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MARCH 7, 2022

Now, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have presented the first thermodynamic models to evaluate solid-state and Li-ion battery heat release quantitatively under several failure scenarios. 2022) “Are solid-state batteries safer than lithium-ion batteries?” Bates et al.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In addition, Genesis will devote itself to building next-generation technology that draws better performance and efficiency from lithium-ion batteries. Genesis presented various concepts for the future vehicles within the video including Stage Doors, which open the front and rear doors in the opposite direction without a B-pillar.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

VIZZION concept at the Geneva International Motor Show next month. VIZZION concept car is the fourth member of the Volkswagen I.D. After earlier presenting the first all-electric vehicles of the new I.D. After earlier presenting the first all-electric vehicles of the new I.D. The new I.D. Family models—the I.D.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

BMW Concept X5 eDrive PHEV. BMW will present the Concept X5 eDrive all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The 70 kW/95 hp motor sources its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery that can be charged from any domestic power socket. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Mercedes-Benz is presenting its first electric vehicle with Range Extender at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show: the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS. Click to enlarge. At higher speeds—e.g., Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 5, 2014

SsangYong unveiled its new XLV concept (eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle) diesel mild hybrid B-segment SUV at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. liter diesel engine and a 10kW electric motor powered by a high performance 500 Wh lithium-ion battery. Ssangyong XLV concept. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a nanometric graphite-like anode for sodium ion (Na + storage), formed by stacked graphene sheets functionalized only on one side, termed Janus graphene. Na is comparable to graphite for standard lithium ion batteries. —Jinhua Sun, first author.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Audi is presenting the battery-electric e-tron GT concept four-door coupé as a show car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Audi e-tron GT concept has a 4.96-meter The range of the concept car will be more than 400 kilometers (248.5 A volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. meter (16.3

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

BUZZ CARGO concept—the first commercial vehicle to be based on the new I.D. If the transporter covers fairly normal distances in the city on a daily and weekly basis, a lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 48 kWh is recommended. BUZZ CARGO concept is positioned in the size class beneath the Crafter.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Continental presented its new “48 Volt Eco Drive” system at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new system supplements the traditional 12V electrical network with a 48V electrical system and components, bridging the gap between low-end hybridization based on present-day 12V start/stop systems and more sophisticated high-voltage hybrid solutions.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems.

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MARCH 7, 2012

Opel is presenting an e-bike urban design concept at the Geneva Motor show. The RAD e is aimed primarily at urban people at a time when e-bikes are predicted to play an increasing role in future integrated urban transport concepts. The RAD e name takes its inspiration from “Rad”—the German word for bicycle and wheel.

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MARCH 7, 2010

is developing a phosphorous sulfide solid electrolyte (Li 2 S-P 2 S 5 ) for solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company expects to commercialize solid-state lithium-ion cells using the new electrolyte around 2012. Idemitsu Kosan Co. MRS 2010 Spring Meeting. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 28, 2012

has completed a project with Benteler Engineering to develop a progressive concept heavy-duty hybrid truck for MAN. A lithium-ion battery drives the HVH410 electric motor, with additional power and range extension supplied by an efficient diesel engine and HVH410 generator. Remy International, Inc.

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MARCH 20, 2020

Equipped with the drive system components of the latest Volkswagen electric vehicles, the concept vehicle is based on a T1 Samba Bus produced in 1966 and comprehensively restored. As it has been postponed, VWCV is now presenting it virtually. A 45 kWh lithium-ion battery is responsible for supplying the electric motor with power.

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MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen is presenting the fourth member of the I.D. models have already been presented as concept cars: the compact I.D.; The concept car drives, steers and navigates autonomously in traffic, enabling passengers to sit back and enjoy the ride. Family: the I.D. VIZZION sedan.

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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APRIL 14, 2019

Volkswagen will present the concept car as part of a world première at Auto Shanghai (18 to 26 April) in an homage to China, currently the largest market for zero-emission vehicles. ROOMZZ concept. Both motors are supplied with energy by an 82 kWh lithium-ion battery pack in the vehicle floor. Alongside the ID.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

She explored a novel glassy-type lithium ion conductor that may lead to new design principles for solid-state batteries. However, a major prerequisite for success in the volume market is more powerful battery concepts. Her research focuses on material and electrode designs for solid-state batteries.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

concept city car ( earlier post )—called the e up!—at concept vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. In November 2007, Volkswagen presented the space up! blue concept car powered by a high temperature fuel cell and an array of twelve lithium-ion batteries. at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

This year’s international Science Award Electrochemistry was presented to Dr Kimberly See of the California Institute of Technology at the Science Award Electrochemistry & Science Dialogue held in Wolfsburg’s Autostadt. She was selected out of four other applicants for the science award presented by Volkswagen and BASF.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Powertrain of the CrossBlue SUV PHEV concept. Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. The CrossBlue concept. kWh Li-ion battery mounted in the center tunnel. kWh Li-ion battery mounted in the center tunnel. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

After this initial concept phase, the modification can take place within a few weeks. Now that the framework contract has been concluded, the two companies have formally established a long-term cooperation for a continuous supply of lithium-ion battery systems. e-troFit is a subsidiary of the technology company in-tech GmbH.

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APRIL 20, 2015

At Auto Shanghai, Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the C Coupé GTE, which illustrates a new design approach for future top-end sedans at Volkswagen. The concept car starts by default in Hybrid mode. The lithium-ion battery supplies the electric motor with energy.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Volkswagen presented the twin up! concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged by the TDI. and user control, status display and climate control functions on the concept car were implemented entirely in digital form. Introducing the twin up! Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

An 8-module Li-ion traction battery from AKASOL GmbH powers the ZF electric Advanced Urban Vehicle concept presented at the IAA in Frankfurt. AKASOL is a supplier of Li-ion batteries for high-performance applications. Earlier post.). in the segments high energy (E-traction) and high power (hybrid). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Dr. Martin Winterkorn said that “ The Porsche Mission E and the Audi e-tron quattro concept are nothing less than a quantum leap for our industry ”—both vehicles have an all-electric range of 500 kilometers (311 miles). Audi will present an all-electric, luxury-class sport SUV in early 2018. Audi e-tron quattro. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

At the Paris Motor Show, Porsche presented the Panamera Sport Turismo concept, a plug-in hybrid that offers 416 hp (306 kW) of peak system power. The Panamera Sport Turismo concept accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than six seconds. Powertrain elements of the Panamera Sport Turismo. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Researchers at MIT and their colleagues are proposing a new design for electrodes that, based on the long-sought goal of using pure lithium metal as the anode, could lead to longer-lived batteries with higher energy densities. Thus, the whole solid battery can remain mechanically and chemically stable as it goes through its cycles of use.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 9, 2017

Audi presented the Audi Q8 concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017. Combining the spaciousness of an SUV with the lines of a coupe, the Q8 concept features a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Audi Q8 concept uses production technologies for the drive system and suspension. lb-ft) of torque.

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AUGUST 31, 2017

smart has unveiled the smart vision EQ fortwo, embodying a new vision of urban mobility and individualized highly flexible, efficient local public transport: the autonomous concept vehicle picks up its passengers directly from their chosen location. At present car2go has more than 2.6 million customers worldwide.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

On longer routes, electric vehicles featuring fuel cells present an interesting option. The integrated safety concept of the B-Class F-CELL takes the specific characteristics of the innovative drive system into account. This is why we are promoting electric mobility not only with batteries, but also with hydrogen and fuel cells.

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MARCH 15, 2018

Lithium and cobalt are fundamental components of present lithium-ion batteries. The researchers present these results in the journal Nature Reviews Materials as part of a cost and resource analysis of sodium-ion batteries. … For cobalt, the scenario-based demand analysis depicts a very different picture.

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APRIL 4, 2011

At Hannover Messe 2011, Volkswagen is focusing on the link between ecologically sustainable mobility and resource-efficient production processes, and is presenting its “Think Blue. ” concept to make production more efficient and conserve resources more effectively. ” concept. The “Think Blue.”

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MARCH 6, 2018

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The vehicle named Energon was presented to the public in early August this year. In the mid-1990s, the Freudenberg Group, began conducting research into alternative drive concepts and started developing technically-sophisticated components for fuel cells and batteries. This provides a significant value benefit for customers.

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