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Voltabox to supply battery systems to e-troFit for conversion of diesel buses to electric

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After this initial concept phase, the modification can take place within a few weeks. In the past fiscal year, e-troFit nominated Voltabox AG as the supplier of the battery unit for conversion kits for buses and trucks. Since 2013, the Group has equipped several hundred trolleybuses worldwide with lithium-ion battery systems.

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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The electric campaign is now gaining momentum at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles show. BUZZ CARGO concept—the first commercial vehicle to be based on the new I.D. Family and the modular electric drive kit (MEB). BUZZ CARGO concept is positioned in the size class beneath the Crafter. One highlight is the I.D.

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Lithium and cobalt are fundamental components of present lithium-ion batteries. Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

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Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV concept, which made its formal debut at IAA in Frankfurt ( earlier post ), is a strong indicator of Audi’s series-production electric SUV due in 2018—especially in terms of the powertrain. The resulting two-motor system could become part of the MLB evo kit, said Prof.

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KIT presenting modular battery concept for electric bus

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Source: KIT. At the upcoming IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will present a modular battery concept for the efficient operation of an electric bus; an electric city bus demonstrator will illustrate the concept. This is possible because of an adaptable connection concept.

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KIT/IIT team demonstrates suitability of high-entropy oxides (HEO) as conversion materials for reversible energy storage

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With HEO, electrochemical properties can be tailored, as was found by scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). This concept was first reported for metallic high entropy alloys (HEA). Bhattacharya, Horst Hahn & Ben Breitung (2018) “High entropy oxides for reversible energy storage.” —Professor Horst Hahn.

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

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Alternatively, an interior LED light kit is also on offer, which would be helpful as its pretty dingy in the back. This concept works much better now than it did in its earlier iterations when the wheel had to be dumped into your lap if you wanted an uninterrupted view of the gauges. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner.

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