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Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

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After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam is halting development of the all-electric P-Volt aircraft, mainly due to concerns about current battery technology. The company will continue to explore new emerging technologies. Earlier post.)

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Volt Carbon stakes lithium mining claims in Northern Ontario

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Canada-based Volt Carbon Technologies has announced the acquisition by staking of a 100% owned Abamasagi Lake Lithium Project, located northwest of Nakina, Ontario, Canada. The mining claims were registered directly by Volt Carbon. The area outlined in red and was staked by Volt Carbon.

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Volt Carbon Technologies releases mid-year test results for Li-metal pouch cells

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Canada-based Volt Carbon Technologies ( earlier post ) released its mid-year test results for its proprietary lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion batteries were manufactured at Volt Carbon’s subsidiary, Solid Ultrabattery’s facility located in Guelph, Ontario. To fund this initiative, the Company is actively seeking to raise funds.

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Tesla Cybertruck and Semi are candidates for 800-volt architecture

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Tesla may consider adopting an 800-volt architecture for the Cybertruck and the Tesla Semi. The comment was related during the company’s recently-held first quarter 2022 earnings call. While taking questions from shareholders, Tesla executives were asked why the company does not adopt an 800-volt architecture for its cars.

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Lightning eMotors delivers first all-electric motorcoach to ABC Companies; order for 200 ZEVs

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Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of commercial electric vehicles for fleets, announced a $45-million order for its zero-emission powertrain systems from Faribault, Minnesota-based motorcoach supplier ABC Companies. —Roman Cornell, president and chief commercial officer of ABC Companies. —Roman Cornell.

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Why GM has put hybrids—and the Chevy Volt—in its past

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Just a year ago, GM changed its tune about the possibility of hybrids—and plug-in hybrids like the much-loved Chevrolet Volt—in the company’s near-term future. There will be no follow-ups to the Volt, no long-rumored plug-in hybrid crossover, and even no more hybrids on the way. With the.

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Johnson Controls presents 48-volt battery demonstration module at Hannover Messe

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Johnson Controls is premiering its new 48-volt Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module ( earlier post ) in Europe at the Hannover Messe. A 48-volt Li-ion battery would be used in vehicles in conjunction with a 12-volt lead-acid starter battery. By using the 48-volt battery vehicles can save between 15 and 20 percent in fuel.

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