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Faraday Institution launches physics-based battery modeling standard: BPX

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The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Featuring a new, state-of-the-art, modular liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery system, the Lightning Electric Transit Van 350HD can add 60 miles of range in 30 minutes of charge time when using DC fast charging with a standard SAE J1172 CCS-1 Combo charging port. Last week, Lightning eMotors and GigCapital3, Inc.,

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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The transaction is subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and any applicable regulatory approvals. In August, the US Department of Energy awarded Dow Kokam $161 million toward the production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles in Michigan. Earlier post.)

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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The RAV4 Hybrid boasts several advantages over the standard RAV4, including a smoother powertrain and better fuel economy. Lithium-ion cells for the Prime’s 18.1-kWh Low maintenance costs. 100K mile maintenance costs for the gas engine are estimated to be as low as $600. • The car comes standard with AWD.

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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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The XLT adds the larger battery, increasing the range to 300 miles and adding some standard equipment for just under $53,000. Potential Lightning owners will need to look at their driving needs, and then decide to go for either the standard-range battery with a 230-mile driving range, or the extended-range battery with 300 miles.

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Boeing details improvements to Li-ion battery system for 787; more than 200,000 engineering hours applied so far

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On 12 March, Boeing received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration of its plan to test and certify improvements to the 787’s Li-ion battery system. The two Li-ion batteries on board the 787 serve two separate purposes. The main battery is used during ground maintenance operations—e.g., Earlier post.)

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD

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Both the ID4 RWD and AWD have a 77 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery, which is charged through a plug-in port offering three charging speeds. The ID4 AWD has standard ABS and power-assisted front vented and rear solid discs. Scheduled Maintenance – Two years/20,000 miles. . – Rear: 201 hp and 229 lb.-ft.