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Oxis Energy to supply Li-S batteries to luxury yacht project

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Yachts de Luxe (YdL) of Singapore has placed a commercial 10-year worldwide contract with OXIS Energy valued at $5 million to build the world’s first luxury boat to be powered by Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery cells and battery systems technology. The objective is to achieve a range between 70 and 100 nautical miles at cruising speed.

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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The Gen3 race car will be officially unveiled to the public at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 28 April ahead of the Monaco E-Prix on 30 April. The 350 kW electric motor is capable of a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 470BHP internal combustion engine (ICE).

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Rimac delivers its first Nevera EV hypercar in the U.S.

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It features a 120 kWh battery pack and 300 miles of range, but those are not the focus of the vehicle. Video: The Rimac Nevera rips through the streets of Monaco The Nevera is currently the fastest production car with a top speed of 256 MPH, achieving 0-60 MPH in just 1.74 ” Credit: Rimac The Rimac Nevera costs a cool $2.2

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Aston Martin delays first EV for lack of demand

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2020 Aston Martin Rapide E at the 2018/2019 Formula E Monaco ePrix Aston has discussed EVs for years, but has changed course numerous times. More recently, Aston allied with battery startup Britishvolt for EV batteries, but that company has encountered financial difficulties.

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GreenGT to present H2 fuel cell racer on Paul Ricard Circuit

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The GreenGT H2, which runs without a battery, achieves the performance of a GT and has a range comparable with competition cars powered by an internal combustion engine, the company says. GreenGT first built a prototype electric competition car—the GreenGT 300 kW, 100% powered by lithium/ion batteries—in 2009.

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Mitsubishi Motors signs cooperation agreement to promote EVs with the Singapore Government

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We see opportunities in areas such as battery management systems, power electronics and electric drive systems. Companies can leverage Singapore’s electronics cluster and engineering talent to build new capabilities here. —Leo Yip, Chairman, Singapore Economic Development Board.

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Libertine LPE free piston technology targeting power generation, waste-heat recovery and range-extended EV applications; feasibility study with PETRONAS

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UK startup Libertine LPE has developed a free piston linear power generator technology that it says overcomes the key challenges faced by earlier free piston engine schemes of motion control, emissions and power conversion efficiency. However, motion control is a significant design challenge for free piston engines, Libertine notes.

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