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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. is shown with both UK and French grid mixes. 22 kWh pack, 70 kW motor). The EV footprint (Fluence Z.E.) Click to enlarge. The Fluence is a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Renault assessed the diesel Fluence dCi (1.5L

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New PNNL zinc-polyiodide redox flow battery offers 2x energy density of next-best system; potential for mobile applications

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Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a new zinc-polyiodide redox flow battery offering more than two times the energy density of the next-best flow battery used to store renewable energy and support the power grid. Lab tests revealed the demonstration battery discharged 167 Wh l -1 of electrolyte.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

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Companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra Electric, Bajaj Auto, and others have introduced or are developing electric vehicles across different segments, including cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The additional load from charging stations may necessitate investments in grid capacity and stability.

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Electric Vehicle Project Ideas | Ph.D., MTech, MSc | Electrical, Management, Mechanical & More…

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. #1 Can you suggest to me topics related to switched reluctance motors? Electric vehicles now use started using switched reluctance motors for propulsion (Even though they are not that common). To have detailed research, you may develop controllers for SRM and compare the results with induction motors. Motor side 2.

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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As one point of comparison, customers bought 54,451 Nissan LEAFs EVs in fiscal year 2017—a 15% increase from 47,423 a year earlier. The power electronics are effectively a link that controls the flow of high-voltage energy between the motor and the battery. All told, Volkswagen is investing US$1.5 model itself.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. They reinforce the Pacific National Labs January 2007 findings that we wont have to build new power plants for cars that charge at night. See CalCars-News Archive for updates. (The

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Can Flow Batteries Finally Beat Lithium?

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An example, she says, is the task of balancing energy flows in the power grid. The particles can compose up to 80 percent of the liquid’s weight while leaving it no more viscous than motor oil. In comparison, lithium-ion batteries cost around $138/kWh. and an expert in flow batteries.