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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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This connection is essential in creating and maintaining a stable electrical connection and mechanical structure at the electrode level, according to an Amprius presentation at the Power Sources Conference earlier this year. Source: Amprius.

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Johnson Matthey nickel-rich battery material eLNO to debut at COP26 in two-seater electric race car

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It will demonstrate the performance capabilities of eLNO-equipped battery cells. Believed to be the world’s first two-seater electric racer, the car will be revealed at the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland on 31 October. A second eLNO plant is also planned in Finland.

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Audi predicts headwinds from chip shortage to last through 2023

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These challenges remain as the German automaker struggles to procure enough microchips to keep its vehicle production going, according to an executive. Hoffmann also provided some specifics regarding Audi’s aggressive product strategy as it switches to an all-EV lineup.

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Report: VW Group to decide how to proceed with Quantumscape solid state energy storage by July

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Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management, who spoke outside a press conference in Stuttgart. According to the report, Winterkorn said that the technology’s potential to boost the range of battery-powered vehicles is compelling and tests are progressing. Progress has been made, ” he said.

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A whirlwind of Music and Danish EVs

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Chris just back from a week in Denmark shooting a short film for the next UN Climate Conference this coming December. As part of the run up to the race, Chris rode a vintage Danish motorcycle converted to run on battery power. Tags: Film News Production Diary Production News.

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Daimler Takes 10% Stake in Tesla; Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Future Models

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Executives from both companies announced the arrangement this morning in a webcast press conference. Tesla has demonstrated expertise with electric vehicles, but nowhere near the experience and capability of an organization like Daimler in terms of general automotive experience with safety, mass production, all those things.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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The truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with an aerial bucket integrated by Altec Industries Inc. The partners inroduced the prototype at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Va. The Smith Newton is the world’s largest battery-electric-powered truck.