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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety

Electric Vehicles India

Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety. The demand for lithium-ion battery-powered road vehicles continues to increase around the world day by day. As the technological advances in energy storage systems, specifically those that are part of the lithium-ion family. Fire risks with li-ion batteries.

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Renault selects DHL for Li-ion battery pack replacement logistics services

Green Car Congress

Renault has selected DHL as its first logistics provider to manage and distribute replacement Li-ion batteries to the “Expert Z.E.” dealers network for its entire electric vehicle range. DHL has signed a three-year contract to implement a service to coincide with the launch of the first Renault electric vehicles, Fluence Z.E.

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Honda enters European robotic lawn mower market with Li-ion-powered Miimo

Green Car Congress

Powered by a high performance, long-life lithium-ion battery, it is self-charging, constantly monitoring its battery level and returning to its docking station when it needs to recharge. In line with new European regulations this means that it cannot be picked up while the blades are turning, and it is rendered useless in the event of theft.

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Honda enters European robotic lawn mower market with Li-ion-powered Miimo

Green Car Congress

Powered by a high performance, long-life lithium-ion battery, it is self-charging, constantly monitoring its battery level and returning to its docking station when it needs to recharge. In line with new European regulations this means that it cannot be picked up while the blades are turning, and it is rendered useless in the event of theft.

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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

Green Car Congress

The all-electric Lightning product features a liquid-cooled Li-ion battery from a volume-ready world-class battery supplier that can be fast-charged in 30 minutes on DC fast charging and in six hours with Level 2 charging. Ford QVM dealers and upfitters perform installations and service.

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CRU: lithium price downtrend continues, with disappointing EV sales in China the driver

Green Car Congress

CRU calculates that the Li-ion battery sector accounts for 60% of lithium demand in China, of which EV and portable electronics have the largest share. Many OEMs and dealers have engaged in huge marketing events for traditional cars and offered large discounts to consumers. Source: Fastmarkets.

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I put snow tires on my VW ID.4 this winter – here’s how it went

Baua Electric

4 Pro S with an 82 kWh Li-ion battery pack did just fine on its all-season tires last winter. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the VW ID.4 Photo: Michelle Lewis I drive a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Here’s how it went. My 2023 AWD VW ID.4 The mechanic said they’re good to go for next winter. I’ll report back.

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