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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-Eā€™s RANGE program seeks to improve EV driving range and reduce vehicle costs by re-envisioning the total EV battery system, rather than working to increase the energy density of individual battery cells. For example, Solid Power located in Louisville, CO will receive approximately $3.5 Air Battery. 760,000. .

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. First is the energy capacity and the recharge time of current batteries, which now are ā€œ simply inappropriate ā€ for pure electric propulsion. Earlier post.).

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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The Hybrid Synergy Drive system in the Prius v uses two high-output motors, one 60 kW (80 hp) unit that mainly works to power the compact, lightweight transaxle and another smaller motor that mainly works as the electric power source. In Power mode, enhanced mid-range response enables easier coping with slopes and mountainous terrain.

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The difference between lithium iron phosphate and lithium battery

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Lithium battery is one of the many types of batteries. We all know more or less about lithium batteries in life. But do you understand lithium iron phosphate batteries? Do you know the difference between lithium iron phosphate and lithium batteries? Lithium iron phosphate battery. Lithium Battery.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries.

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