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Tesla Model Y in China gets 12V lithium-ion battery like the Model S Plaid

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When MIC Model Y Performance deliveries first started, a few owners noticed the upgrade, commenting that Tesla switched from a 12V lead-acid battery to a 16V lithium-ion battery. The 12v battery is designed for the LIFE OF THE CAR! Credit to @xiaoteshushu and his GigaWorkshop team for taking apart the car!

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Lux Research projects that bulk of energy storage market for vehicles will be for e-bike and micro-hybrids

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Despite the visibility of plug-in passenger cars with large packs such as the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf grab most of the headlines, the bulk of future growth will be driven by more humble vehicles, such as e-bikes and micro-hybrids, according to a new report from Lux Research. billion in 2011, to 165 GWh and $16.1

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

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Owners of affected cars will be contacted by the respective brands regarding when to take their cars to dealerships, where the ICCU and its fuse will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced free of charge. The post Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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The new Ford Fusion will be the first non-hybrid Ford vehicle available in the US with Auto Start-Stop. Priced at an incremental $295, Auto Start-Stop can improve real-world fuel efficiency by 3.5%, and can pay for itself in fuel savings in less than 18 months, according to the company. It is a more durable 12V lead-acid battery.

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BYD deploying 48V vehicle platform

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At Auto Shanghai, BYD introduced its “Green Hybrid” initiative; among the technologies included in that effort is the use of a 48 VDC vehicle voltage platform using BYD’s internally developed Li-ion batteries (versus 12VDC Lead-Acid technologies). on a 30 mpg car, that’s as much as a 7 mpg improvement!).

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Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India

Electric Vehicles India

There are two types of batteries widely used in India at present is the lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. The more energy can be stored in the battery, the lighter the battery pack lighter will be the electric car. The company manufactures lead-acid storage batteries from 2.5 Exide Industries Ltd.

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Johnson Controls expanding production of start-stop batteries in US to meet demand

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Most auto makers have already announced plans to have a majority of new vehicles equipped with Start-Stop or similar technology within the next three to five years. The technology automatically shuts off the engine when the car is idle and restarts it when the driver's foot leaves the brake pedal.

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