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What are the types of batteries used in EV? | EV Basics

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Battery: The battery is suitable for pure electric vehicles, including lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, sodium-sulfur batteries, secondary lithium batteries, air batteries, and ternary lithium batteries. (1) It is widely used as a starting power source for internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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liter V8 engine with AMG Cylinder Management and direct fuel injection will be applied exclusively in the 2012 SLK55 AMG, which will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main in September. The piston rings are carbon-coated to minimize internal friction and optimize the wearing characteristics.

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SciAps introducing family of handheld analyzers for in-field analysis of lithium and rare earth elements

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Now, with the steady march toward vehicle electrification and the green economy, SciAps offers the only handheld analyzers that perform in-field lithium testing, as well as allow users to measure both light and heavy REEs, from exploration and analysis through processing and compliance. SciAps LIBS instruments, at just 3.5

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Strong Global Sales for Chevrolet Cruze Prior to US Introduction; More Details on Its New Small-Displacement Engines

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turbo is standard on Eco ( earlier post ), LT and LTZ models and helps the Cruze Eco achieve up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway (with a standard six-speed manual transmission), which is expected to be the best fuel economy in the compact car segment. Connecting rods and pistons. 2011 Ecotec 1.4L Click to enlarge. The Ecotec 1.4L

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Cadillac launches new V-6 family; 3.0L Twin Turbo w/ cylinder deactivation and stop/start for CT6

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Twin Turbo V-6 that will power the upcoming, top-of-the-range CT6 luxury performance sedan, premiering at the New York International Auto Show. Cadillac expects the combination to enhance fuel economy by up to an estimated 6%. GM’s Cadillac announced a new generation of V-6 engines, led by an exclusive 3.0L Earlier post.).

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Sodium-ion batteries put to the test in Komatsu pilot program

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This electric forklift concept by Japanese equipment giant Komatsu is powered by sodium-ion batteries and promises safer, cheaper operation than the competition. The concept is equipped with a sodium-ion battery pack developed by Shanghai Hirano Environment Technology Co., and is designed to fit Komatsu’s existing 1.5-ton

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

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First, it should be noted that while internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles produce 17.2% More efficient production The EV battery manufacturing process is growing cleaner by the month with economies of scale and more renewable energy involved in the process.

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