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Leclanché develops 65 Ah high-energy lithium-ion pouch cell for electric and hybrid bus and truck applications

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Leclanché SA has developed a new, high-energy 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell to meet the demands of bus and truck manufacturers seeking increased range and operating time for fully electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. Leclanché’s new high energy, 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cell is designed for energy intensive applications.

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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Examples of degradation effects causing Li-ion battery power or capacity fading. Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extended range electric vehicles—i.e., Recharge time.

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Pilot project kicks off with 20 Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicles in Munich

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Twenty units of the Audi A1 e-tron extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) are on the roads of the Munich pilot region in a fleet trial by partners Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München (SwM), and Technische Universität München (TUM).

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Cadillac introduces the 2014 ELR extended range electric vehicle

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Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. By comparison, the Volt offers 38 miles of electric driving, and a full range of 382 miles (615 km). The vehicle can be completely recharged in about 4.5

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Opel Flextreme GT/E Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept to Debut at Geneva Show

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meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates the application of GM’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology to large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt. Full recharge at a 230V outlet will take less than 3 hours. Earlier post.).

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PSA Peugeot Citroën Showing FiSyPAC Fuel Cell Extended Range Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

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Significant advances were made through collaboration with French research laboratories, such as for the fuel cell stack, and manufacturer partners, such as JCS for the lithium-ion batteries. The FiSyPAC fuel cell reliability project initiated in 2006 primarily focused on designing high performance, high efficiency components.

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Best Electric Cars In India 2023

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kWh long-range lithium-ion battery that enables the motor to produce 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 185 km/h and an ARAI-certified range of 631 km. kWh lithium-ion battery, and an 8 -year battery warranty. It has a top speed of 120 km/h and a driving range of 315 km.

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