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Swytch shows off first pocket-sized electric bike battery for DIY e-bike conversion kit

Electrek

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love an electric bicycle, but it’d be even more convenient if the battery fit into my pocket”? And the UK-based e-bike conversion kit company Swytch made it happen with the newest edition of the brand’s easy to use electric bike conversion kit. Ok fine, but lots of people actually have.

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Georgia Tech team develops melt-infiltration technique for scalable production of solid-state batteries

Green Car Congress

A new fabrication technique could allow all-solid-state automotive lithium-ion batteries (ASSLBs) to adopt nonflammable ceramic electrolytes using the same production processes as in batteries made with conventional liquid electrolytes. This study could affect his personal financial status. Turcheniuk, K.,

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Getting the personal story `

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We help folks understand the health of the battery when they’re looking at buying a used car,” Cary continued. Matching owners with shoppers has gone so far as in-person meet-ups, especially when local dealerships do not have the particular vehicle in stock. “If Sometimes we recommend they take it to the dealer for a check.”

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PHEV conversion company HPEV shipping sub-assembles and components for Ford 350 class 3 truck

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a plug-in hybrid conversion company, says it ia delivering sub-assemblies and components for commercializing its parallel hybrid conversion system on a Ford 350 class 3 truck. The HPEV system uses lead acid batteries to power an electric motor drive which in turn powers a traction motor attached to the rear axle of a vehicle.

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What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Jo’s Take Look, I am the first person to say that battery-electric power is not the answer for everything. I’m a “right tool for the right job” kind of person. The post What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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China’s first large-scale sodium-ion battery charges to 90% in 12 minutes

Baua Electric

Photo: China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. It’s comparable to the efficiency of common lithium-ion battery storage systems, at 85-95%. The system comprises 22,000 cells.

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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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Before the demo vehicle—a DAF CF 340 front loader with a Millennium XXL 40 body from Terberg HS—could be used to collect commercial waste, a conversion from standard diesel propulsion to hydrogen was required. A 45 kW fuel cell module was installed in the former engine compartment of the vehicle.

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