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Solaris ebuses will be powered by LFP-CTP batteries from CATL

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To reinforce its leading position, the European bus manufacturer signed a partnership agreement with the giant Chinese battery maker CATL, to use its cobalt-free battery chemistry LFP (LiFePO4) and CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. More info: [link]. Nonetheless, unfortunately diesel still has a huge market share in Europe.

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CATL will soon mass produce LMFP batteries

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Chinese media is reporting that CATL will mass produce lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP or LFMP) batteries already this year, on track with the company’s roadmap. Anyway, some battery cell makers such as BYD, Gotion High-Tech, Sunwoda and Eve Energy are also testing LMFP batteries and providing sample units to automakers.

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

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The power unit will be used in addition to a new high-performance, high-voltage battery. Mercedes has yet to reveal prices or specs for the EV supercar, but it will not be cheap. Check back for more info as it gets closer to its official launch. s $231,995 Lucid Air Sapphire 1,234 1.89 s $250,500 Tesla Model S Plaid 1,020 1.99

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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike

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But just because it’s a lower-cost bike doesn’t mean it’s cheap. See the CF Racer1 in action in my video review below, then keep reading for even more info! It may not have the most insanely top-shelf components on it, but it’s got a great mix of quality parts and features to fit the needs of the majority of enthusiast riders.

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IACS team develops high-performing bio-inspired electrocatalyst for hydrogen generation in an aqueous medium

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The catalyst can be immobilized on inexpensive carbon electrodes, such as those used in domestic Zn-carbon dry batteries, to generate H 2 from acid aqueous solutions. Dey et al, Supporting info. In addition to that, its reactivity is retained when immobilized on cheap carbon electrodes, which is of significant practical interest.

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The Inefficiency of Car Buying

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They don’t care that its an end of line car with an older engine and a socket for a nokia 6310, its cheap and its better than what they are driving today. There are over 600 Battery EV’s on the market today and its very likely that at least one will suit your needs perfectly. What can you do to be more efficient.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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Why, simple the US embraced Fracking to produce bountifully supplies of cheap gas. Needs – Solar and Battery. We also need more power storage in the form of batteries and other technologies to store power when the sun shines and the wind blows. Right now, production is low in Russia, so the cost has increased. No Fracking.

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