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Forsee Power begins light EV battery production in India

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Forsee Power begins light EV battery production in India. Forsee Power a European multinational producer of smart lithium-ion electric vehicle battery systems that had entered the Indian market in 2020 has started its production work for a series of EV batteries for electric two and three-wheelers at its Pune plant.

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

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The thermal sensing method uses fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG)—an optical sensor which reflects a wavelength of light that shifts in response to variations in temperature and/or strain. This enables the measurement of each electrode’s potential, supplemented by the cell’s internal and external temperature profiles.

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

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Prologue’s generous dimensions and roomy interior position the SUV alongside the Passport in Honda’s light truck lineup. inch audio/connectivity display. Honda also recently announced an agreement to establish a joint venture to produce lithium-ion batteries in the US to power Honda and Acura EV models for the North American market.

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Azure Dynamics announces sales of 29 Transit Connect Electrics

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Azure Dynamics Corporation announced 29 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including 8 units in Europe and 21 units in North America, which includes a 3-unit reorder from Johnson Controls, Inc.

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Battery-electric Jeep Avenger debuts in Europe

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This result is made possible by the extreme efficiency of the new propulsion system, but also by the extreme lightness of the vehicle—only 1,500 kilograms. The battery pack consists of 17 modules and 102 cells with NMC 811 Lithium-Ion chemistry. Avenger offers energy consumption of 15.4 kWh per 100 km in the WLTP cycle.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $60 million to 24 research and development projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars and light- and heavy-duty trucks. (DE-FOA-0002420) Novel Organosulfur-Based Electrolytes for Safe Operation of High Voltage Lithium-ion Batteries Over a Wide Operating Temperature.

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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

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Close connection of battery production with vehicle production is part of our strategy. They will produce newly developed round lithium-ion battery cells, specifically designed for the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology. We are working consistently to advance the transformation to electromobility.