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Li-ion maker Boston-Power launches module system for EV and ESS applications; no-weld integration

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power Inc. earlier post ) recently launched its Ensemble Module System; a “kit” of standard components that provides OEMs and pack assemblers with a simple, cost-effective way to assemble large format battery pack solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) applications.

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Researchers forecast light-duty vehicle electricity use in 2050 considering electrification, autonomy and sharing: 13-26% of total demand

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Considering electrification, autonomy and sharing (the “Three Revolutions”), a team from Boston University and the University of California, Berkeley projects that electricity use from light duty vehicle (LDV) transport will likely be in the 570–1140?TWh TWh range—13–26%—respectively, of total electricity demand in 2050.

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Why Category 45X is a ‘recreation changer’ for U.S. EV battery provide chain

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In a third-quarter income name in October, Ford CEO Jim Farley estimated {that a} mixed to be had tax credit score for Ford and its battery companions in 2023-26 may just general greater than $7 billion, with a “large step up in annual credits” inauguration in 2027 as battery crops ramp as much as complete manufacturing.

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Draper awarded patent on electrostatic motors; family under development

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The company says its electric motors are designed without the use of rare earth materials, an important consideration in light of rising prices for these materials and reports of China’s potential ban on the export of rare earth materials. 03TH8664), Boston, MA, USA, pp. US20190253000A1: Electrostatic motor. Tanaka and M. 492-495 vol.1,

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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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Roev will remove the ICE from Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers and replace them with an electric motor and batteries. The Boston Consulting Group recently forecast that 55 percent of new utes sold in Australia by 2030 would be electric. That’s for a 64kWh battery pack with a claimed 240km of EV range.

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US hybrid conversion company raises $2 million

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Boston Globe. XL has adapted Ashwoods’ kit for use in sedans that will travel US roads, with light-duty vans to follow soon. The IPPM contains the battery (Lithium iron phosphate), the Ashwoods hybrid control unit (HCU), the Motor Controller plus all power electronics and controls. Earlier post.). XL had previously raised $1.8

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Ford opens limited reservations for 2012 Focus Electric; starting at $39,995

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The 19 launch markets include: Atlanta, Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Orlando, Fla., Availability of the Focus Electric will expand next year to the remaining 15 launch markets as production ramps up. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.;

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