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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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a manufacturer and developer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries, announced that the company is supplying advanced lithium-ion cells to the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr Program. However, in particle or film structures silicon is not stable and lasts only a few recharge cycles.

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New electrode material for solid-state batteries improves performance

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A research team from Japan has recently developed a novel electrode material for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) by combining lithium sulfate and lithium ruthenate, which results in improved performance. Utilization of high-capacity lithium-excess electrode materials is effective for the further increase in energy density.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor.

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Bosch developing cloud-based swarm intelligence services to augment EV battery management systems

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To help electric vehicle batteries last longer, Bosch is developing new cloud services that supplement the individual vehicles’ battery-management systems. Bosch is connecting electric-vehicle batteries with the cloud. Its data-based services mean we can substantially improve batteries’ performance and extend their service life.

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Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

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MIT researchers have engineered a new rechargeable, membrane-less hydrogen bromine laminar flow battery with high power density. The membrane-less design enables power densities of 0.795?W?cm 2 at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, with a round-trip voltage efficiency of 92% at 25% of peak power.

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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The front motor and inverter achieve more powerful output than the RAV4 hybrid system, and the combination with the new model, high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery achieves maximum system output of 225 kW, facilitating sporty, powerful driving.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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The technology can be used in a real-world electric vehicle (EV) powertrain by combining them with traditional lithium-ion cells to form a hybrid battery system. Which will result in shrinkage in the size of the lithium-ion battery and charging periods, potentially doubling range and extending system life.