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Lead battery research consortium promises big leap in performance; technical roadmap under development

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A global battery consortium charged with advancing lead battery technology has re-launched as it prepares a new technical roadmap designed to extend both the performance and lifetime of the core battery technology. Lead batteries currently account for 75% of worldwide rechargeable battery energy storage.

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Green Crossover Project in Japan Showcases Li-ion Stationary Storage for EV Charging; EnerDel Providing Packs for Vehicles and Stationary Storage

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Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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RE-TROFIT: To extend significantly the life of vehicles. The entity will thus offer a turnkey service for the sales network: optimized transport of vehicles, supply of spare parts (Re-Cycle Center), renovation, storage, production of photos and videos and their online availability.

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The ABCs of National Drive Electric Week

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Kylie Borchardt led children in building KidWind model wind turbines. Maxavier sums it up perfectly by sharing, “We’re always happy to see our positive impact on our community!” Don Pinkton and Daryl Thayer took apart a Tesla motor to show people the “guts” of EVs and how they work.

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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There are multiple interesting aspects to the vehicle, including GM’s rationale for offering fast charging as an option (it’s not to go across country), but one of the most manifest when driving the car (aside from the “Wheee!” Currently, DOE data suggests that 90% of charging is done at home. no garage or car port in apartments, etc.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

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Yes, we''re talking about the electric car. Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. If you''re thinking of getting yourself one of these babies, you need to read on to know more about what you''re signing up for.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The rotor integrates the permanent magnets, while the stator incorporates the three-phase copper windings. Voltage is between 250 and 400 V depending on state of charge. After fuel injection and ignition is enabled, the engine-disconnect clutch is re-opened; the combustion engine runs virtually load-free. Li-ion battery.

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