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DRX Consortium to accelerate commercialization of disordered rock salt (DRX) cathode materials

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DRX cathodes could provide batteries with higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion battery cathodes made of nickel and cobalt, two metals that are in critically short supply. In a rock salt structure, cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions) are arranged in a specific pattern.

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Electric Cars in India 2021

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Electric Cars in India 2021. When the world Automobile industry is rapidly shifting towards EVs. So, let’s have a look at the best electric cars in India available to buy in 2021. . Electric Cars in India list . This is the only electric car in India available for under 5 lakh rupees. Mahindra eVerito.

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Tesla Energy director believes Australia can become a large supplier of lithium

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Tesla Energy director Mark Twidell believes Australia is well-positioned to become a large supplier of lithium as demand for electric cars and large energy storage units continues to rise. During the event, the Tesla executive said that Australia had a big opportunity in exporting lithium around the world. .

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China’s CALB wants lithium battery factory in Portugal – ET Auto

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Chinese manufacturer CALB is planning on building a lithium-ion battery factory in Portugal, the APA Portuguese environment agency said on Monday. Portugal has the largest reserves in Europe of lithium, the main element in the batteries that power electric cars. The two billion-euro (USD 2.2 The two billion-euro (USD 2.2

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Balqon to build electric buses in China with SAIG

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California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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Johnson Controls begins production of batteries for Start-Stop vehicles in China

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The technology automatically shuts off the engine when the car is idle and restarts it when the driver’s foot leaves the brake pedal. In addition, the company debuted its 12V Lithium-ion battery for Advanced Start-Stop vehicles at the 16 th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition going on this week.

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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Because when burnt, algae biofuel only releases CO 2 recently removed from the atmosphere via photosynthesis as the algae grew, Mazda considers its development to be critical to achieving the carbon-neutrality of cars powered by the internal combustion engine. kWh lithium-ion battery that allows for rapid charging up to 50KW.

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