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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

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JAC Motors has developed a new EV sporting a sodium-ion battery that it says has lower costs and more abundant raw materials. It’s also less dense and may not provide the same range estimates, but lower-cost EVs are what the industry needs right now. Image: Iryna Imago via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. GE claimed the largest of the battery-related awards, with a $25.5

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America. In this mode the powertrain will use battery power first, then add in propulsion from the 2.0-liter inches of ground clearance. liter engine.

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Cadillac ELR EREV goes on sale in January, starting price $75,995

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Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. gasoline-powered electric generator.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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As with battery-powered cars, a low center of gravity delivers great handling, too. Many electric bikes have built-in batteries, which means you need to charge outside or in your garage. kilowatt-hour air-cooled battery packs, each weighing about 12 pounds. Range and Power. The i300 has two removable 1.4

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Audi introduces Q5 TFSI e PHEV to US market; EPA-rated at 65 MPGe

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Offered as standard equipment on Audi TFSI e models, drivers have the option to adjust engine and battery usage with three capable modes specific to the plug-in system. In Battery Hold mode, the battery capacity is held at the current level—this is useful if the driver anticipates a need for it later on their route.

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Are Rising EV Inventories Proof Nobody Wants Them?

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Others are global models that are poorly suited to the North American market (too small, bad range). Then there are the premium luxury models that trade on offering more features, larger batteries, and cultural cachet. However, government incentives (EV tax credits) have made them more attractive in the general sense.