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Solar Impulse 2 used Kokam Ultra High Energy NMC batteries in round-the-world solar flight

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The Solar Impulse 2 —the solar airplane that recently completed a round-the-world flight— used batteries from Kokam, based on that company’s advanced Ultra High Energy Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Oxide (Ultra High Energy NMC) technology. Total mass of the batteries is 633kg (2,077 lb).

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A closer look at Audi’s new R8 e-tron EV and battery

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The model line-up of the second generation of Audi’s high-performance R8 sports car, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, includes the new R8 e-tron battery-electric vehicle. Li-ion cell energy density was increased from 84 to 152 Wh/kg; in comparison to the first technology platform, the battery capacity has grown from 48.6

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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One key factor here is the energy management system: the optional radar-based regenerative braking system, for example, ensures the optimal recuperation of braking energy back into the battery. The battery for the predecessor model of the smart fortwo electric drive, for instance, also comes from Tesla.). l/100 km) emits 23.8

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Dongfeng Citroën unveils electric version of C-Elysée sedan; E-MEHARI

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Featuring a lithium-ion battery, E-Elysée has a range of up to 250 km (155 miles) and can be fast-charged in just 30 minutes (6.5 The Citroën E-MEHARI, styled by Courrèges and shown earlier this year at the Geneva show, uses LMP (lithium metal polymer) batteries developed by the Bolloré group. hours in normal charging mode).

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Citroën introduces new E-MEHARI; hard top version

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The battery-electric, iconically styled four-seater cabriolet is now available in a hard top version with side windows and an opening rear window, having transformed into a real family car. The battery is produced near Quimper in Brittany. hours with a 16A system or in 16.5 hours via 10A household sockets.

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Bolloré Bluecar EV being assembled at Groupe Renault plant in Dieppe

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The Bluecar is a two-door, four-seat vehicle equipped with a 35 kW nominal (50 kW peak) electric motor powered by a 30 kWh Lithium polymer battery pack. Top speed is electronically limited to 120 km/h (75 mph). Range on the city cycle is 250 km (155 miles) and on the highway cycle is 150 km (93 miles).

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Audi provides overview of its 4 distinct EV platforms

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The high-voltage battery stores up to 95 kWh of energy and can recover up to 30% of energy used to drive the vehicle during regenerative braking applications. While specifications for the e-tron GT are subject to change, the e-tron GT concept is estimated to reach 62 mph from standstill in 3.5 With a wheelbase that stretches 115.3

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