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Charge your 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV outside: GM renews caution over fire concerns

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Drivers of certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models recently endured months of living with just 90% of their battery capacity and range—and a winter of charging outside—due to concerns over fire risk.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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The 2019 Kia Niro EV made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show. Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2

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Hanyang team develops new Li-metal battery for EV operating conditions; outperforms LMBs in the literature

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Korea, have developed a Li-metal battery (LMB) (specifically, a Li/NCM battery) designed with EV operating requirements in mind that they say outperforms LMBs reported in the literature to date. The new LMB is capable of fast charging while delivering a high energy density. Researches at Hanyang University in Seoul, S.

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Lead battery research consortium promises big leap in performance; technical roadmap under development

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A global battery consortium charged with advancing lead battery technology has re-launched as it prepares a new technical roadmap designed to extend both the performance and lifetime of the core battery technology. Alistair Davidson, Director of the Consortium for Battery Innovation.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. The excess energy is channeled into the battery for later use.

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Forsee Power to supply NMC Li-ion batteries for Alstom Aptis electric bus

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Alstom has selected French battery manufacturer Forsee Power to provide Li-ion batteries for Alstom Aptis electric bus ( earlier post ), scheduled for series delivery from 2019 onwards. The vehicles will be equipped with NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) Li-ion battery technology as a standard feature.

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Second-life EV batteries market expected to reach $34.7B by 2027

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Second-life EV batteries are expected to reach over $34 billion by 2027 , according to a new report by Research and Markets. The global second-life EV battery market is projected to reach a total of $34,758.46 Global Second-Life EV Batteries Markets. The type of batteries the report mentioned is: Lead-acid. Key Players.

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