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Marquardt’s new cell module controller optimises battery power | Autocar Professional

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Imbalances such as deep discharge, overcharging and temperature peaks are important parameters that need to be monitored in lithium-ion batteries to ensure safety. The CMC controls this by monitoring each individual cell and providing important data on the condition and performance of the battery. Marquardt-CMC-incl.-Cell-Contacting-System.jpg

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Nickel is critical to battery-powered vehicles; nickel sulfate is a key ingredient in cathode precursors for the lithium-ion batteries they use. The LME events were a consequence of positions taken by Tsingshan based on expectations of falling prices. This surge occurred mostly in China, driven by steel manufacturing.

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Eaton introduces new Flex Power Distribution Unit for commercial electric vehicles

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to supply elements of the Flex PDU, which reliably distributes power and keeps the vehicle and occupants safe while protecting power electronics from short circuits, crash events and other electrical system faults. Eaton has reached an agreement with Cummins Inc. —Scott Adams, SVP, eMobility, Eaton.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

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Speaking of fires in cars fueled by gasoline or diesel, he says, “It’s an everyday event. As a result, the occasional gasoline-fueled car fires one sees on the side of the highway can be treated, Kohl notes, as “an un-event.” “The A citywide backlash against battery-powered vehicles followed, as reported by multiple sources.

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Jitendra EV expects to roll out sodium-ion-fuelled e-2ws in two years | Autocar Professional

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Jitendra New EV Tech, a Nashik-based electric two-wheeler maker focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, is targeting a CY25 or early CY26 launch for indigenously sodium-battery powered vehicles, according to the co-founder Samkit Shah. “In India, 2-3 big companies are looking to work on sodium batteries.

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Mercedes-Benz commits to Formula E, departs DTM

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Since the DTM was founded in 1988, there have been 26 racing seasons during which Mercedes-Benz has won 10 drivers’, 13 team and six manufacturer titles (DTM + ITC combined). Mercedes-Benz will market future battery powered electric vehicles using the EQ label. —Formula E Founder and CEO Alejandro Agag. Earlier post.).

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Joy e-bike maker to develop hydrogen scooter, eyes global expansion | Autocar Professional

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Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility, a manufacturer of electric two-wheelers under the brand ‘Joy e-bike’ and three-wheelers under the brand ‘Joy e-rik’ in India, is expanding its product offerings while exploring next-generation technology.