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GM Defense to develop battery pack prototype for Department of Defense

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DIU is the only DoD organization focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology to solve operational challenges at speed and scale. GM Defense will leverage GM’s Ultium Platform as it works to meet DIU’s requirement for a scalable design that can be used for tactical military vehicles.

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

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range up to 500 miles, and gradeability of more than 35%, while providing the most efficient kWh/mile rating available. Renewable/compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) or hydrogen-powered onboard chargers will be available as an option for extended range and, as in the case of MDS, extended stationary run-time.

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LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

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DEVCOM ARL’s Versatile Tactical Power and Propulsion Essential Research Program has partnered with industry, academia and other government organizations in the development of technologies to address this void. This causes performance and reliability issues with the component technologies.

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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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This allows for extended range and 80% recharge in less than 30 minutes. The electrodes are manufactured in a water-based process rather than by using organic solvents, resulting in significantly reduced environmental impact and a lower carbon footprint. The cells are made using the company’s proprietary production process.

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Foxconn unveils three EVs developed in-house

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This year’s HHTD was organized on the Founder’s birthday. seconds and delivers an extended range of 700 km (435 miles). Lilian Chen, CEO of Yulon Motor Group, appeared alongside a Model C electric vehicle together with Shen Jong-chin, Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan, who was present to deliver the keynote speech.

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WiTricity working with GM to test wireless EV charging system at up to 11 kW rate

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and 11 kW charge rates, capable of charging both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and extended range electric vehicles (EREVs), and is intended to comply with standards proposed by SAE International’s J2954 Committee. The prototype testing focuses on wireless charging systems at 7.7 Earlier post.).

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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

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In 2018 the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced a strategy to reduce GHG emissions from ships, including a 50% reduction in GHGs by 2050 as compared to the 2008 level, and complete elimination of GHGs as soon as possible in this century.

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