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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future. Lead-based batteries.

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Use of a Low-Cost Electric Supercharger Could Significantly Reduce Smoke from Turbocharged Diesel Engines

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Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is a UK startup working with switched reluctance motor technology to deliver cost-effective CO 2 -reducing solutions for vehicles. A fast-acting electric supercharger helps with the root cause of the problem by supplying more air earlier in the event.

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Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

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Cooper will present technical details of the LC Super Hybrid at the 5 th International Advanced Mobility Forum (IAMF), a scientific and public meeting focused on future vehicle technologies, which draws together motor industry engineers and scientific experts. The event is supported by the world body for automotive engineering FISITA.

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ABB adds 20 kW Combined Charging System (CCS) fast charger to EVSE portfolio

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Its 20 kW design allows for quick and easy installation on widely available 3 x 32A low-cost grid connections. If in the future charging needs change, installed Terra 23 charging stations can be field upgraded to support the full 50 kW power level.

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Hexagon, Hyundai and Valeo unveil a high-precision vehicle positioning system

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For example, after an emergency braking event, the vehicle will be able to send information about the maneuver and its exact location—including which part of the road it’s on—to other vehicles, making it much easier to anticipate the response required for other vehicles.

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Tesla drops delivery goal of 20 million vehicles a year from latest report

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It plans to host a launch event for its robotaxi on Aug. He declined to answer a question on the timeline for Tesla’s low-cost cars at the event. He declined to answer a question on the timeline for Tesla’s low-cost cars at the event. ” Tesla shares were down 3.5%

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China’s BYD Says Prospective Mexican Plant Won’t Export to U.S.

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manufacturing advocacy group, the Alliance for American Manufacturing, this month warned low-cost Chinese cars and parts could threaten the viability of auto companies in the U.S. The group called on Washington to block the import of low-cost Chinese autos and parts from Mexico to prevent an "extinction-level event" for the U.S.

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