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Tesla is using a new 12v Lithium-ion battery in the Model S Plaid

Teslarati

Among the many changes that Tesla implemented in the new Model S Plaid, a new, 12-volt lithium-ion battery is one of the most subtle yet significant improvements the company made to its flagship sedan. Tesla Model S Plaid with ‘practically alien’ tech unleashed: 1000 hp, lowest drag coefficient, and PS5-level gaming.

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Next-generation Lead Acid Battery Company Firefly Energy Shuts Down, Files for Chapter 7

Green Car Congress

developer of a portfolio of next-generation lead-acid battery technologies ( earlier post ), has shut down and is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation rather than reorganization as with Chapter 11). Funds were allocated almost exclusively for lithium-ion batteries, he said. PJStar.com.

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Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320

Electric Vehicles India

Jitendra EV Tech launched its new electric scooter JET 320. A Nashik based electric vehicles manufacturer Jitendra EV Tech has recently launched its new electric scooter named JET 320. Jitendra EV Tech JET 320 features . Jitendra New EV Tech Pvt. Jitendra New EV Tech Pvt. Specifications .

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

Charged EVs

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

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What is a solid-state battery?

EV Central

This tech will lead to better EV batteries, for reasons we’ll get to in a moment. Solid-state batteries being developed for automotive applications use lithium-based chemistries, just like the batteries in EVs you can buy today. It’s a battery with no runny stuff inside.

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Hyundai Motor and Kia sign MoU with Exide Energy for EV expansion in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

a leading lead-acid battery supplier in India has over 75 years of experience and market leadership in lead-acid batteries. Kolkata-based Exide Industries Ltd., Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Exide Industries Ltd.,

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Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths

Baua Electric

wide, respectively, and available with either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries. Battery-swap tech. The ROCKEAT comes in two models. Designated 700 and 1200, the two models are 67 in. Max power output is 3 36.2 respectively. It’s killing Kenny!” Electrek’s Take Quiet running. Remote operation.