, no clear cut winners or technologies.

A Battery That Stores Wind Juice
Grid Storage Technologies of NJ showcases its zinc air batteries for grid storage.

Battery Makers in Heated Rivalries
A foreign prospective on the battery competition, from The Japan Times.

Montreal’s 1,300-plus Bus Fleet Going All Electric by 2025
The city of Montreal is serious about going electric and, as proof, it will convert its entire fleet of buses over to the electric variety by 2025. If successful, Montreal should become the first North American city able to lay claim to an all-electric bus fleet.

A Battery That Stores Wind Juice
Grid Storage Technologies to install energy storage for wind later this year

NEC to Invest 100 Billion Yen in Energy, Batteries
NEC Corp to invest in battery and smart grid technologies.

Global Expansion Adds Life to Trojan Battery
Trojan Battery expands from recreational power to remote power applications.

Toyota to Acquire $50 Million Stake in Tesla Motors
Toyota teams with Tesla to develop technologies in California.

Ford Battery, Transmission Work Returns to U.S.
Ford Motor Co. today announced that it is investing in two Michigan parts plants to produce battery packs currently manufactured in Mexico and Japan.

Corvus Energy and Dow Kokam Sign Agreement
Marine battery maker agreement for Li-ion propulsion batteries.

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This news update is provided as a service to members and interested parties of the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium. NY-BEST is an industry-led coalition working to build a vibrant, world-class, advanced battery and energy storage sector in New York State.

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