
Solar Alliance inks deal for U.S. $60M solar project
Design and construction of a 56 megawatt solar project located in Illinois

Raymond and Electrovaya reach strategic supply agreement
Electrovaya to supply battery systems to Raymond as part of firm’s Energy Essentials product line
Ford electric vehicle chief sees more products, sales growth
Automaker is unveiling an electric SUV that is inspired by the Mustang performance car.

Tesla begins making battery cells at massive Nevada factory
Massive Gigafactory coming online in phases, targeting full operation in 2018.

Green power: a battery breakthrough and wood-to-gas
University of Waterloo and Gaz Metro provide alternatives to traditional energy sources.

Samsung releases Canada details of Galaxy Note 7 recall
Voluntary exchange for smartphone model following reports of exploding batteries.
Electrovaya introduces next-gen lithium ion energy cell
LC-44 from Litarion subsidiary features higher energy density and longer cycle life.
Hundreds walk off Tesla job in Nevada labour dispute
Union officials said work at Tesla’s gigafactory is increasingly being done by non-union, out-of-state crews.
Tesla gigafactory job creation slower than projected
Investment so far is $374 million, below the early prediction of $1 billion by the end of 2015.

Experts amped about battery tech helping to limit global warming
Scientists overcome major obstacles in creating a battery that has up to 10 times the energy density of today’s best batteries.

Is Tesla’s home-power battery worth the money?
They will energize an average home for about half a day.

Tesla updating Model S to ease concern about range
Will map out the best route to a destination based on location of charging stations.
Aircraft makers urge ban on lithium battery shipments
Recent testing shows the batteries emit explosive gases when overheated.
Nevada governor enacts Tesla tax break package
$5 billion battery factory to bring more than 20,000 jobs to the state.
Energizer Holdings to close Montreal plant, affecting 430 workers
Production will be consolidated at the company’s facility in Delaware.

Tesla opening access to its electric car patents
Opens the door to more collaboration and accelerate vehicle development.
SolarCity offering Tesla batteries to businesses for backup power
Offered first to commercial customers, pilot program underway for residential use.

Tesla Model S is North America’s safest vehicle with 5-star NHTSA rating
Electric vehicle sweeps all safety subcategories and registers top marks overall.

GM gives Volt a 13% price-drop jolt to compete with Nissan Leaf
Leaf sales more than tripled after some features cut and price was lowered to $29,650
JAL to resume 787 flights once battery repairs are made
System being installed to reduce fire risk from lithium ion batteries.
$500,000 to speed solar energy inverter production
Sustainable Energy powering up for German solar market.
Boeing conducts 2nd 787 test flight as battery probe continues
Test flight proves uneventful; plane maker has no more test flights scheduled.
US safety regulator wants Dreamliner battery history
Japanese airlines had to replace lithium-ions before recent overheating problems.

Three automakers cooperate on hydrogen fuel cell
Collaboration across three continents will help define global specifications and component standards.
Boeing 787 battery probe shifts to monitoring system
No evidence GS Yuasa battery is the problem’s source.
Japan probe finds lithium ion battery in 787 not overcharged
Contradicts an earlier assertion by the agency as it investigates with the US Federal Aviation Administration.
Investigators check out maker of grounded 787 Boeing lithium ion batteries
Focus is on Japanese manufacturer and wiring or other charging problems.
Nissan revamps Leaf electric car
More cruise range, cheaper model, other perks.
Electrovaya launches high-density, next gen lithium ion cell
Exceeds 200Wh/kg, 600% higher than lead acid batteries.
Electrovaya acquires majority in EU lithium ion battery maker
Norwegian MBG has invested $30 million in EV and other apps.
Honda to recycle rare earths from hybrid batteries
Japanese automaker says green initiative a first for the industry
Electrovaya adds a 25 kWh battery system to line-up
Electrovaya Inc. is leveraging its utility and automotive batteries for a new line of mid-size energy storage products.