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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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The technology can be used in a real-world electric vehicle (EV) powertrain by combining them with traditional lithium-ion cells to form a hybrid battery system. Which will result in shrinkage in the size of the lithium-ion battery and charging periods, potentially doubling range and extending system life.

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EV Mythbusting: EVs Aren’t Safe

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Gas-powered cars need fuel, which is subject to explosions because of its flammability. On the other hand, EVs use lithium-ion batteries—which are also flammable—but they have coolant as protection in case they short-circuit. These battery-powered cars have fewer parts , reducing the odds that something goes wrong.

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Angela Belcher wins $500,000 2013 Lemelson-MIT Prize

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Belcher, who heads up the Biomolecular Materials Group at MIT, combines organic and inorganic materials to create novel electronic materials for a variety of applications, such as solar cells, fuel, environmentally friendly batteries and medical diagnostics. One of her recent inventions is a lithium-ion battery powered by engineered viruses.

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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

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Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery The Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery features a refrigerating compressor that operates on a combination of an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery power system developed by 4R Energy Corporation.

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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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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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When the Fit EV production model is introduced, it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor. A special meter display advises the driver when to shut off air conditioning and other accessories to conserve battery power. Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5

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Sandia researchers developing new family of metal-based ionic liquids for low-cost, efficient flow batteries

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A MetIL based flow battery is attractive. current applications in gas treatment, personal care and. The US and the world need significant breakthroughs in battery technology for renewable energy sources to replace today’s carbon-based energy systems. technology to achieve aggressive capital cost goals of $100.

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