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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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a | The total numbers of reference devices that are estimated to be produced in the scenario between 2016 and 2050, together with the range in battery size for each type of reference device. b | The energy-storage demand for the reference devices. Battery size and element requirements for selected reference devices.

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Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology

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Hyundai fuel cell systems consist of fuel cell stacks which convert stored hydrogen into electricity, as well as other sub-components—collectively referred to as balance of plant (BoP)—for thermal management and air supply among other integral processes for power generation.

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Volkswagen Group to invest approximately €10B in powertrain technologies over the next five years; targeting Nº 1 in e-mobility by 2022

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In order to provide affordable, sustainable mobility on a large scale we will continue to deploy the complete spectrum of drive types: from conventional to fully electric. The Volkswagen Group will introduce more than 10 new electrified models by the end of 2018, Müller said. —Matthias Müller.

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Audi unveils its first all-electric racer for Formula E; new powertrain from Audi/Schaeffler

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To transmit the power to the wheels, Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will be using a high-efficiency transmission with only one gear in the 2017/2018 season. The brand is taking ABT Sportsline’s slot on the FE grid in the 2017/2018 season. Together with our technology partner Schaeffler, we have developed a completely new powertrain.

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Audi’s production electric e-tron quattro may set a new standard for vehicle handling; advanced vehicle dynamics control

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The production version of Audi’s battery electric e-tron quattro SUV ( earlier post ), due out in 2018, is an important vehicle for the brand, and especially for Audi of America, which is driving many of the requirements for the C-segment electric SUV. plug-in hybrid or full electric—models by 2025.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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When you do that, the promise of electric vehicles doesn’t shine quite as brightly. The life cycle to which we refer has two parts: The vehicle cycle begins with mining the raw materials, refining them, turning them into components, and assembling them. You also must consider the electricity that charges the vehicle.