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The EV Battery Wish List

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A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. percent of the United States market in 2022 , according to J.D.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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liter gasoline engine designed for the North American market that features direct injection (DI) and Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. liter Ti-VCT engine and PowerShift dual-clutch transmission for the North American market will not be marketed in Europe.

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Honeywell Transportation Systems Forecast: turbocharged vehicles to account for 48% of annual global sales by 2021; electric boosting emerges

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To this end, it is anticipated that the industry will begin moving from 12-volt battery systems to 48-volt systems. Regional highlights include: In North America, more engine downsizing is expected. China will be the highest growth market for turbocharged light vehicles with an 16 point increase in penetration of total sales.

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Ford introduces new Fusion midsize sedan with new hybrid and Energi plug-in hybrid versions

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The new Fusion also points to the next Ford Mondeo for world markets. The new Fusion Hybrid features all-new lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than previous NiMH batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph (from 76 to 100 km/h).

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