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Two versions of SVOLT NMX cobalt-free cells now available for order

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This cell variant is expected to be available from the second quarter of 2021. A cobalt-free cell variant with 226Ah and an energy density of 240 Wh/kg can also be ordered and is expected to be available from the fourth quarter of 2021. Additional NMX cell variants are planned in the near future. x 574 x 118 mm).

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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At the same time, it is also technically enabled for future regulatory requirements. With the addition of the BMW i7, the BMW 7 Series will become the first fully-electric luxury sedan in the BMW line-up available with either an internal combustion engine or a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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Polestar lands Tesla Supercharger access with future NACS integration plans

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Additionally, Polestar announced today that the company will integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) into its future vehicles, eliminating the need for an adapter. Adapters that will enable Supercharger access are available at any of Polestar’s Service Points. They will be delivered in mid-November.

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U-M, Ford open robotics complex to accelerate future of advanced, more equitable robotics and mobility

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Key research will focus on: The future of moving goods more efficiently, as the pandemic further fuels online retail growth. Ford recently purchased several Digit robots, the first commercially available robot with arms and legs, to work with humans and in human spaces. Self-driving vehicles and their role in the future of cities.

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Vitesco presents externally excited synchronous electric motor for future EV drive systems

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At the EVS Symposium in Oslo, Vitesco Technologies is presenting an externally excited synchronous electric machine (EESM) which does not require the use of rare earth metals and which is specifically designed for high ranges, faster driving on highways, and thus for future long-distance electric vehicles.

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Wärtsilä gas engines to burn 100% hydrogen

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This development is part of the company’s strategy to future-proof its engine technology in line with the global trend towards decarbonization of the energy and marine markets. Hydrogen as part of the renewable electricity system of the future. —Marco Wiren, President, Wärtsilä Energy Business.

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Revealed: General Motors battery guru explains why lithium – not hydrogen – is central to our EV future

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GM’s top EV battery guru, Andy Oury, believes we could switch to a hydrogen-based economy in the future, if we could build enough renewable energy to run it. The post Revealed: General Motors battery guru explains why lithium – not hydrogen – is central to our EV future appeared first on EV Central. GM battery tech.