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NGK Spark Plug & HAKUTO-R to test solid-state lithium battery technology on the moon in 2021

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announced that NGK Spark Plug has agreed to participate as a corporate partner of the world’s first commercial lunar exploration program “ HAKUTO – R ”. Testing solid-state battery technology on the Moon is aimed at supplying the burgeoning lunar industry with a stable energy storage solution.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. This regenerated energy is later used for propulsion or for auxiliary consumers such as the air compressor, DC/DC unit or air conditioning system. Noise is a growing problem in many cities.

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