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Virginia Tech team demonstrates green manufacturing method for Li-ion batteries

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Researchers at Virginia Tech have demonstrated a green and more sustainable manufacturing method for LIBs in which no hazardous organic solvent is used during electrode manufacturing and recycling. A paper on their work is published in the journal iScience. In fact, it is estimated that 4.1 —Li et al. —Li et al.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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1 Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system, 30 inches of water fording, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and mud-terrain tires. liter turbocharged I-4 is a high-tech, direct-injection engine that uses a twin-scroll, low-inertia turbocharger for exceptional responsiveness, performance and fuel efficiency. Willys 4xe factory suspension lift delivers 10.1

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Jeep 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV starts at $57,700

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The 4xe PHEV technology includes a Quadra Trac II 4x4 system with two-speed transfer case and 2.72:1 The high-tech, direct-injection engine uses a twin-scroll, low-inertia turbocharger mounted directly to the cylinder head. inches of ground clearance, 24 inches of water fording capability and a break-over angle of 22.3

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. Luxury and tech. Is This Plug-in Hybrid the Best Grand Cherokee? Accommodating Interior.

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Jaguar Land Rover delays two EVs as first electric Range Rover rolls out this year

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It features new active road noise cancellation tech for a silent cabin. Source: Range Rover) Range Rover says it will include towing, wading, and all-terrain tech that will “surpass any other luxury electric SUV.” This will include wading through up to 850 mm (33.5″) of water, topping the GMC Hummer EV (32″).

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Range Rover’s first EV sparks strong interest, with over 16,000 buyers waiting

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Range Rover said it will ensure towing, wading, and all-terrain tech will “surpass any other luxury electric SUV.” Range Rover tested the new model with its most rigorous program so far, including extreme temperatures, all driving conditions and terrains, and wading through up to 850 mm (33″) of water. But without the emissions.

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China’s GWM announces huge electric attack, Aussies set to benefit

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GWM made its product rollout announcement at the Paris motor show today, where it also launched the Next Ora Cat EV and displayed two PHEVs from its premium SUV brand Wey, the Coffee 01 and Coffee 02. In addition, we are reusing and recycling residual heat and energy and taking advantage of recycled water. “We Inside there is a 10.25-inch