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Stellantis and Saft reveal prototype of battery that integrates charger and inverter functions in battery modules; IBIS

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After four years of design, modeling and simulation, a team of 25 people comprising CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), Stellantis and Saft engineers and researchers unveiled an innovative prototype of an energy storage battery that integrates the inverter and charger functions. It also frees up room in the vehicle.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Let us weigh the costs, benefits, and considerations associated with emerging trends.

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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo. VAT and installation). Having passed the various certification tests at UTAC (the French car, motorcycle, and bicycle technical union), this conversion offers a level of safety that meets market standards.

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Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

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SuperBattery, based on Skeleton’s proprietary Curved Graphene raw material, offers a safer and more efficient alternative to conventional Li-ion batteries, can be charged in 90 seconds, has 50,000 life cycles, and is free from cobalt, copper, and nickel.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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To help France meet its sustainability targets, Bombardier will now convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power. The partners will modify existing AGC trains into battery-operated trains to help decarbonize French rail transport. The range in battery mode will be at least 80 kilometers.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

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Here’s what you need to know about planning, or “roadmapping,” an EV supply equipment installation at your airport. This is why it’s smart to install the chargers you currently require, but also make parking stalls “EV charger ready” so future installations are pre-wired and ready for chargers when you need them.