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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

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Goodenough , one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, died on 25 June at age 100. He probably is best known for developing the lithium cobalt oxide cathode in 1980—which became the foundation for Sony’s first commercial lithium-ion battery in 1991. His first was lithium cobalt oxide.

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New Airbus lab in Shenzhen to push battery technology for electric aerial vehicles; collaboration with BYD

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Although lithium-ion is considered the most effective technology currently available for rechargeable batteries, the battery recalls are a reminder that it is not without safety concerns, which limits its use in aviation. It is rare, but can happen to computers or phones. —Mustang Guo, ACIC Project Manager.

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European version of the BYD Dolphin is revealed

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We finally have the specs for the European version of the BYD Dolphin. The BYD DOLPHIN will be available around June / July. BYD DOLPHIN is the first model in the Ocean series and the first to adopt the “Ocean Aesthetics” design concept providing a dynamic, stylish, and highly recognisable visual symbol.

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Best Electric Cars In India 2023

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kWh long-range lithium-ion battery that enables the motor to produce 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. kWh lithium-ion battery, and an 8 -year battery warranty. The top variant is automatic with a 24-kWh lithium-ion battery and a motor that produces 74 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. hours to charge fully.

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Report: Samsung SDI Has a Major Li-ion Automotive Battery Contract in the Pipeline; Aiming to Be Top Li-ion Producer

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Samsung SDI is currently supplying its lithium-ion batteries to BMW Group through its SB LiMotive joint venture with Bosch and entered a 10-year supply deal with Delphi for hybrid commercial trucks and buses. share of the world market for lithium-ion batteries in 2009, with Samsung SDI holding a 15.1% Earlier post.).

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China’s Aiways launches new EV hatch, considers Aussie launch

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It is fed by a 63kWh lithium-ion battery pack. second 0-100km/h time and a recharging rate up to 90kW. If Aiways does show up in Australia it will join fellow Chinese brands selling EVs here including MG , BYD , GWM and Ora and Chery (yet to launch). The U6 has a claimed 410km range, a 7.0-second inch digital screens.

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Volkswagen and Varta Microbattery Ltd. to Collaborate on Next-Generation Li-ion Systems for Electric Drive Vehicles

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In this joint venture VARTA Microbattery will contribute its know-how in the area of Lithium-ion batteries as well as its production technology. On the rechargeable (secondary) cell side, Varta produces NiMH button, NiMH cylindrical, Lithium polymer, Lithium button, Lithium cylindrical and Lithium prismatic cells.

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