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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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In a review paper in the journal Nature Materials , Jean-Marie Tarascon (Professor at College de France and Director of RS2E, French Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage) and Clare Gray (Professor at the University of Cambridge), call for integrating the sustainability of battery materials into the R&D efforts to improve rechargeable batteries.

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GAO: US government obligated $1.3+ billion in 39 battery and energy storage initiatives from FY 2009-2012; fragmented but not duplicative

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GAO focused the review on rechargeable batteries and certain other energy storage technologies; it excluded non-rechargeable batteries, fuel cells, and nuclear energy storage technologies. Accordingly, the program provided loans to two companies to manufacture battery packs for electric cars. Sodium batteries.

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Top 5 Promising Technological Developments In The Electric Vehicle Sector

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The history of electric vehicle dates back to 1800s when the man wanted to get rid of the animal-powered karts they thought electric vehicles as the best alternative with great potential back in those days one-third of the vehicle on the road was an electric car. Improvement in charging technology. Autonomous vehicles.

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European version of the BYD Dolphin is revealed

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The four driving modes include Sport, Normal, Economy, and Snow modes to suit driving conditions and preferences. Reassuring range of 427 km WLTP BYD DOLPHIN has a reassuring WLTP combined electric range of 427 km. High performance is also achieved when it comes to recharging. Charging power is 11 kW AC 3 phase.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors.