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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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The new Competence Center maps the entire value chain of battery cell technology—from research and development to a cell’s composition and design, and its suitability for large-scale manufacture. In future, cobalt will be sourced directly from mines in Australia and Morocco, and lithium from countries including Australia.

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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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The publication gives the opportunity for an “apples-to-apples” comparison between the environmental impacts of the two types of powertrains: same manufacturer, same model, same boundary conditions. Emission standard. Batteries Diesel Electric (Battery) Lifecycle analysis Manufacturing Materials' Renault Fluence Models.

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Better Place, China Southern Grid sign strategic agreement on battery switching; Guangzhou accord to encourage production of EVs with switchable batteries

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Better Place and China Southern Power Grid Co. The Guangzhou accord calls for the municipal government to encourage local car manufacturers, such as Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, to produce electric cars with switchable batteries. CSG is the world’s eighth-largest utility, according to the Fortune Global 500.

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AMSC Power Electronics Support Nearly 10% of Global Wind-Generated Electricity

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AMSC Windtec then licenses those designs to manufacturers, provides extensive service and support through volume production, and then sells power electronics and control systems required for each wind turbine manufactured by its licensees. the world’s third largest wind turbine manufacturer); China’s Dongfang Turbine Co.

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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

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Longer term, California, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, Japan, and Western Australia are all looking to the sea to help meet their demands for hydrogen. Experts call this Power-to-X (PtX). Powering these applications will require electrifying these sectors or converting electricity to a more suitable form via PtX.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. So, are electric vehicles are still as eco-friendly when the manufacturing process of the car and battery are taken into consideration? Vehicle manufacturing is an energy-intensive process. Manufacturing an Electric Vehicle.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. What’s less clear, is whether electric vehicles are still as eco-friendly when the manufacturing process of the car and battery are taken into consideration. Vehicle manufacturing is an energy-intensive process. Manufacturing an Electric Vehicle.