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Panasonic unveils battery prototype with 5 times storage capacity 

Electric Vehicles India

Panasonic was Tesla’s exclusive battery supplier but it has again re-signed the agreement with Tesla. Tesla’s main goal is to remove the cobalt completely from the cells and Chinese battery maker CATL is already supplying cobalt-free batteries to Tesla for its Model 3.

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What Causes Electric Scooters to Be Expensive in India?

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The price of the lithium-ion batteries used in the EVs is the main culprit for the high initial cost of any electric vehicle in any part of the world. As a result, several governments and companies are investing in the development of next-generation batteries to replace Li-Ion batteries. 101,470, Some of them cost even more.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. But it’s the EV we’re most interested because it will likely use the 800V electrical architecture from the Kia EV6 and EV9. A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges. The claimed 0-60mph (0-96km/h) time was 4.5

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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Boston-Power is bringing to the transportation industry a game-changing lithium-ion battery that delivers unmatched levels of high energy density, safety, low cost, fast charge and environmental sustainability. We’re thrilled to add him to our team. —Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The discovery came when MIT researchers Byoungwoo Kang and Gerbrand Ceder found out how to get a common lithium compound to release and take up lithium ions in a matter of seconds.

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ECE / Featured / Hybrid & Electric / Themes / Welcome - Minds in Motion

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The vehicles run on lithium ion batteries which, using specialist, high-power charging equipment, can be can be fast charged in less than fifteen minutes. When theyre ready, they will be sold to companies who want to be seen promoting green technology. Were waiting for clients, investors, and the bank.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. Both measurements are best used to compare EVs as the actual miles you will get from a kWh of battery varies greatly based on the speed you’re traveling, the temperature and the style of driving. The new kid on the block Who/What Is Polestar?

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