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NTU Singapore team develops ultra-fast charging Li-ion battery with new TiO2 gel anode material

Green Car Congress

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) led by Professor Xiaodong Chen have developed a new TiO 2 gel material for Li-ion battery anodes. A battery equipped with the new anode material can be recharged up to 70% in only 2 minutes. A 2013 paper (Dylla et al. ) —Prof. and Chen, X.

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Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety

Electric Vehicles India

Fire risks associated with li-ion batteries & safety. The demand for lithium-ion battery-powered road vehicles continues to increase around the world day by day. As the technological advances in energy storage systems, specifically those that are part of the lithium-ion family.

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How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Blink Charging

At this point, no one is wondering whether EVs are here to stay, but how soon will we get rid of petrol vehicles? Part of the answer to this question lies in the efficiency of EV batteries. In fact, before burning petrol, most vehicles ran on electric batteries. Looking Back in the Mirror. Moving Forward.

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EV Fires: Government To Develop SOP For Battery Certification

Get Electric Vehicle

Furthermore, it has been reported that the government is preparing to introduce a new standard operating procedure (SOP) on battery certification. The certification will guarantee battery quality and assist EV manufacturers in producing more superior and secure products. How Does It Work? EV Fires Across The Country.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. The reality is these mines are not even in use by the battery industry and they are not Lithium Mines. A typical petrol-powered ICE car emits about 4.6

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Lithium Battery Recycling is happening in 2022 | Attero in India | Redwood Materials

Plug In India

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car Watch, we will talk about how battery recycling is happening in 2022 and witnessing the genesis of the battery circular economy in action. We talk about how Redwood materials and Attero in India are pioneering Lithium-Ion battery recycling.

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Cancel that Toyota Hybrid order? 2023 Hyundai Kona Hybrid to launch with specs that rival the Corolla Cross and C-HR

EV Central

Hyundai has vowed to add electrified models of one type or another across its model line in Australia and the Kona is the second to go petrol-electric hybrid after the far more expensive Santa Fe large SUV that starts at $63,000. The e-motor is powered by a 1.32kWh Li-ion polymer battery pack. That’s better than the 4.3L/100km

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