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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

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However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. The EV 80% rule refers to designing the battery capacity of electric vehicles to be around 80% of its maximum capacity to achieve optimal performance and lifespan. Why is 80% battery capacity the optimal choice?

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Daimler showcasing eCitaro fuel cell bus at GPTS in June

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At Global Public Transport Summit (GPTS) 2023 from 4 to 7 June 2023, Daimler Buses will be showcasing the first series-production electric bus with fuel cell as a range extender: the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell. The new, zero-emissions regular-service bus combines high range with high passenger capacity. Earlier post.)

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

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The platform is expected to be used in a wide range of emerging applications, including maritime surveillance and services, border patrol missions, communications, forest fire detection and navigation. Silicon anodes have much higher specific capacity compared to graphite anodes which are used in conventional lithium ion batteries.

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Rolls-Royce developing turbogenerator technology for hybrid-electric aviation applications

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The system will be an on-board power source with scalable power offerings and will complement the Rolls-Royce Electrical propulsion portfolio, enabling extended range on sustainable aviation fuels and later as it comes available through hydrogen combustion.

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French Gendarmerie takes delivery of first 395 screen-printed PEUGEOT 3008 PHEVs

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The rechargeable hybrid systemÚ will now be used in screen-printed intervention vehicles, in addition to a rollout of unmarked versions in 2020. WLTP electric range: up to 56 km. Battery power: 90 kW. Battery capacity: 13.2 Maximum combined fuel consumption WLTP: 1.4 Maximum combined CO 2 emission WLTP: 32 g/km.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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Fast-forward about 10 years and a new type of hybrid came on the scene—the plug-in hybrid, and it does require plugging in to charge the onboard battery to maximize efficiency (without plugging in it functions like a normal hybrid). This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Internal Ford data suggest the sun could power up to 75% of all trips made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle.

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