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Marquardt’s new cell module controller optimises battery power | Autocar Professional

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Imbalances such as deep discharge, overcharging and temperature peaks are important parameters that need to be monitored in lithium-ion batteries to ensure safety. The CMC controls this by monitoring each individual cell and providing important data on the condition and performance of the battery. Marquardt-CMC-incl.-Cell-Contacting-System.jpg

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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GM’s EV First Responder Training effort is an education and outreach program designed to offer emergency responders key information about battery electric vehicle technology, dispel misconceptions and share important industry best practices for handling electric and electrified (hybrid) vehicles safely in multiple situations.

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ALBERO project seeks to enable safe transport for EVs and more on ro-ro ferries

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These included numerous plug-in hybrids and purely electric-powered cars with built-in lithium-ion batteries, which complicated firefighting efforts. The batteries in an unknown number of electric vehicles had caught fire on board this roll-on/roll-off ship. The LoMoSS information system’s user interface.

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Lexus introduces its first PHEV with new 2nd-generation NX

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Available powertrains include Lexus’ first PHEV; an HEV-equipped with high-capacity battery, a newly developed 2.4-liter The NX 450h+ PHEV has a manufacturer-estimated 36-mile range on electric power only, made possible by the newly developed, high-capacity lithium-ion battery. PHEV and HEV. liter engine.

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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety

Electric Vehicles India

The demand for lithium-ion battery-powered road vehicles continues to increase around the world day by day. As the technological advances in energy storage systems, specifically those that are part of the lithium-ion family. Read the complete article to know more about fire risks with li-ion batteries. .

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Ford and Portland General Electric Partner to Prepare Region for EVs

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Ford and PGE will work together to share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand for electric vehicles, as well as partner on consumer education outreach around electric vehicles.

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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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