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Nissan using second-life LEAF batteries in factory AGVs

Green Car Congress

Nissan has begun using second-life battery modules from first-generation LEAF electric vehicles as the power supply for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in its plants. Nissan was exploring new ways to reuse its Nissan LEAF batteries, and hit upon the idea of using them in AGVs. Globally, Nissan has more than 4,000 AGVs at work.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk ponders 12V lithium-ion battery replacements for older cars

Teslarati

According to the CEO, Tesla would be looking into the idea of equipping older vehicles with a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, similar to the Model S Plaid. A 12-volt lithium-ion battery would last far longer than a conventional lead-acid battery, after all, and according to Musk, Tesla’s goal is to reduce service in its vehicles anyway.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

Cars That Think

—Thomas Maschmeyer, Gelion Technologies As for applications, with a charging rate sweet spot of 4 hours and a discharge rate of between 2 to 36 hours, the Gelion Endure is not suitable for quick bursts of high power, as is needed in electric vehicles or to stabilize the voltage in an electric grid.

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Could Zinc Gel Chemistry Outperform Flow Batteries?

Cars That Think

—Thomas Maschmeyer, Gelion Technologies As for applications, with a charging rate sweet spot of 4 hours and a discharge rate of between 2 to 36 hours, the Gelion Endure is not suitable for quick bursts of high power, as is needed in electric vehicles or to stabilize the voltage in an electric grid.

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Johnson Controls study finds 97% of US consumers interested in start-stop technology in vehicles

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The system generally relies on an advanced lead-acid battery—such as those provided by Johnson Controls—that can handle the deep cycling requirements of more frequent starts throughout the course of a trip. According to the research, most consumers like the idea of their engine turning off at idle.

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Rising Fuel Prices Have Imparted A Potent Boost To The Indian Electric Scooter Market

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But consumers are moving their focus to electric scooters as a result of the sky-high price of gasoline. Even the most fuel-efficient two-wheeler guzzle petrol that can be equal to the monthly installments consumers have to pay if they buy a new electric scooter. Over 90,000 units have been sold. With a market size of roughly 5.6

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Our visit to BGauss factory & B8 Electric Scooter Report

Plug In India

By Atul Gopal The PluginIndia team got an opportunity to visit the factory of the BGauss, the Mumbai based electric scooter brand. We also got to spend time with their flagship electric scooter BGauss B8. I think having an optional rider backrest may also be a good idea for EV scooter companies. Ergonomics is ok.