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Johnson Matthey to exit battery materials business; increased commoditization, lower returns

Green Car Congress

Following a detailed review and ahead of reaching a number of critical investment milestones, the company has concluded that the potential returns from the Battery Materials business will not be adequate to justify further investment. Wh/kg cell energy density for a total 47kWh capacity, and an electrical output of 585 volts.

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Fiat teases 600e electrical crossover

Baua Electric

All 3 crossovers will proportion a plant in Poland. The Avenger’s powertrain is composed of a 156-hp motor on the entrance axle, a 400-volt electric machine, and a 54-kwh battery excellent for round 200 miles of territory. Be expecting matching numbers for the 600e, and perhaps the Alfa Romeo.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

Green Car Congress

High-efficiency battery systems will also be manufactured and assembled within the production network. Local production of highly efficient battery systems plays a central role in the Mercedes-Benz strategy - coupled with a comprehensive sustainability concept that spans the entire life cycle of the battery all the way to recycling.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are thought to bring the best of both worlds – a large enough battery to take care of your daily tasks, paired with a gas engine for longer trips or when you can’t find a charger. Models with larger batteries – “EV-first” designs – tended to have higher utility factors and lower emissions.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

Green Car Congress

Energy released during braking is stored in the lithium-ion batteries for re-use during acceleration. Depending on the degree of charge of the lithium-ion batteries, a central computer determines when the diesel engine provides the drive and when and to what extent the electric motor is used. Volt cells. Volt cells.

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Driven: Fiat 500e La Prima EV

EV Central

The Fiat is sold with two different battery packs in Europe, but only the larger will come to Australia. Gross capacity of the 500e’s 400-volt lithium-ion pack is 42kW/h, of which a little over 37kW/h is usable. The ICE-powered 500 is instead manufactured in Poland. Its top speed is electronically limited to 150km/h.

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

Baua Electric

This one’s offered only as a battery-electric vehicle (hence the “e”), at least for the moment. 500e range and acceleration: Fit for the city The battery capacity is 42 kilowatt-hours (37 kwh usable), using Samsung cells made in Poland. from the 2012 through 2019 model years.

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