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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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Li-ion battery manufacturer Leyden Energy provided its high energy-density, high-performance Li-ion battery cells for SSI Racing’s electric Dream Car at the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Li-Ion battery has 2,200 mAh capacity with a cycle life of more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles.

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FEV, Inc. Partnering with EIG on Li-Ion Pack Development for Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Project

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is developing a 21 kWh Li-ion battery pack utilizing cells from Korea-based Energy Innovation Group (EIG Ltd.) The complementary cooperation combines the engineering and test core competencies of FEV with the lithium-ion battery core competencies of EIG. for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. Earlier post.).

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Quantum launches new line of converted plug-in hybrid F-150 pickup trucks for fleets

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has launched a new line of hybrid vehicles—converted plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford F-150 pickup, the highest volume selling vehicle in the US. kWh Li-ion battery pack (240–385 VDC; 160–320 A). 290–420 VDC DC/DC converter. Overview of the plug-in hybrid system for the F-150. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Announces Production Versions of ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7; Part 2: The ActiveHybrid 7 with Li-ion Pack

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Power is transmitted via an 8-speed automatic transmission with the electric motor positioned between the engine and the torque converter. The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a compact, 400 Wh lithium-ion battery. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 accelerates to 60 mph in 4.8 The battery pack. Click to enlarge.

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Deutsche Post and Ford to manufacture Transit-based electric delivery van

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kWh Li-ion battery pack and propelled by a 30 kW motor. Top speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). More prospective buyers from the outside are signalling their interest or have already received StreetScooters in order to convert their fleet to zero-emission operation, DP said.

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Peugeot presents its plug-in hybrid gasoline systems for 3008 and 508

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For optimal and imperceptible transitions between electrical and thermal, the torque converter of the thermal versions gives way to a wet multiple-disc clutch. The 300V Li-ion battery is located under the second row seats on both HYBRID and HYBRID4 versions. Its integration has been achieved without impact on usability.

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GKN Driveline providing eTransmission to StreetScooter electric vans

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Following a successful trial, Deutsche Post DHL intends to deploy around 2,000 new StreetScooter vehicles in its urban delivery fleet by the end of the year as part of its ultimate objective of converting its entire delivery fleet to electric power. kWh Li-ion battery pack and propelled by a 30 kW motor.

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