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Farasis Energy reports 25% energy boost for EV batteries with Group14 SCC55 silicon-carbon anode

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The battery EV cell will have a volumetric energy density of 750 Wh/l. Traditional BEV lithium-ion batteries using graphite for anode materials typically can approach 260 Wh/kg energy density, so this performance boost over traditional lithium-ion batteries represents a real breakthrough for EV applications.

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Siemens and AES to form global energy storage technology joint venture: Fluence

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Together, the two companies have deployed or have been awarded 48 projects totaling 463 MW of battery-based energy storage across 13 countries, including the world’s largest lithium-ion battery-based energy storage project near San Diego, California.

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Bureau of Reclamation buys 27 e-ride electric utility vehicles for Grand Coulee Dam

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The lithium-ion-battery-powered EUVs, built by e-ride Industries of Princeton, Minnesota, will help meet lower greenhouse gas emissions goals and also solve a chronic vehicle shortage for making short trips around the hydro power complex. In the last couple of years, Grand Coulee has added about 130 employees.

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2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show; First Li-ion Battery Traction Battery Developed by Toyota and PEVE

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The vehicle expands Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology with the introduction of a first generation lithium-ion battery that enables all-electric operation at higher speeds and longer distances than the conventional Prius hybrid. Regional programs are currently slated for California, Washington D.C., Earlier post.).

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News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

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Power and Powering-Up Half the power The 2023 Electrified GV70 only comes with all-wheel drive (AWD) with two 160 kilowatt (kW) electric motor, one front and one rear, running off a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. The electron flow goes via the car’s lithium-ion battery, in essence keeping it charged, and recombines with the protons and oxygen at the cathode.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Snohomish County Public Transit Benefit Area – Community Transit, Washington: $3,000,000. Link Transit, Washington: $2,925,000. Battery Powered Zero Emission Circulator Buses: Innovative Quick Opportunity Charge, Lithium-Ion Titanate Battery Powered Community Bus program.

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