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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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kWh 48V lithium-ion battery, which supplies the mild hybrid system with electric energy, is located beneath the rear luggage compartment, while the MHSG is mounted to the combustion engine. At a constant speed, the MHSG either is at idle or acts as a generator charging the 48V battery, depending on the battery state of charge.

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Tesla releases updated Radio Flyer Cyberquad for Kids in the U.S.

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Tesla’s previously recalled Cyberquad for Kids has been re-launched as a new model in the U.S., The Cyberquad for Kids includes a steel frame, a 500-watt motor offering speeds up to 10 mph, a 36-volt lithium-ion battery offering up to 15 miles of range per charge, LED headlights and taillights and more.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The ReFactory aims to achieve a negative carbon balance by 2030—an objective in line with the Group’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050. RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. RE-ENERGY: To offer solutions for the production, storage and management of green energies.

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Bernal Institute leading €8M EU project to advance batteries for electric vehicles

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This project will tackle the major barriers to EV uptake, which relate to driving range, cost and recharge times by completely re-imagining the lithium ion battery using innovative anode, cathode and electrolyte materials. —Prof Kevin M. Ryan, leader of the EU funded Si-DRIVE project. cobalt) targeted for removal.

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Second-life EV batteries market expected to reach $34.7B by 2027

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Europe, Middle East & Africa: $7,460.03 Lithium-ion. Sodium-ion. The uses of these batteries include commercial and industrial energy storage, EV charging, grid charging, and off-grid and residential energy storage. Lithium-ion batteries are used in electric cars. Expected to reach $6,394.82

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H2ME has 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road in Germany, France and UK

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Hydrogen Mobility Europe ( H2ME ), a multi-country, multi-partner project to demonstrate that hydrogen can support Europe’s future transport demands, announced that it has deployed its first 100 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Germany, France and the UK.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is teased for the first time: Could brand’s first-ever electric wagon tempt you out of a Tesla Model Y?

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7 Tourer it will share plenty with the equally sleek sedan that was launched earlier this year in Europe. If you’re wondering why there’s a difference, blame the ID.7 If you’re wondering why there’s a difference, blame the ID.7 7 Pro S will charge at up to 200kW. In Europe the ID.7

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