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USABC awards $2.4M contract to WPI for development of low-cost/fast-charge batteries for EV applications

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a subsidiary of the United States Council for Automotive Research LLC (USCAR), and a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded a $2.4-million —Yan Wang.

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Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

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Hyliion and Cummins are partnering to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX powertrain ( earlier post ). The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries.

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WAE introduces Elysia battery intelligence software

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Technology and engineering services company WAE Technologies (WAE) launched Elysia, its mass-market Battery Intelligence software offering designed to unlock significant improvements in the life, safety, usable energy, power, and rapid charging times of any battery system.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden have developed a new battery cell production process that coats the electrodes of the energy storage cells with a dry film instead of liquid chemicals. The Fraunhofer engineers want to change this. © Fraunhofer IWS.

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Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

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Of that, the battery will deliver 90 to 95 km; with self-charging and solar, the range increases to 120 km +. The simple engineering design is low maintenance due to having a minimalized drive train as the hub motor (1 kW brushless motor) is directly attached to the rear wheel. The battery is 48V, 22 Ah.

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Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car

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Nissan will unveil a new Micra EV as its newest low-cost electric car. Over two years ago, the company claimed, “This all-new model will be designed by Nissan and engineered and manufactured by Renault using our new common platform.” It will be Nissan’s latest low-cost electric car as it looks to satisfy growing demand.

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Sakuu partners with LiCAP Technologies for electrode supply for solid-state batteries

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Sakuu, the developer of Swift Print solid-state battery technology ( earlier post ), entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LiCAP Technologies , a provider of sustainable and scalable electrode coating solutions. LiCAP first processes a blend of battery materials and adds a proprietary compound to activate the formulation.

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