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EnerDel to buy 8 battery test systems

Nov. 30, 2009
AeroVironment said Monday that automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel will use a portion of its stimulus grant to buy eight AeroVironment advance electric vehicle power cycling and test systems. The addition of AeroVironment's 170 kilowatt ABC-170CE...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa