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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. GM claims that the first generation of its future EV program will be profitable.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Lower Total Cost of Ownership Driving Adoption The shift toward EVs is also influencing ownership costs.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

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Nissan began accepting reservations for its eagerly anticipated Nissan Leaf today. Funny that this article cites “a shortage of public charging stations&# as the sole reason for auto makers scrapping electric vehicles in the 1990s. Electric vehicles are powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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However, it is only recently that cost effective electric cars have started getting manufactured. Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Cut the Cost: The cost of fuel seems to have touched an all time high in recent times.

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Stanford scientists identify new Li-B-S solid electrolyte materials that boost lithium-ion battery performance

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S system also has a low elemental cost of approximately 0.05 Some of the best solid electrolytes available today are made with rare elements like germanium, a kilogram of which costs about $500. Most lithium-ion batteries have a negatively charged electrode made of graphite. USD/m 2 per 10 ?m

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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Kia has been one of the leaders in value-priced EVs over the last few years, but their offerings had been based on vehicles that started life as conventional internal combustion cars. The EV6 has an EPA range of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates due to its cutting edge 800-volt architecture. Our EV6 charged its 77.4

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. With this charge it can travel an average daily distance of about 30 miles (50 km), which is often enough to serve most consumers’ needs. References.

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