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China-based EV startup U Power in framework agreement with Quantum Solutions in Japan

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China-based EV startup U Power Limited entered into a framework strategic cooperation agreement with Quantum Solutions Co., The company has developed two types of battery-swapping stations for compatible EVs and is operating one manufacturing factory in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China.

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Toyota launches all-new Aqua (Prius C) hybrid in Japan; bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery

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The first-generation Aqua—sold as the Prius C in the US—came to life at the Iwate Plant of Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. Bipolar nickel-hydrogen batteries. The all-new Aqua is the first vehicle to use a high-output bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery as an electric drive battery. then, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.)

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. HEV driving mode, using the engine, leverages battery power to control engine revs, thereby reducing engine noise during acceleration. The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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Kawasaki Heavy taps Corvus Energy for batteries for first all-electric tanker

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of Tokyo, Japan. Corvus Energy will supply the battery-based ESS to Kawasaki Heavy Industries to integrate into the zero-emissions all-electric propulsion and electrical systems aboard the “e5 tanker” under construction for Asahi Tanker. The battery-powered vessel was designed by e5 Lab Inc., and Imura Shipyard Co.,

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New electrode material for solid-state batteries improves performance

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A research team from Japan has recently developed a novel electrode material for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) by combining lithium sulfate and lithium ruthenate, which results in improved performance. However, they have never been applied to all-solid-state batteries. —Nagao et al.

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Electrified Farming, EV Chargers & ABB, Battery Powered Marine for Amsterdam, Japan’s Shift to EVs

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ABB E-mobility increases majority stake in Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot Battery Powered Marine EST-Floattech delivers battery systems to […]. The post Electrified Farming, EV Chargers & ABB, Battery Powered Marine for Amsterdam, Japan’s Shift to EVs appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Stylish Subaru Sport Mobility Concept gives us a sneaky peek at a future battery-powered BRZ coupe

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Subaru says it believes there will still be a place for fast small entertaining two-door coupes in its electric future as it pulled drapes off the Subaru Sport Mobility Concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. “This is a battery electric vehicle concept that evokes the evolution of the SUBARU SPORT values.

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