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Solid-electrolyte-based liquid Li-S and Li-Se batteries can deliver up to 500 Wh/kg
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OCTOBER 16, 2019
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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: How GM’s only electric car stacks up after 3 years
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, the captions write themselves. I was riding shotgun in the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car when a sign loomed up on the left side of the road: “Dismal Nitch.”
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BAE Systems unveils next-generation electric propulsion system for transit buses
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OCTOBER 10, 2019
BAE Systems unveiled its next-generation full battery electric power and propulsion system for transit buses. The newest system positions cities around the world to get to zero transportation emissions and improve the range and efficiency of their electric transit bus fleets.
Morris J-Type to be revived as all-electric van
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
Only readers of a certain age should remember Morris Commercial, but that’s due to change in the coming years with the reintroduction of the J-Type van
International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine
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OCTOBER 9, 2019
Argonne team develops new electrolyte mixtures that stabilize silicon anodes during cycling; MESA
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new electrolyte mixture and a simple additive that stabilizes silicon anodes during cycling. An open-access paper on their work is published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
New Airbus lab in Shenzhen to push battery technology for electric aerial vehicles; collaboration with BYD
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OCTOBER 12, 2019
In China, the recently opened Airbus China Innovation Center (ACIC) battery lab is looking to power a new generation of electric-powered aerial vehicles. Asia is the global epicenter of battery development and production, with Japan and Korea as the worldwide leaders.
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PNNL team pinpoints cause of dendrites and whiskers in lithium batteries; ethylene carbonate a culprit
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have uncovered a root cause of the growth of dendrites and whiskers that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure, or even a fire.
Porsche and Boeing to partner on premium urban air mobility market; electric VTOL concept
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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Porsche and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the premium urban air mobility market and the extension of urban traffic into airspace.
Audi A6 allroad returns to the US in 2020 with 48V mild hybrid system
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
The Audi A6 allroad is making its US return in 2020 with a specially tuned adaptive air suspension and quattro with ultra technology.
GM offers to make electric pickup in Detroit, as UAW pushes for more US-made gas vehicles
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
GM has committed to building an electric pickup truck in Detroit in its ongoing attempt to negotiate a new contract with the UAW.
Proterra introduces multi-dispenser charging solution for heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
Electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced a multi-dispenser charging solution which enables Proterra charging systems to have multiple low-profile charging dispensers paired with a single Power Control System (PCS).
Porsche introduces entry-level electric Taycan 4S; two battery sizes
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
Shortly following on the global debut of the electric Taycan in September, Porsche is presenting the third version of the electric sports car: the Taycan 4S. The new model is available with two battery sizes: the Performance battery (79.2
Sales of BMW Group electrified vehicles up 10.1% in September, down 1% year-to-date
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
Global sales of BMW Group electrified models (fully-electric and plug-in hybrid) increased by 10.1% in September year-on-year to 16,035 units—due in part to the new BMW 330e.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 awarded to developers of Li-ion battery
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OCTOBER 9, 2019
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 to John B. Goodenough, The University of Texas at Austin; M.
KS Kolbenschmidt introducing 5th generation LITEKS piston system for improved fuel savings through friction reduction
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OCTOBER 13, 2019
Modern piston assemblies are subject to high demands in terms of both loading and lifetime; in addition, there is the environment-friendly demand for low engine emissions.
Vitesco Technologies supplying electric drive for new volume-production models of Groupe PSA and Hyundai
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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Vitesco Technologies, the drivetrain business of Continental, has signed agreements with Groupe PSA and Hyundai to supply the first fully integrated electric axle drive system for various volume-production models.
Wärtsilä to install hybrid upgrades on two offshore supply vessels
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
The technology group Wärtsilä will engineer, supply, and install complete battery hybrid packages in two offshore supply vessels owned by the Norway-based operator Atlantic Offshore. The upgrading project will be carried out at the Fitjar shipyard in Norway.
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announces partners for first series-produced electric truck: 14t e-Delivery
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) announced its partners for its first mass-produced electric truck: the 14-tonne e-Delivery. Partners are Bosch, CATL, Moura, Semcon, Siemens, Weg, Meritor and Eletra. All are part of the e-Consortium in VWCO’s development and production complex in Resende (RJ).
Buick launches VELITE 6 PLUS MAV EV with increased range of 410 km
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
Buick launched the VELITE 6 PLUS MAV (multi-activity vehicle) electric vehicle in China. The newest member of the VELITE 6 family, the VELITE 6 PLUS has a constant-speed range of up to 410 kilometers (255 miles) under New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) conditions on a single charge.
Sunfire partners with Total on highly efficient hydrogen technology; E-CO2MET
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
Germany-based Sunfire has signed a cooperation agreement with the French energy major Total SA. Sunfire will provide a megawatt-scale high temperature electrolyzer for use in industrial environments as part of the E-CO2MET research and development project.
Pepsico’s Modesto Frito Lay facility to deploy 3 BYD electric yard trucks
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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Three BYD 8Y electric yard trucks will be deployed by PepsiCo’s Modesto Frito Lay facility as part of a state project designed to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.
Crowdfunded Aptera super-efficiency EV will use in-wheel motors
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Aptera, self-proclaimed builder of the world's most efficient passenger vehicle, is partnering with Elaphe Propulsion to bring in-wheel motor technology to its 1,000-mile electric two-seater.
2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car revealed in concept form—as a sport sedan!
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Toyota’s Mirai fuel-cell sedan has been revealed in concept form, ahead of its complete redesign for the 2021 model year. And it finally looks the part.
UPS to add more than 6,000 natural gas trucks 2020-2022; $450M investment
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OCTOBER 10, 2019
UPS plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks beginning in 2020 and running through 2022. This three-year commitment represents a $450-million investment in expanding the company’s alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet as well as supporting infrastructure.
Toyota boosts warranty on plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and fuel-cell vehicles
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Toyota announced last week that it will extend its battery warranty on all 2020 model year (and newer) hybrid, plug-in and fuel-cell vehicles to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Through 2019, Toyota covered the first 8 years or 100,000 miles.
Airbus and LM Industries create mobility startup Neorizon; digital manufacturing
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OCTOBER 12, 2019
Airbus and LM Industries, the the parent company of Local Motors and Launch Forth, have formed Neorizon to provide disruptive and innovative products with an initial focus on local mobility and autonomy. The Neorizon microfactory is intended to build products at unprecedented speeds through the combination of co-creation and cutting-edge technology. Its efficiency will allow products to be iterated regularly to match customers’ needs and preferences.
Groupe Renault starts public trial of its on-demand car service using autonomous, electric and shared ZOE Cab
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OCTOBER 15, 2019
From 14 October to 8 November 2019, throughout the Paris-Saclay urban campus, a panel of some 100 people will use Groupe Renault’s on-demand car service as part of the ‘Paris-Saclay Autonomous Lab’ project.
DOE Co-Optima report identifies top ten bio-blendstocks for efficiency in boosted SI engines
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OCTOBER 11, 2019
A new Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) report describes the top ten biofuel-derived blendstock candidates.
Toyota to showcase next-generation Mirai Concept FCEV at 2019 Tokyo show
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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Toyota will preview the next generation of its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Mirai Concept,” a final-stage development model of the second-generation Mirai will be on view at “Future Expo” from 24 October until 4 November at Megaweb.
Mercedes-Benz to test car-to-X communication as means to reduce the risk of accidents on icy roads
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OCTOBER 10, 2019
In the coming winter, in cooperation with the district of Zollernalb, Mercedes-Benz will test how safety on wintry roads and the efficiency of municipal winter services can be improved with car-to-X communication.
2020 Porsche Taycan 4S: Lower-priced version might offer longest range
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Porsche’s Turbo models have always been among the more exclusive, expensive models from the German sports-car maker, and now this ring true for its Taycan electric car, too: Not all Taycans will be Turbos.
The most powerful DC charging station in Europe (for cars) can deliver 400 kw
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The energy company Repsol has opened what it says is the most powerful electric-vehicle charging station in Europe—and it happens to be in Spain, a part of Europe that’s so far been largely skipped over by the fastest charging.
New porous coordination polymer captures CO2, converts it to useful organic materials
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OCTOBER 13, 2019
A new material that can selectively capture CO 2 molecules and efficiently convert them into useful organic materials has been developed by researchers at Kyoto University, along with colleagues at the University of Tokyo and Jiangsu Normal University in China. They describe the material in an open access paper in the journal Nature Communications.
All-electric 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge crossover debuts: More than 200 miles of range, one year of charging free
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 16, 2019
The first all-electric Volvo is also the first Volvo that will continue to improve, the automaker said Wednesday.
Tesla Model S Performance vs Porsche Taycan 4S: Which is the better way to spend $100k?
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 15, 2019
With the introduction of the much more affordable 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S on Monday, we now have a model that overlaps with the Tesla Model S Performance on price. Those who have billed the Taycan a Tesla-fighter are tempted to compare the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model S.
Electric Volvo XC40 features new infotainment system powered by Android with Google technologies built-in
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OCTOBER 10, 2019
Volvo Cars is fundamentally rethinking its approach to infotainment in the forthcoming fully electric Volvo XC40. Powered by Android, the new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalization, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services.
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