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CATL has begun mass production of Qilin Battery, report says

CN EV Post

Deliveries of Zeekr 's Zeekr 009 MPV, the world's first vehicle to be powered by the Qilin Battery, are expected to begin in the second quarter. A high percentage of consumers who ordered the Zeekr 009 opted for the version with the Qilin Battery, a Zeekr source said, adding, "This surprised us."

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Lower-price Porsche Taycan is coming, with rear-wheel drive—and possibly better range

Green Car Reports

The entry-level model will have a smaller battery pack, and will be "more accessible price-wise," Porsche R&D boss said in a phone interview with Car magazine. A less-expensive, rear-wheel drive Porsche Taycan variant is on the way, slotting below the current all-wheel drive 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S models, according to a new report.

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German magazine compares real-world electric-car ranges, efficiencies in cold weather

Green Car Reports

It's 41 degrees F outside. Your electric car, rated for 100 miles, has been charging all night in the cold. Ahead of you lies a 80-mile drive. How confident are you that you'll make it to your destination? What if you want to set your climate control to a comfortable 70 degrees F?

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Seasonal Tips: Getting the Best Range from Your EV

Clean Fleet Report

Electric vehicles have been around since the 1800s , but it’s only recently that we’ve seen significant improvements to EV batteries and the nation’s charging infrastructure. Some owners worry about their vehicle’s range. High temperatures can also impact the range of your EV. Your comfort may need to be traded for more range.

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2024 Ford E-Transit Gets More Range, Faster Charging

Green Fleet Magazine

A larger battery delivers up to a 32% increase in range. New dual onboard chargers add up to 67 miles of range in 15 minutes on a DC fast charger.

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LG Energy Solution unveils its plans for LFP batteries

Push EVs

LG Energy Solution finally unveiled its plans for LFP (LiFePO4) batteries at the 2022 Smarter E event in Munich. Jorg Jurgens, LGES director of energy storage systems EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), revealed the company’s plans to pv magazine. The new RESU Flex series will feature the NMC battery chemistry.

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News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian

Clean Fleet Report

Lucid Air Tops Out with 520-mile range; Rivian Bests 300 with Pickup & SUV. The numbers tell the story—we’ve entered a new stage of long-range electric vehicles. EPA with a 520-mile range. While the average range of an EV has been moving higher during the past few years, Lucid’s announcement has set a new high bar.

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