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Tesla’s cobalt-free battery strategy is making Elon Musk an actual “iron man”

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While LFP cells use cheaper materials, and while they could be consistently charged fully without much degradation, they tend to be larger, heavier, and generally hold less energy than nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cells. EV startup Fisker, for one, noted that it is planning on using LFP batteries for its lower-range SUVs.

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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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Acting as a pump, the hydraulic drive is used to re-pressurize hydraulic fluid by using the vehicle’s momentum, thereby converting kinetic energy into potential energy. The system produces power with engine torque driving a hydraulic pump that charges the high pressure accumulator of up to 5,000 psi (34.5 Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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For example, the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013, is also based off the MQB architecture, but featured a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L Voltage is between 250 and 400 V depending on state of charge. Click to enlarge.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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As examples of SUV/MPV-style electric vehicle fuel efficiency, the 2016 Tesla Model X AWD - 75D is EPA-rated at 93 MPGe combined city/highway; the Model X AWD - P90D is EPA-rated at 89 MPGe; and the 2016 BYD e6 compact MPV is EPA-rated at 72 MPGe. Level 3 chargers and “superchargers” cannot be used to charge the Pacifica Hybrid.

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General Motors emphasizing faster electric vehicle launches after positive 2021 earnings

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GMC Hummer EV sports its massive size alongside full-size SUV. Barra believes that, by the time Q3 and Q4 2022 roll around, “we’re going to be really starting to see the semiconductor constraints diminish.” GM said that the Silverado , Equinox, and Blazer EVs will all begin deliveries in 2023. GM shares were down 3.43

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ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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The ICCT also made several changes in nonbattery pack assumptions, such as the cost of charging equipment. Electrically boosted turbocharging—not considered by EPA—can increase turbocharging benefits by 5% at an additional cost of $338. EPA pegged the CO 2 reduction benefits of mild hybrid vehicles from 7.0-9.5%; Lightweighting.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Byran Nesbitt, Cadillac’s general manager, added that “ Dedicated resources, studio and engineering, allows us to nurture and build the brand identity. ”. By eliminating the weaker brands and weaker models, GM can focus more of their resources on their stronger products. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).

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