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Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

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A team from Penn State University and start-up EC Power has developed a material-agnostic technology based on asymmetric temperature modulation with a thermally stable dual-salt electrolyte to achieve stable fast charging for Li-ion batteries. 1 battery to 75% (or 70%) state of charge in 12 (or 11) minutes for more than 900 (or 2,000) cycles.

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Tesla shares battery info on upcoming affordable compact vehicle

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The company shared battery information about its upcoming Tesla compact vehicle in Master Plan Part 3. Tesla revealed that one of its next-generation vehicles will be a compact car using lithium iron phosphate cells in a 53 kWh battery pack. 2 , an affordable compact EV around the same price range.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

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Report: Ford's EV Skunkworks Team to Create Three Affordable Electric Models

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A few weeks ago, Ford announced that it had created an internal skunkworks team to focus on affordable EVs and a new platform to underpin them. Tesla also reportedly plans to (finally) get its affordable EV out the door in the next year or so. All automakers in the U.S.

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2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup debuts in New York; two battery options

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The all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck—made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. The STLA Frame is wider in the middle to efficiently incorporate the battery pack while still using protection afforded by the frame rails.

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Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them

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Farley has also said cost parity with internal-combustion vehicles might not happen until 2030 , although plans for an LFP battery plant in Michigan that Ford sees as key for EV affordability might accelerate that. The post Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market.

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