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ORNL team develops low-cost scalable method to join materials in solid-state batteries; electrochemical pulse

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Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a scalable, low-cost method to improve the joining of materials in solid-state batteries, resolving one of the big challenges in the commercial development of safe, long-lived energy storage systems. Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL, US DOE.

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Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary

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Elon Musk commented on the upcoming low-cost Tesla electric car, saying that it is “advanced” in its development. The CEO also commented on the “revolutionary” manufacturing advancements that Tesla is making to make the vehicle a reality.

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Emerson and BayoTech partner to scale production and distribution of low-cost, modular SMRs for hydrogen production

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BayoTech’s modular SMRs produce up to 1,000 kilograms per day, enough to fill as many as 200 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. BayoTech’s patented technology requires less feedstock, which means fewer carbon emissions and less cost to produce hydrogen than traditional reformers, the company says.

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Where’s My Low Cost Electric Vehicle?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Even with today’s rising electric vehicle prices and shortages, long-term policy goals should remain the focus. It is a good time to be an electric vehicle owner. Across the country, … Continue Reading Where’s My Low Cost Electric Vehicle?

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BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months

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BYD's lowest cost vehicle hits a new production milestone as demand for electric city car surges. The post BYD produces 200,000 low cost Seagull compact city EVs in first 8 months appeared first on The Driven.

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USABC awards $3.5M low-cost/fast-charge battery technology development contract to Zenlabs Energy

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in Fremont, California for a low-cost/fast-charge (LCFC) technology development. Zenlabs has developed proprietary silicon-based formulations that offer higher specific capacity, longer cycle life, and lower cost. The contract award, which includes a 50% cost share, funds a 24-month project that began earlier this year.

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Kia scraps the low-cost Rio, paving the way for two new electric vehicles

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The low-cost Rio compact car will not be making a return in the US for a 2024 model year. more… The post Kia scraps the low-cost Rio, paving the way for two new electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.