Coverage tagged Batteries.
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Nissan will extend warranty coverage for battery capacity loss on 2011 and 2012 Leaf models in the US, following owner complaints about rapid battery degradation.
Nissan’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee has started manufacturing lithium-ion battery packs for the Leaf, supported by a $1.4bn federal loan and creating over 300 jobs.
Sixteen Fisker Karma plug-in hybrids caught fire and burned after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwaters submerged vehicles at Port Newark, raising questions about battery safety in extreme conditions.
A lithium-ion battery exploded during testing at GM’s Warren, Michigan facility, sending at least two people to hospital and raising questions about battery safety protocols.
A group of Japanese and Chinese investors has emerged as a leading bidder for Saab, proposing to restart production in Sweden with a focus on electric vehicles and battery assembly.
Red Bull Racing is considering a technical partnership with Nissan, via Infiniti, to tap into battery expertise for its Formula One KERS system from 2013.
A Nissan UK executive revealed the Leaf’s 48-module battery pack would cost about £19,000 to replace, raising questions about long-term electric vehicle ownership costs in 2011.
General Motors will provide an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the Chevrolet Volt’s lithium-ion battery, aiming to address buyer concerns ahead of the car’s US launch.
The £210m Sunderland facility will supply lithium-ion batteries for Nissan and Renault EVs from 2012, creating 200 jobs at the plant and 600 more in the UK supply chain.
Toyota has established a dedicated unit with around 50 engineers to speed up research and production processes for advanced automotive batteries, aiming for higher performance beyond lithium-ion.
Volvo has unveiled a production-ready battery electric C30, featuring a 24kWh battery, full interior, and a claimed 150km range, as shown at the Detroit motor show.
RUF Automobile has officially introduced its first electric sports car, a converted Porsche 911, featuring a 150kW motor and a claimed range of up to 320km.