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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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For their statistical analyses, the researchers made use of anonymized data that vehicle drivers had voluntarily reported to online portals such as Spritmonitor in Germany and MyMPG in the United States. Statistically, private users of vehicles in Germany re-charge their plug-in hybrid vehicle only on three out of four days.

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Porsche, Customcells plant to start production in 2024 with 100 MWh/year; Si anode, BASF HED NCM cathode

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The new high-performance cells will use silicon as the anode material and BASF HED NCM cathode active materials to contribute to high-performance battery cells for fast charging and high energy density. Earlier post.). BASF is the exclusive cell development partner for the next generation lithium-ion battery. Taycan Turbo S 800-volt system.

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ABB and Volvo Buses partnering on fast-charging system for hybrid and electric buses

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ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid bus, which reduces fuel consumption by 75% compared to conventional diesel buses, will debut at the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany, in September.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept Neue Klasse models will also feature faster charging than current BMW EVs thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, and they’re at the leading edge of a battery shift for the company. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept Neue Klasse models will also feature faster charging than current BMW EVs thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, and they’re at the leading edge of a battery shift for the company. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims.

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H2ME has 100 fuel cell vehicles on the road in Germany, France and UK

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Hydrogen Mobility Europe ( H2ME ), a multi-country, multi-partner project to demonstrate that hydrogen can support Europe’s future transport demands, announced that it has deployed its first 100 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Germany, France and the UK.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

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Thus, parts of the energy stored in the 48V battery system can also be used to stabilize the 12V on-board power supply. The system was developed at Hyundai’s European Technical Center in Germany and Hyundai’s R&D Center in Namyang, Korea. The MHSG assists the combustion engine during take-off by compensating with torque and power.

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