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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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The University of Houston (UH) will develop a battery using a novel water-based, lithium-ion chemistry that makes use of sustainable, low-cost, high-energy, organic materials. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs. Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will develop a new water-based metal hydride-air battery. Description.

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Save $500 on RadRover 6 Plus e-bike for $1,099, Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller hits $99, and more

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It also comes stocked with a pair of 26-inch by 4-inch puncture-resistant fat tires alongside water-resistant connectors and wiring harness for when your joy ride diverts off-road. With this device you’ll be able to customize your sprinkler or irrigation system’s watering schedule to the specific needs of your yard and plants.

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Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2 e-bike at $1,299 today only, Greenworks Optimow robot lawn mower, and more

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Amazon Basics 2,000mAh rechargeable AA NiMH battery 16-pack falls 33% to $18 NIU’s Earth Day Sale takes up to 40% off e-scooters including new KQi Air X pre-orders Hover-1’s yellow Altai Pro R750 e-bike sees rare discount to new $1,456 low (Reg.

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Mercedes-Benz to Show S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Concept at IAA; Likely Included in Next Generation of Production S-Class

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liter V6 gasoline engine with a next-generation direct injection system; a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module that delivers 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations. kW takes about four-and-a-half hours to recharge a completely discharged battery.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. It uses a start/stop system and regenerative braking to conserve fuel and recharge the battery upon deceleration. Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. Connectivity.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. High Output Battery.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Let’s talk about water quality, local emissions, natural resources and the wars that come from places that don’t have enough natural resources.

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