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Smartville introduces 360 BESS using 2nd-life Li-ion EV packs; Nissan first customer

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an EV battery-repurposing company, is unveiling the Smartville 360 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during the RE+ 2023 conference in Las Vegas. Smartville Inc., The Smartville 360 is expected to be installed and operational at Nissan’s Tennessee headquarters by the second quarter of 2024.

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Fisker and solid-state LiDAR partner Quanergy to showcase Fisker EMotion at CES in January

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will showcase the all-new EMotion luxury electric vehicle with Quanergy Systems at the upcoming 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Fisker EMotion features a longer wheelbase designed for a large EV battery pack, a stretched cabin for more interior space and more. Fisker Inc.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota has stepped up its research, development and production capacity of both NiMH and Li-ion batteries and will use these technologies where appropriate in its expanding focus on electrification of the automobile. Improved aerodynamics will contribute to an all-new exterior design. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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amounts a sunlight, Cornell’s design will increase efficiency and. ARPA-E OPEN 2012 selections: Advanced Vehicle Design and Materials. Ceramatec’s design would allow for low-cost materials and. manufacturing process for lithium-ion batteries that reduces. Earlier post.). The reactor delivers. By distributing optimal.

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

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The basis for the "Spirit of DC" staying over in Arizona through the winter results from the gifting of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery pack and charger from Delaware Power Systems out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nevada: Las Vegas EVA 3. Initiating the "Tour de AZ" EVenture.

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Nissan unveils new LEAF; 150-mile range; high-power variant with larger battery in 2019

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Nissan revealed the Nissan LEAF electric vehicles in a global launch event in Yokohama, followed by its North American debut at a media event in Las Vegas. The new LEAF features greater range, a dynamic new design and three main new intelligent driving technologies.

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Toyota details powertrain advances in Gen4 Prius; available E-Four system for all-wheel drive

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With a more compact (33% size reduction) and lighter (11% weight reduction) design, the unit can now be positioned directly above the transaxle. New Lithium-Ion or Nickel-Metal Hydride Hybrid Batteries. The new Prius will be available with either a new lithium-ion or a new nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery. Click to enlarge.

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