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Buick introducing its first electric SUV in China this year

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The VELITE 7 features spaciousness, customer-focused connectivity and advanced driver assistance technologies. Leveraging GM’s global EV expertise, the VELITE 7’s electric propulsion system is powered by a new modular high-performance lithium-ion battery that has higher energy density through improved cell chemistry and an optimized design.

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New sensor tech for commercial Lithium-ion batteries could support >5x faster charging without compromising safety

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Overcoming these obstacles requires information about each electrode’s potential along with the surface and internal thermal load responses of the cell. —Amietszajew et al.

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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

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When it is connected to a Level 2 charger, the Niro PHEV can refill its 11.1-kWh kWh lithium-ion polymer battery in under three hours. Kia Connect advanced in-vehicle connectivity, which is accessible in-car or through the Kia Access App, is standard on Niro EX and above. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter

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GM opens broad application of EV component sets

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The Lingenfelter El Camino concept electric conversion project represents the first successful independent installation of the Chevrolet Performance Electric Connect and Cruise eCrate package. Additional information and specific product applications for each opportunity will be disclosed at a later date. a Textron Inc.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Area of Interest (AOI) 01a: Lithium Ion Batteries using Silicon-based Anodes-Research. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. Project description. Federal share.

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Rock Tech Lithium signs MoU with Romanian Government for second lithium hydroxide plant

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The converter will refine lithium-bearing rock into high-purity lithium hydroxide—approximately 24,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year, equivalent to the volume needed to equip around 500,000 electric cars with lithium-ion batteries.

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Honda to invest $40B over 10 years in electrification and software; launching 30 EV models by 2030; > 2M units p.a.

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Such core areas are: electrified products and services, battery, energy, Mobile Power Pack, hydrogen and software/connected technologies that connect all core areas. Now and for the time being, Honda will ensure stable procurement of liquid lithium-ion batteries in each region by strengthening external partnerships.

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