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DOE releases $131 million in funding for EV batteries and other transport-related projects – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Some of these are also focused on advancing battery technology—three companies and four educational institutions will receive multi-million-dollar grants to research lithium-sulfur batteries. million to research “Improved 12-Volt Lead-Acid Batteries for Safety-Critical Electric Vehicle Applications.”

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Daimler investing >€7B in next 2 years in green tech; fuel cell plug-in, BEV architecture; 48V

Green Car Congress

Shortly, smart will be the only automaker worldwide to offer its entire model range both powered by internal combustion engines or operating on battery power. The 48-volt on-board power supply will be introduced at the same time and starter-generators will become part of the standard specification. 48-Volt Battery.

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