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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute.

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Hamburg putting its first Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid buses into service

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They are now accompanied by the lithium-ion batteries which store energy that is recovered during braking; the new hybrid is able to run for several kilometers on battery power alone. Three more buses are to follow next year. Earlier post.).

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MAHLE developing portfolio of solutions for fuel cell drives in commercial vehicles

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Promising avenues include weight savings and extension of the cruising range in comparison with battery-powered solutions; fuel cell concepts may represent an attractive option for long-distance hauling, which requires heavy loads and large cruising ranges. Vehicles with a fuel cell drive have a backup battery.

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Audi to have a plug-in hybrid in every model series; new BEV in 2018

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On the full battery-electric vehicle side, Audi showcased the new R8 e-tron , which is available for custom order, at the Geneva Motor Show. The new R8 e-tron uses a newly developed high energy density lithium-ion technology which was specially conceived for a purely electric vehicle drive. Earlier post.)

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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With its new high-capacity lithium-ion battery fully charged, the Prius PHV’s EV-mode cruising range is 26.4 Battery type / capacity. Lithium-ion, 4.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. When battery power depletes beyond a certain level, the vehicle transitions to HV mode.

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Fraunhofer ICT Working on New Redox Flow Batteries with Improved Capacity for EV Applications

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The two fluid electrolytes containing metal ions flow through porous graphite felt electrodes, separated by a membrane which allows protons to pass through it. During this exchange of charge a current flows over the electrodes, which can be used by a battery-powered device. Tags: Batteries. Source: Jens Noack.

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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By 2050, it is expected that 74% of Europe’s cars on the road will be battery-powered. Despite the rapid adoption of electric vehicles, there has been little discussion about standardizing battery types. Currently, the energy source for the motor or prime mover in this generation of EVs is Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

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