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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. SEUL is a two-year project that commenced in April 2017.

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New electric MINI Countryman E to begin production in November in Germany

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From 2017, the second-generation MINI Countryman featured the MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 as the first plug-in hybrid MINI model to offer an additional 65 kW/88 hp electric motor on the rear axle. The new generation of the largest MINI model is fully electric and locally emission-free. The battery capacity is 64.7

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XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

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At the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO 2017 in Atlanta, XALT Energy introduced its first second-generation (Gen II) battery cell to its portfolio of lithium-ion cells. The 65Ah UHE cell will also be used in XALT Energy’s new XPAND XMOD module, the XMOD114E, said Richard Cundiff, CEO of XALT Energy.

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Singapore considers Model S EV a high carbon emission vehicle based on fuel consumption and upstream power generation

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The revised CEVS is applicable until 30 June 2017, after which it will be subject to further review. The result was that the electric energy consumption of was 444 Wh/km. Singapore applies a grid emission factor of 0.5 Singapore revised CEVS bands. Carbon Emission(CO 2 g/km). Rebates/Surcharges.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car. The Honda FCX Clarity FCEV and the Toyota Mirai FCEV, both use an electric drive motor and a battery pack. So, fuel cell cars have some of the advantages of pure fully electric cars. 2018) Where Are We Heading With Electric Vehicles?

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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As one point of comparison, customers bought 54,451 Nissan LEAFs EVs in fiscal year 2017—a 15% increase from 47,423 a year earlier. This know-how has been used in the past few years for fully electric models (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), including the e-up! While a vehicle is charged at 2.3 model itself.

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Audi unveils its first all-electric racer for Formula E; new powertrain from Audi/Schaeffler

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To transmit the power to the wheels, Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will be using a high-efficiency transmission with only one gear in the 2017/2018 season. The brand is taking ABT Sportsline’s slot on the FE grid in the 2017/2018 season. You can immediately tell this by looking at the new carbon housing of the powertrain.

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