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Georgia Tech researchers develop aluminum-foil-based anodes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

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These results demonstrate the possibility of improved all-solid-state batteries via metallurgical design of negative electrodes while simplifying manufacturing processes. —Liu et al. b) Schematic of a SSB with an aluminum-based negative electrode, SSE separator, and NMC composite positive electrode. Resources Liu, Y.,

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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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Ricardo designed the new 48V e-motor and accompanying inverter to incorporate the latest thinking in high-performance, low-cost electrification, which aims to extend the performance of 48V hybrids to offer a more attractive and affordable solution in comparison with today’s higher-voltage hybrid cars.

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NC State team develops new Si/C inverter; 12.1 kW/L & greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package

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By way of comparison, a 2010 electric vehicle could achieve only 4.1 The design of the new power component is also more effective at dissipating heat than previous versions. The team is presenting two papers on the inverter at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) next week in Milwaukee. kW/L by 2020.

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TI and Continental collaborate on first 65 nm safety ARM Cortex microcontroller for advanced automotive safety applications

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Developing this complex safety family required close partnership with TI and Continental design teams to render the final system design, IC modeling and simulation, resulting in our final product for the ESC systems. Adrian Traskov, IC development manager in the Electronic Brake Systems business unit at Continental’s Chassis & Safety.

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