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DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3

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Lighter, more efficient and more powerful, the third generation 100% electric single-seater has been developed by the competition division of DS Automobiles, DS Performance. According to the supplier, the Gen3 batteries are among the most advanced and durable ever made.

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Next-Battery secures strategic relationship with China-based Lvchi Automobile Technology

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Next-Battery , a start-up developing high energy-density Li-ion battery technology, has secured a strategic relationship with Lvchi Automobile Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd. The technology uses lithium-ion chemistries with novel nano-structuring effectively to “upgrade” a battery electrode’s functional properties.

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Honda Anna Engine Plant produces 30-millionth engine; retooling to add battery module casings production

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The Anna plant, Honda’s largest engine plant in the world, is now preparing to retool to add production of the casings for the battery modules that will power Honda and Acura EVs made in Ohio. billion in the new JV battery facility, with the overall investment projected to reach $4.4 Earlier post.) million sq. million engines.

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DS Automobiles unveils E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype as high-performance testbed for future DS production cars

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DS Automobiles, a Stellantis brand, has unveiled the E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype as a high-performance testbed for coming DS production designs. Since its launch in 2014, DS Automobiles has put electrification at the heart of its strategy. From 2024, every new DS Automobiles design will be only 100% electric.

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TenneT and Daimler testing use of automobile battery systems for grid stabilization and recovery

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The project partners have shown in the Kamenz test lab that automobile battery storage systems can perform the job of system stabilisation for large-scale power plants. These are second-life and replacement batteries. Ultimately, this can help to compensate for the loss of conventional energy generation.

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Asahi Kasei to present diversified material solutions for EV batteries and circular economy at Fakuma 2023

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Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma , the world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, from 17 - 21 October 2023 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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LG Innotek develops 800V wireless battery management system

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LG Innotek has developed a Wireless Battery Management System (Wireless BMS) that improves battery performance. of a battery to optimize its performance and life span. Removing the dozens of cables and connectors required for a BMS reduces both the weight and volume of a battery pack.

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