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JANUARY 24, 2023

The corridor is one of the busiest road freight routes in Europe connecting key North Sea ports in Belgium and the Netherlands with the Mediterranean port of Genoa in Italy connecting through a network of roads stretching in total 1,300km. An E-Truck’s range can reach up to 200km in around 45-minutes using the ultra-fast charge points.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Major cathode material producer Pulead (China) and phosphate leader Prayon (Belgium) have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture for the manufacture and sale of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) under licence from LiFePO 4 +C Licensing LLC. The joint venture will help meet the increasing global demand for licensed LFP.

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APRIL 11, 2018

Imec, a global research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, has fabricated an innovative type of solid-state Li-ion battery achieving an energy density of 200 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours). Imec has now made a prototype battery with this new electrolyte.

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JUNE 3, 2021

The propulsion system consists of twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78 kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80% in about 40 minutes. It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2012

Belgium-based Prayon Group has obtained a worldwide. A new production facility will be operated in Belgium (at its main production site in Engis) in summer 2012. superior safety profile of which offer great potential for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries as well as stationary applications (solar and wind power storage systems).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

New Delhi: Naxnova , a global leader in surface augmentation and technology solutions , formerly known as Classic Stripes, announced the successful acquisition of Advanced Thermal Technologies ( ATT ), a pioneer in thermal management solutions based in Austria, today.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2017

Energy storage company Leclanché SA and Škoda Electric, a manufacturer of electric drives and traction motors for trolley and electric buses, have signed a Joint Development Agreement and Framework Purchase Contract through which Leclanché will provide Škoda Electric with battery solutions for its electric bus expansion strategy.

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback are assembled in Brussels, Belgium, in a plant certified as carbon-neutral, according to Belgian testing company Vinçotte, with suppliers also using sustainable production processes when and where possible. Audi aims to achieve net CO 2 neutrality globally across the lifecycle of its vehicles by 2050.

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MAY 15, 2012

phosphate-based cathode materials for use in lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable batteries. beLife will initially focus on developing advanced, cost-competitive products and production processes for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials used in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. well as batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2023

Now, its electric product range is being made available in new markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa. In the third quarter of 2023, serial production will also start at Volvo’s largest factory in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo Trucks leads the market in Europe and in North America for heavy electric trucks after the first quarter of 2023.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University has awarded $10.5 million for seven research projects designed to advance a broad range of renewable energy technologies, including solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy. Photo-electrochemically rechargeable zinc-air batteries.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

As of 2018, Audi Brussels will produce exclusively the commercial version of Audi’s e-tron quattro battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ). The plant will also produce its own battery packs. The site in Belgium will thus become a key plant for electric mobility at the Volkswagen Group.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

With its shorter filling times, high payload and versatility, combined with its attractive range, hydrogen is regarded as a promising fuel for transport logistics. Hydrogen is a good energy-storage solution for climate-friendly transportation that can supplement battery-electric mobility.

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

In Europe, the e-vehicle market is almost equally divided between battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars. A European Commission study from 2017 estimated the global electric bus stock to count 173,000 buses, with 98% of the global stock being situated in China. Place for improvement in the electric bus sector.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Polestar says that the new Polestar 2 is the first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3, with the range starting at a guide price of €39,900 (US$45,177). Smart features like enlarged graphics in the instrument cluster allow the driver to easily see the charging status and range before entering the car.

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APRIL 4, 2024

The Polestar 2 is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle after the Polestar 1, a hybrid with up to 78 miles of electric range. Polestar has continuously updated the EV with new features, larger batteries, more powerful motors, new powertrain variants, and more. It’s sold in 26 markets globally.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The eBike is equipped with battery-powered electric motors that makes it possible to cover longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. Maximum energy efficiency is achieved when combining battery power and human power simultaneously.

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OCTOBER 8, 2011

The Deloitte survey found global consumer interest in EVs is high. However, most global consumers, including those in the United States, would base their final decision on the greatest challenges associated with electric vehicles in the market today.: range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

The larger of its two models comes with a 69 kWh battery and a 268 horsepower rear-mounted electric motor, with an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. A performance model loses 10 miles of range (265 miles) but packs 422 hp and 400 lb-ft torque for 0 to 60mph in 3.4 Last year, Volvo sold a record 708,716 vehicles globally.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The upgrade is available for the full range of Euro 6 hybrid buses. In its ‘Aiming for Zero’ objective, VDL Bus&Coach is building a new, climate-neutral factory in Roeselare (Belgium), where the first buses will be built from the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The car will be mass-marketed globally from 2012 onwards. The project will focus on driver behaviour and the operational side of running a fleet of zero-emission battery-powered cars. million vehicles globally. LeasePlan is the first leasing company to offer the Nissan LEAF in Europe. LeasePlan operates a fleet of more than 1.3

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AUGUST 1, 2018

Car makers continue to update and modernise their traditional models, while the range of SUVs on offer continues to grow and appeal to all kinds of budgets and needs. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. Diesel’s biggest declines took place in Norway (-32%), the UK (-30%), Slovenia (-28%), Finland (-20%) and Belgium (-20%).

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JANUARY 6, 2022

Over the next decade, a great shift to electric vehicles is expected to drive up demand for cobalt, nickel, copper, and manganese—all key metals in lithium-ion batteries, and all present in minable quantities in seafloor nodules. And the timing is hardly coincidental.

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MARCH 10, 2011

However, while interest in electric vehicles is growing, with 69% of respondents willing to consider an EV today, current market offerings generally fall far short of consumers’ expectations for driving range, charging time, and purchase price. Range, price and charging concerns need to be addressed.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. Polestar 1 is an electric performance hybrid 2+2 GT coupé which produces 600 horsepower and 1,000 N·m of torque, as well as 150 km (93 miles) of all-electric range—the longest AER of any hybrid car in the world. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

PSA Peugeot Citroën and General Electric last week signed a technology and commercial cooperation agreement to collaborate towards establishing reliable business models for Electrical Mobility (EV), which includes both Fixed Battery Electrical Vehicles (FBEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). million globally.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Vice President of Global Marketing, joined our esteemed executive team. Finally, in the fall, we announced the rebrand of Blue Corner into Blink Charging Belgium. Blink Family of Products Designed with the future in mind, Blink offers a full range of solutions for Level 2 and DC fast charging. Additionally, Jenifer Yokley , Sr.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For EVs to deliver their full emission-reducing potential, the battery supply chain must be as clean as possible, and cathode active materials (CAM) are a key part of the sustainability equation. Automakers have high hopes for solid-state batteries, mainly because of their improved safety characteristics.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. If using the 90-minute fast charge (normal charging is eight hours), the REVA NXR offers an effective range of 320 km (199 miles) a day. A fast charge for 15 minutes will provide a 40 km (25 mile) range. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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JUNE 26, 2023

New research commissioned by Shell and conducted by LCP Delta suggests electric vehicle adoption is accelerating in several key European markets and it is having a positive impact on driver perceptions, including range anxiety. The latest findings reflect the rapid growth in global EV sales witnessed over the last 12 months.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The launch model, with a 78 kWh battery pack and two motors providing all-wheel drive, is the high end of a range that will eventually include less expensive models with only front-wheel-drive and/or a lower-capacity battery, at prices in the low 40s. Where it falls down is its EPA-rated range: a mere 208 miles.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For EVs to deliver their full emission-reducing potential, the battery supply chain must be as clean as possible, and cathode active materials (CAM) are a key part of the sustainability equation. Automakers have high hopes for solid-state batteries, mainly because of their improved safety characteristics.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2019

Volvo Car Group has signed long-term agreements with leading battery makers CATL and LG Chem to ensure the multi-billion dollar supply of lithium-ion batteries over the coming decade for next generation Volvo and Polestar models. In China, battery supply will benefit from the scale of the wider Geely Group.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Unlike those you may have grown accustomed to seeing, many of these stations don’t just charge electric cars—they can also send power from vehicle batteries to the local utility grid for use by homes and businesses. That is, would cycling the battery more than necessary prematurely degrade the very heart of the car?

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AUGUST 18, 2021

The three motors are powered by a 95 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, placed low in the chassis for optimal handling. EPA-estimated driving range with the standard wheel/tire package is 208 miles for e-tron S and 212 miles for the e-tron Sportback S. With the towing package, e-tron S models have a rated capacity of 3,300 lb.

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JANUARY 14, 2017

At the Brussels Motorshow in Belgium, Renault Pro+ introduced two new electric light commercial vehicles—New Kangoo Z.E. The company is also expanding its range of connected services for commercial customers as well as its specialist network. now delivers a range of 270 km (168 miles) NEDC compared with 170 km for Kangoo Z.E.

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MAY 7, 2021

tonne, 12-tonne, 16-tonne and 19-tonne weight categories, the company plans to offer a comprehensive range of full-electric commercial vehicles for the logistics industry. With Volta Zero models available in the 7.5-tonne, Volta Trucks expects to introduce the Volta Zero in all its four weight variants across all its core markets.

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