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JANUARY 14, 2020

AKASOL will supply battery systems for more than 40 Coradia iLint hydrogen trains ( earlier post ), which have been ordered from Alstom by the Lower Saxony Transit Authority and the Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association. Based in Darmstadt, AKASOL has been engaged in the development of train batteries for more than ten years.

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. By 2020, average passenger car fuel consumption is to drop to 5.0 Electric drive system power density of 2.5 L/100km (52.3

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The truck, developed in cooperation with Scania, features a 290 kW electric motor (210 kW continuous); a 2-speed transmission; 2,200 N·m peak torque; a 56 kWh Li-ion battery; and a 90 kW PEM fuel cell. Battery power is in fact a more economical solution for light goods transport in urban areas.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The low-cost materials—made of lithium, boron and sulfur—could improve the safety and performance of electric cars, laptops and other battery-powered devices, according to the scientists. Most lithium-ion batteries today use a liquid electrolyte that can combust if the battery is punctured or short-circuited.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

US large-scale battery power capacity grew by 35% in 2020 and has tripled in the last five years, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). more… The post US large-scale battery storage capacity is up 35% in 2020 – and growing appeared first on Electrek.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Equinor awarded Eidesvik Offshore a five-year contract with effect from April 2020, when the current contract expires. According to the project plans, ammonia will meet 60 to 70 percent of the power requirement on board for a test period of one year. The Viking Energy. Photo: Eidesvik Offshore).

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JANUARY 31, 2022

The rechargeable hybrid systemÚ will now be used in screen-printed intervention vehicles, in addition to a rollout of unmarked versions in 2020. Battery power: 90 kW. Battery capacity: 13.2 The 395 vehicles have the following characteristics: PEUGEOT 3008 Hybrid 225 eAT8, Allure finish. WLTP electric range: up to 56 km.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Mining.com’s EV Metal Index, which tracks the value of battery metals in newly registered passenger EVs (including full battery, plug-in and conventional hybrids) worldwide, totalled $26.9 As much EV battery metal business was done in 2022 than the combined total of the preceding five years. Total battery capacity of the 1.64

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has become a member of the Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA) to underscore FREYR’s commitment to developing a sustainable global battery industry. We are undergoing a major energy transition, moving from fossil fuels to battery-powered technology.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

PowerGenix, developer of high performance Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, announced that its batteries have achieved certification for start-stop applications by China National Laboratory’s Tianjin Automotive Test Center. l/100 km)by 2020. Wang Fang, Head of New Energy Car Test Lab at Tianjin Automotive Test Center.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The vehicles are part of a large-scale order for 56 units of the battery-powered city bus which is series-produced in Mannheim, Germany. The remaining vehicles are planned for 2020. Each delivery of one of our fully-electric eCitaro buses is a further step towards sustainable and emission-free public transport.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

As part of the project, a Kalmar customer in the US will trial two Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractors powered by fuel cell technology at their container terminal on the west coast. Conventional Ottawa terminal tractor, powered by a Cummins diesel.

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JULY 11, 2013

Proportion of lifecycle CO 2 e emissions for future cars 2020-2030. It clearly shows that there are a range of potential routes to deliver significant carbon reductions, including both increased electrical mobility with battery vehicles and plug-in hybrids but also low carbon liquid and gaseous fuels. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 4, 2022

Morrow Batteries (Morrow) and IBU-tec advanced materials AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and qualification of large-scale supply of European LFP (Lithium iron phosphate, LiFePO 4 ) cathode material to Morrow Batteries’ planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The stations enable charging of a 400km-range battery in 20-30 minutes. is targeting 10,000 charging points throughout Europe by 2020. One of those vehicles is Bigfoot #20, the world’s first all-electric monster truck, which is powered by 30 separate batteries totalling 360 volts.

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JUNE 17, 2021

General Motors will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion, representing a 75% increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic. In November 2020, the company increased its planned investment over the same period to $27 billion. Separately, GM will supply HYDROTEC to Navistar, Inc.,

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JUNE 5, 2021

Echandia, a Swedish innovation company in battery and fuel-cell systems, now has its marine battery system, based on LTO technology, type-approved by Bureau Veritas. An important step on the road to electrifying shipping is to have safe and reliable battery systems. —Magnus Eriksson, CEO and founder of Echandia.

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APRIL 25, 2019

In contrast, most emissions from the battery-powered electric vehicle are generated in the productions phase. The battery production and the complex extraction of raw materials are responsible for this. model planned for 2020 by more than 25% per kilowatt hour (kWh) of battery capacity compared with the e-Golf.

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JUNE 5, 2017

Audi has once again reconfirmed its plans to bring three battery-powered electric vehicles to production by the year 2020. German automakers are beginning to play catch-up with electric vehicles, as Tesla continues to corner the market.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

In April, the truck manufacturer began to conduct tests of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, which was unveiled in 2020, on the company’s test tracks. The project will also include comparative tests of the purely battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros with the catenary trucks and fuel-cell trucks from other manufacturers.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Li-ion battery maker Electrovaya Inc. Electrovaya would work with Hero Eco to implement Li-ion-powered electric bikes for Hero’s markets in Asia, Europe and North America. Miljobil is a Li-ion battery pack integrator, which was earlier part of Tata Motors.

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MARCH 28, 2017

The companies are to start using battery-electric vehicles in the logistics provider’s normal operations in a pilot phase in Stuttgart and Hamburg in early 2018. By the end of 2020, Hermes Germany intends to deploy 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Sprinter electric vans in urban areas across Germany. The test started in April 2016.

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MAY 7, 2021

Whether a future airplane is battery-electric or powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, an inverter is a key component in high-voltage aircraft electric systems. 30 kw/kg power density - in contrast, today’s technology delivers 10-20 kw/kg. Wright received $7 million in motor/inverter-related government contracts in 2020.

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MARCH 26, 2009

Designed for city and town center use, the Smith Newton is powered by an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 120 kW electric motor. This provides a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a range of 100 miles (160 km) on one battery charge. This represents some 250,000 cars, vans and trucks on Irish roads over the coming years.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Distribution of battery requirements for consumer-selected PHEV designs (shaded circles) compared to USABC, MIT and EPRI performance requirements. The USABC specifies two PHEV designs to guide its battery requirements: an AE-10 crossover and AE-40 mid-sized car. Battery mass. Source: Axsen et al. Click to enlarge. grid only).

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JULY 14, 2023

The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. The FLXdrive locomotive’s energy management system recharges the batteries along the route as the train brakes. The locomotives’ delivery is forecast for 2026.

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MARCH 19, 2020

The Sorento Hybrid’s battery pack is located under the floor of the cabin. The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a new Smartstream electrified powertrain, pairing a 1.6-liter kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 The Sorento Hybrid will go on-sale in select European markets from launch, with others to follow later in 2020.

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MARCH 9, 2023

startup called Lightship aims to become the Tesla of RV makers with a battery-powered travel trailer. Founded in 2020, Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the L1, a trailer with an 80-kwh battery pack, which can not only power appliances, but also help propel the trailer.

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JULY 12, 2013

Nissan and DHL Japan will test the battery-electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle in Tokyo. Under its global environmental program, “Go Green," DHL and its parent company, Deutsche Post DHL, have established a group-wide goal of reducing CO 2 emissions by 30% from 2007 levels by the year 2020.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Designed to meet increased demand for retail e-bikes globally, a market projected to reach $23 billion by 2023 (source: Deloitte) and that grew 157% year over year in sales in the US in 2020 (source: QYResearch), the Bird Bike provides consumers with an electric vehicle to reduce reliance on gas-powered vehicles. Bafang rear hub motor.

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JULY 18, 2012

China’s State Council issued the “energy-saving and new energy automotive industry development plan (2012-2020)” directive identifying that pure electric drive is the main strategic orientation of new energy vehicles. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The battery-powered Hyundai Kona Electric and hydrogen fuel-cell Hyundai Nexo crossovers are being recalled over a potential issue with a brake booster shared by both models.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

Using wide bandgap (WBG) materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)s for power electronics can improve efficiency and thereby reduce the high cost of battery packs, according to a new report from Lux Research. Among their findings: Power saving threshold lower for EVs.

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AUGUST 18, 2019

Operating between Rostock in Germany and Gedser in Denmark, the M/V Copenhagen belongs to the world’s largest fleet of hybrid ferries, which combines diesel and battery power. Preparations for the retrofit will take place in November 2019 with the installation scheduled for Q2 2020.

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MAY 28, 2014

Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

million automobiles were sold in the United States in 2019, of which only about 245,000 were battery-powered electric vehicles, researchers said. Parker (2020), “The Business of Electric Vehicles: A Platform Perspective”, Foundations and Trends in Technology, Information and Operations Management : Vol. Jonas Boehm, Hemant K.

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OCTOBER 27, 2018

Current battery-powered Class-6 UPS delivery trucks have a range limit that makes them suitable for only a percentage of routes, and often not for the majority of routes in any delivery area. Ballard expects to ship these modules in 2019, with operation of the UPS vans planned to begin in 2020.

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