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Toshiba, Sojitz and CBMM partner to commercialize next-generation Li-ion batteries with NTO anodes

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Toshiba Corporation, Sojitz Corporation, and CBMM have entered into a joint development agreement for the commercialization of next generation lithium-ion batteries using niobium titanium oxide (NTO) as the anode material. One of the major requirements for rechargeable battery development is greater energy density and faster charging.

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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

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Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. This will make recharging faster and provide a further boost for electromobility. Inverter with 800-volt technology goes into series production In recent years, 400-volt solutions have become widely established as the industry standard.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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Ford is opening an E-Transit registration site today for commercial customers ahead of order banks opening by July. To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit.

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Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

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Opel has begun production of the hydrogen fuel cell variant of the Vivaro van, and has delievered the first one to the German manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, Miele. The Opel Vivaro-e HYDROGEN leads zero-emissions mobility into the future, especially for commercial use. —Head of Development Marcus Lott.

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DOE: high-temperature, downhole rechargeable energy storage device ready for commercialization

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the commercialization of a rechargeable energy storage device capable of operating in the extreme temperatures necessary for geothermal energy production. million in private investment funds, yielded this first-of-its-kind product. Earlier post.)

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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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The program aims to converge automotive mass production techniques with the reliability of commercial-grade aerospace. In addition to a purely electric solution, we are working to integrate a clean hybrid propulsion system that enables our aircraft to fly continuously without recharging.

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Komatsu develops hydrogen fuel cell excavator with Toyota systems

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By advancing the PoC (Proof of Concept) tests it started in May 2023, Komatsu says it will accelerate its efforts to embark on the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cells in the near future.

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