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Johnson Controls and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft collaborate on next-gen cooling systems for Li-ion battery packs; focus on 48V micro-hybrid system

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Leveraging a dual voltage architecture, the Micro Hybrid battery system involves a 12-volt lead-acid starter battery and a 48-volt Lithium-ion battery. The 48-volt battery is designed with the capacity to quickly capture energy from braking and can support higher loads such as air-conditioning and active chassis technologies.

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Silatronix, developer of organosilicon electrolytes for Li-ion batteries, raises $8M

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Silatronix, a spin-out from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has introduced its first commercial product, a third-generation organosilicon material (OS3)—an advanced functional solvent that provides multiple benefits to LIB performance at additive levels. BDA Partners is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Silatronix.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC Review – Making the EV Future Look Good

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That was plenty for a trip to my parents' house and then Wisconsin and back. Mercedes-Benz claims a 240-volt charge time of a little over 11 hours from 10 percent to 100 percent, and a DC fast charge time of 31 minutes from 10 to 80 percent. There’s a 9.6 kW onboard charger for the lithium-ion battery.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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Utilizing both 400 and 800 volt charging, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days. Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, 12-volt outlets, USB power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the cabin technology roster.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences. These PHEV Volts have a 35 mile (56 km) AER.

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