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Ricardo white paper outlines needed developments to realize autonomous driving

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According to the Boston Consulting Group, the projected size of the global autonomous vehicle market in 2025 will be $36 billion for partially autonomous vehicles (levels 1–3) and $6 billion for fully autonomous vehicles (level 4). —“Key Enablers”. Audi’s zFAS, earlier post ).

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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The current collectors extend beyond the circuit via tabs and are welded together to make an electrical connection. Each chemistry has its characteristics for power density, energy density, safety, cost and long-term reliability. These tabs allow the electrode to be connected to a functional circuit. cell cost = $20-$300.

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