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DOE awards millions to develop plug-in hybrids

July 7th, 2010

Hybrid Auto News

Ford Motor Company has been selected for negotiation of an award for a project to identify a pathway that accelerates commercial mass-production of PHEVs. The project will focus on development of battery systems and deployment of prototype PHEVs. The project will test and demonstrate the propulsion system design, controls, and communications necessary to develop a viable PHEV production program.

Team members include Southern California Edison, Electric Power Research Institute, and Johnson Controls-Saft, Inc.

JCI, VW partner on battery for vehicles with start-stop

July 2nd, 2010

Automotive Electronics News

Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) said it worked with Volkswagen to develop an AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery for vehicles with Start-Stop technology. The battery, more resistant to heat, gives car manufacturers more design flexibility, and is suited for operation in hot countries.

“In the next few years the demand for cars at the first hybridization stage of Start-Stop technology will be greatest. Solutions that reduce the fuel consumption and emissions in these cars are in particular demand,” says Eric Mitchell, vice president and general manager at Johnson Controls Power Solutions EMEA.

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Environmentally friendly batteries with honours: Johnson Controls is given Volkswagen Group Award 2010 for sustainable energy storage system

June 29th, 2010

Sys-Con Media

As today’s market leader in Start-Stop technology, Johnson Controls has worked with Volkswagen to develop a unique new battery for Start-Stop vehicles that is both high-performance and more resistant to heat. It gives car manufacturers more design flexibility and is also suitable for operation in hot countries.

This operation, which will be further developed for heat resistance, supports Volkswagen in the implementation of its sustainability strategy over all climate zones. Volkswagen recently honoured this new Johnson Controls battery with its Group Award.

Johnson Controls working to stir up demand for lithium-ion batteries as it readies Holland, Michigan plant

May 12th, 2010

mlive.com

As construction on the new Johnson Controls-Saft lithium-ion battery plant gains momentum, company officials are focusing on building demand for the batteries that power electric and hybrid vehicles.

“We don’t sell batteries unless cars and trucks (that use them) are being sold,” said Mark Wagner, vice president of government relations for Johnson Controls, whose company is building a $300 million plant in Holland for lithium-ion battery production. It is working with the French battery company Saft.

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Reuters Summit: Johnson Controls sees slow electric growth

May 11th, 2010

Reuters

Efforts to slash the cost of electric vehicles have been hampered by a lack of standardized batteries, potentially limiting early adoption by consumers, the head of Johnson Controls Inc (JCI.N) said on Tuesday.

Steve Roell, chief executive of Johnson Controls, which makes automotive batteries, interiors and building efficiency systems, said scale is not there yet to drive costs down — despite aggressive plans by every major automaker to roll out electric cars and hybrids in the next two to three years.

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What steps do you think are necessary to create economy of scale in production of batteries for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles?

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Will the U.S. lead or follow on the path to electrification?

May 7th, 2010

Better Place Blog

According to Johnson Controls, if the U.S. doesn’t create a robust domestic market for electric vehicles over the next five years, it will see excess battery manufacturing capacity of 62%.

In a world in which the global car park is forecast to double over the next 20 years, there is no reason the U.S. auto industry should fall behind or downsize.

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What do you think the U.S. should do to achieve global leadership in the electric vehicle market?

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Milwaukee-area companies step up green energy efforts

March 25th, 2010

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Johnson Controls Inc. is expanding its advanced battery research and testing space at its Glendale headquarters, one sign of the Milwaukee area’s efforts in the race for green economy jobs.

Mary Ann Wright, a key Johnson Controls advanced battery executive, said the Glendale-based firm is matching dollar-for-dollar a $299 million stimulus grant that is aimed at creating a domestic supply chain for advanced batteries, a sector dominated by firms in China and other Asian countries.

Submit your comments below: What signs do you see that your business community is embracing “the new green economy?”

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Posted in Energy Efficiency, Green Energy, Green Jobs, Green Technologies, Hybrid Batteries, Hybrid-electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy

Johnson Controls to highlight renewable energy solutions and green job growth in Wisconsin at 2010 Green Energy Summit

March 24th, 2010

Johnson Controls will showcase notable Wisconsin energy projects and best practices at the 2010 Green Energy Summit, March 24-26, at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

“Supporting the advancement of renewable and green energy technology is essential to the economic and environmental future of Wisconsin,” said Don Albinger, vice president, renewable energy solutions, Johnson Controls. “The Green Energy Summit is a great way to bring Wisconsin business leaders together to share solutions and ideas that will create a more sustainable future. Johnson Controls is proud to be a founding partner of the summit.” » More: Johnson Controls to highlight renewable energy solutions and green job growth in Wisconsin at 2010 Green Energy Summit

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Test drive of Ford Transit Connect with Johnson Controls-Saft battery

March 10th, 2010

Cleantech Blog

Transit Connect Electric is well-suited for fleets that travel predictable, short-range routes with frequent stop-and-go driving in cities and have a central location for daily recharging. The electric vehicle will have a top speed of 75 mph and a targeted range of up to 80 miles on a full electric charge.

At 240V, the 28kWh Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) lithium-ion battery back can be recharged in 6 to 8 hours.

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