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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In particular, this report demonstrates the necessity of maintaining the exemption for lead-based batteries within the EU End of Life Vehicle Directive’s wider ban on lead in light-duty vehicles. At high voltages, lead-based batteries are so far limited by their more modest recharge and discharge power and capacity turnover.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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The use of lightweight, durable and crash-safe CFRP on this scale is unique in volume car production, BMW emphasized, underscoring its commitment to developing the material as an advanced, light-weight option for vehicles. (At A version with the range extender was not on display at the launch. (As More on lightweight design.

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