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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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Hyundai Motor America launched a connected car services program called Bluelink+, which eliminates nearly all subscription fees for new owners. By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners.

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Northvolt delivers largest Li-ion order to date to Epiroc

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The solution is a modular heavy-duty subpack which may be connected in varying configurations within a battery system to scale in order to meet the performance requirements of various vehicle platforms. Epiroc’s Scooptram ST14 Battery: a fully battery electric loader with 14-tonne capacity. Source: Northvolt.

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How EV Connect Can Help With EV Fleet Management

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It continues on through how you think about deployment — which cars have sufficient battery power available and where will they recharge along the route? And it affects questions of maintenance — you no longer need to worry about oil changes and similar maintenance, but how are you maximizing battery life and efficiency?

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A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

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Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit. The BISG is connected to a 48 V (nominal battery) and also typically to a 12V powernet via a DC/DC convertor.

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Chevrolet launches New Orlando variants with 48V mild hybrid technology in China

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They add a 48V mild hybrid system consisting of a 48V motor, 48V power battery, power management module and hybrid control unit. As a result of the mild hybrid system, the Orlando 48V provides a more powerful, smoother and quieter driving experience when starting, accelerating, cruising and braking.

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Leclanché to provide 10 MWh battery system for Scandlines’ PR24 zero-emission freight ferry

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The BESS uses a highly redundant architecture with 48 battery strings distributed across 8 switchboards. Leclanché SA is a provider of lithium-ion battery powered marine battery systems for electric and hybrid maritime vessels. Delivery will begin in January 2023.

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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HEV driving mode, using the engine, leverages battery power to control engine revs, thereby reducing engine noise during acceleration. Adequate temperature of the lithium-ion battery is maintained using an air conditioning coolant. It provides a high quality driving space for not only BEV but also HEV mode driving.

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