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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

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Our ultimate goal is to enable a commercially viable lithium metal battery. The advanced methodology established in this work provides a very powerful tool to do this in a precise and reliable way. In contrast, when a commercial carbonate electrolyte is used, lithium deposits with a twisty, whisker-like morphology.

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ORNL Researchers Modify Plug-in Hybrid Electric Traction Drive Power Electronics to Function as On-Board Charger; Mobile Power Generation and V2G Support as Well

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The approach for hybrids using multiple inverters and motors (left) and a single inverter and motor (right). The system comprises a 55 kW motor inverter and a 30 kW generator inverter that is capable of Level 1 and Level 2 charging rates (1.8 ~ 19.2 kW), mobile power generation of up to 20 kW, and vehicle-to-grid support.

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