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UCLA Health Center receives electric Winnebago as mobile surgical instrument lab; MOTIV EPIC chassis

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The Motiv system features a TM4 electric drivetrain with 250 kW and 2,300 N·m peak motor and a 127 kWh sodium-nickel battery system. The eMSIL joins other mobile medical initiatives at UCLA Health including a Mobile Stroke Unit, a Mobile Eye Clinic, and the Mobile Clinic Project serving homeless and low-income individuals.

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Former Tesla 4680 cell production engineer lands at American Battery Factory

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They are also more likely to be affected by adverse weather conditions, especially in colder climates. They do have their disadvantages, especially in terms of energy density, which means less power and range with EVs that utilize these packs. Tesla is just one of the companies working to use LFP cells.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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In addition to helping to meet UK and EU climate change targets, we anticipate this research and development work will create significant market opportunities for UK-based companies. High energy sodium-nickel battery cell for EV application (Acronym: NINACELL). Tags: Batteries Engines Hybrids Motors Plug-ins Transmissions.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles Scheme FAME I: Introduced in 2015 with a budget outlay of Rs 895 crore, FAME I focused on technology development, demand creation, pilot projects, and charging infrastructure development.

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