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Rivian Surprises With 3 New Models & New Battery Technology — Pictures & Tesla Comparison

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The post Rivian Surprises With 3 New Models & New Battery Technology — Pictures & Tesla Comparison appeared first on CleanTechnica. Rivian has introduced three new, less expensive models coming in 2026 -- the R2, R3, and R3X. All will be manufactured in Illinois.

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Liacon introduces new 12V Group 31 LFP battery with a 4000+ cycle life

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Germany-based Liacon, one of Europe’s largest battery manufacturers, has released a new, more versatile lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that can replace all Group 31 lead-acid units. Group 31 batteries are one of the highest selling in the market. Lead acid batteries typically get 200-400 cycles before they fail.

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Elon Musk responds to Tesla-BYD 2023 Q4 production comparison

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the comparisons being drawn by various media outlets regarding his company and high-powered Chinese rival BYD, which outpaced Musk’s company in terms of production of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023. In fact, it operates energy products and builds batteries.

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Solid state Batteries v/s Li-ion Batteries: A Comparison Based on Cost

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The EV battery landscape is changing dramatically with solid-state batteries emerging as a possible game changer.  To better understand the severity of the cost component, let us look at the cost comparison between Solid state and Li-Ion batteries. Li-Ion Batteries: What Made Them The Most Desired?

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Tesla vs Jaguar vs Audi battery pack comparison reveals stark differences

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Automotive engineer Sandy Munro surveyed the Ford Mustang Mach-E’s battery pack in his latest video. He also compared the battery packs of prominent electric vehicles in the market, including the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla uses battery packs with a 75 kWh capacity for both of the vehicles. Credit: Munro Live ).

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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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Researchers led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have extended the capacity and duration of sodium-aluminum batteries. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. The team previously reported a neutral molten salt reaction. of peak charge capacity. —Weller et al.

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Sandia testing method yields pathway to better, longer-lasting solid-state batteries

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Using a microscopic method for measuring electrical potential, a team of scientists at Sandia National Laboratories may have discovered how to identify rate-limiting processes in solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries employ solid electrolytes instead of electrochemical gels and liquids and generally power small electronics.

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