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JUNE 22, 2022

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin, a product well-suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to help improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation. mm with non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance.

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APRIL 19, 2017

The Velite 5, Buick’s first extended-range electric vehicle, made its global debut in Shanghai today. direct injection engine as well as its new-generation lithium battery pack. The Velite 5 offers up to 768 kilometers (477 miles) of range in extended-range mode. Top: Buick Velite 5. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

(NFI Group), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced that its Anniston, Alabama facility has successfully completed its first full build of an Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric heavy-duty transit bus.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion battery power or capacity fading. Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extended range electric vehicles—i.e.,

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Verizon has collaborated with electric-vehicle developer and manufacturer VIA Motors to produce an extended-range electric cargo van. The vehicles have up to 40 miles of all-electric range, using Li-ion batteries, with the added capability to drive additional miles by using VIA’s range extender.

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MAY 20, 2021

Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Li-ion developer and manufacturer A123 Systems will supply complete lithium-ion battery packs to VIA Motors, an electric vehicle company building next-generation electrified trucks, vans and SUVs. A123’s lithium-ion battery systems are also designed to provide exportable power capabilities that can be used externally.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

VIA Motors, a electric vehicle development and manufacturing company, signed a contract worth $20 million to build and to deliver extended-range electric pick-up trucks and vans to more than 50 participating fleets. VIA Motors’ extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 8, 2016

At this week’s WasteExpo2016, Mack Trucks, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of heavy-duty Class 8 trucks, engines and transmissions, will showcase Wrightspeed’s The Route turbine-based extended range electric powertrain ( earlier post ) applied in a refuse truck.

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JANUARY 29, 2023

Solid-state battery company Ilika Technologies is leading a 24-month, £8-million (US$9.9-million) million) Faraday Battery Challenge collaboration project. The solid electrolyte is not only safer but also results in a higher cell-to-pack ratio, lighter vehicles, higher energy and power density, extended range and fast charging.

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APRIL 14, 2017

Designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial fleets, the W-15 is believed to be the first plug-in, range-extended pickup truck built from the ground up by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). 80-mile all-electric range. gasoline-powered range extender. 460 system horsepower (343 kW).

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Ford Motor Company has resumed production of the F-150 Lightning following a six-week shutdown to expand and retool the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center plant to triple manufacturing capacity of the electric truck. Training for 1,200 additional manufacturing employees will continue for three weeks.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Much of the drive to lightweight BEVs comes from a desire to extend range. Platform design: BEVs are increasingly being designed around shared rolling frames or platforms that contain the batteries, drive systems, and in some cases structural elements of the cars.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Elements of Raser’s current series plug-in hybrid (extended range electric vehicle) drive system. Berg helped found Li-ion battery company Valence and has served on the board of directors since September 1991. Berg helped found Li-ion battery company Valence and has served on the board of directors since September 1991.

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JULY 17, 2019

The improvement in energy conversion efficiency compared to previous e-drives extends the driving range for each battery charge. For electric vehicles in everyday use, it is important to obtain as much range as possible from each battery charge. Shifts take place at 70 km/h. —Bert Hellwig.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

F-150 Lightning, with a starting MSRP of $40,000 and targeted EPA-estimated driving range of 300 miles with the extended range battery, is aimed at the heart of the US auto market. The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center is in the Ford Rouge Center, which sets the benchmark for sustainable automotive assembly.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Dutch battery tech scale-up E-magy, a designer and manufacturer of nano-sponge silicon material for advanced lithium-ion batteries ( earlier post ), has secured an additional €5 million of funding. Silicon is abundantly available and environmentally benign.

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APRIL 27, 2022

With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

kWh Li-ion battery) and extended-range (98.8 kWh battery) options with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by permanent magnet motors. Equipped with an extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive, Mach-E has a targeted EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. Internal space.

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JUNE 29, 2010

The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 1, 2020

Karma, the Southern California-based creator of luxury electric vehicles and high-tech incubator, said the first showcase of the highly-flexible platform currently supports the company’s 2020 Revero GT extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). We can deliver a wide range of configurations dependent on the builder’s priority.

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APRIL 8, 2014

In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins'

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APRIL 17, 2020

Built on the Karma E-Flex Platform ( earlier post ), the GTE will also feature technology from the company’s recently announced platform development initiative, designed to offer new electric mobility solutions to partners through highly versatile extended range battery applications to all-electric chassis systems.

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MAY 14, 2014

General Motors Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant worker Tina Oaks attaches wiring harnesses on a Spark EV battery pack. A newly designed battery system features an overall storage capacity of 19 kWh and uses 192 lithium ion cells. Battery module for 2015 Spark EV battery pack. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 31, 2021

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership. The powertrains will be manufactured in Wrightspeed’s 110,000 sq.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Our aircore motor topology eliminates core losses and delivers a broader range of speeds and load conditions where the motor can operate at high efficiency levels. The Aircore Mobility motor offers a new avenue in extending range for Class 1-8 vehicles, aerospace, marine, construction and agricultural machines.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

The company will start with an allocation of production that is distributed between itself and several Tier One sub-contractors in order to expedite the manufacturing ramp rate and delivery of motors to early customers. Linear Labs is expecting to manufacture and deliver at least 100,000 M200 motors by the end of 2021.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles has signed agreements with FedEx Ground operators to deliver 120 zero emission electric trucks across 35 different FedEx Ground operators based in California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Texas. Xos, Inc.,

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APRIL 24, 2020

Together with Karma’s new Silicon Carbide (SiC) high-density inverter ( earlier post ), the platform features a flat-floor battery for optimal weight distribution that could provide up to 400 miles of pure-electric range. Earlier post.). The platform is targeted to achieve an impressive 0 to 60mph acceleration in less than 1.9

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 30 million. 30 million. Corning Incorporated.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Velozzi, a Los Angeles-based car designer and manufacturer, will integrate Capstone Turbine’s C65 and C30 microturbines into its electric supercar and a crossover vehicle, respectively. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 29, 2024

Less than a month after beginning mass production of its new semi-solid-state battery packs, NIO has opened the technology to the public in China to trial this month, ahead of a full rollout of official operations. Lucky customers who find one will not have to pay extra fees for the extended-range packs.

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APRIL 9, 2015

The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 The manufacturing facility will benefit economically distressed communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

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AUGUST 4, 2017

Canada-based Loop Energy’s fuel cell range extender system ( earlier post ) is fully functional and operating in a heavy-duty terminal tractor (or yard truck) with partner China National Heavy-Duty Truck Company (CNHTC).

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JULY 11, 2011

In both cases, the standard battery pack has been somewhat reduced in size to make room for the combustion engine and its fuel tank. Battery cost and size mean that all-electric cars still have a relatively limited operating range. Technical concept II: Volvo C30 with parallel-connected range extender.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Through these acquisitions, TAE Power Solutions gains an early foothold in existing projects, including APC18 CELERITAS , a program to develop an ultra-fast charging battery and pack for electric and fuel cell hybrid vehicles with BMW and other project partners.

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