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Sion Power reports 17 Ah, 400 Wh/kg Licerion-EV cell

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Sion Power, a developer of high-energy, lithium-metal rechargeable batteries, reports achieving 400 Wh/kg, 700 Wh/L in a large format 17 Ah pouch Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) cell. Licerion-EV is being designed for electric vehicle applications, focusing on high energy density, increased cycle life, safety, and fast charging capability. 17 Ah Sion Licerion-EV cell.

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Study: Shift to electric trucks and buses could save 57,000 lives

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Electric cars get the most attention, but passenger vehicles aren't the only vehicles on the road. A shift to electric trucks and buses in urban areas could prevent more than 57,000 premature deaths by 2050, according to a new Environmental Defense Fund study. Heavy-duty trucks and buses are a major source of air pollution, with the health burden.

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Air Force contracts LiquidPiston to adapt its rotary X-Engine technology for hybrid-electric propulsion for UAS and orbs

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LiquidPiston, Inc., a developer of advanced rotary internal combustion engines, has adapted its X-Engine technology for the United States Air Force to use in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as well as “orbs”—urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles designed to carry people and cargo. The X-Engine, a next-generation rotary diesel engine, is being evaluated as an enabling technology to power the UAS or orb through a hybrid-electric propulsion system.

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2021 VW ID.4: 5 hits and misses, up close with the electric car for the masses

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It’s almost here. For Americans, the ID.4 is the first of a generation of electric cars that Volkswagen has said is “for millions, non millionaires.” And it’s the first Volkswagen EV that will be built in the U.S., starting next year. In December, we published a first drive of a handbuilt prototype of the ID.4, finding this.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Deep-sea battery metal developer DeepGreen going public with SPAC to become $2.9B (equity value) The Metals Company

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DeepGreen Metals Inc., a developer of lower-impact battery metals from unattached seafloor polymetallic nodules ( earlier post ), has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with a dedicated ESG focus and deep operational and capital market capabilities in the energy and resource sectors.

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Startup Ample aims to revive vision of large-scale EV battery swapping

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A California-based startup hopes to succeed where many have failed, and finally implement large-scale EV battery swapping. After seven years of development work, Ample is ready to release a battery-swapping system with swapping stations and a modular battery architecture. The company claims stations can do a swap in just 10 minutes. Ample, which.

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Porsche debuts Taycan Cross Turismo

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Taycan Cross Turismo brings shooting brake practicality and up to 283 mile range to Porsche’s performance EV

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Porsche presents Taycan Cross Turismo EV

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Porsche has presented the Taycan Cross Turismo—an expansion of Porsche’s first all-electric sports car range. Like the Taycan sports car, the Taycan Cross Turismo benefits from an innovative electric drive with 800-volt architecture. The new high-tech chassis with all-wheel drive and adaptive air suspension also supports some off-road activity.

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2020 – Turnover And Internal Dynamics of EVs in CT

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The Equivalent Of 52% of EVs Added To The File in 2020 Turned Over EV registrations in Connecticut increase 18.2% in 2020, a not great number in a very difficult year. However, as difficult as. Read more.

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Magna unveils new PHEV and BEV drive systems

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Magna unveiled its all-new connected plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain and next-gen battery electric (BEV) drive systems. Both systems were on full display at the company’s Winter Test driving location in northern Sweden. Magna EtelligentEco PHEV. The Magna EtelligentEco, an intelligent, connected PHEV system that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 38%, offers a cloud connectivity feature allowing it to perform several new functions previously not possible.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Rounding Up New Electric Fleets

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Fleet managers and property managers are already gearing up for electric upgrades. Here are a few types of electric fleet vehicles to watch. The post Rounding Up New Electric Fleets appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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US Steel acquires NanoSteel patents to expand advanced high-strength steel offerings

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United States Steel Corporation has acquired the flat rolled sheet patents and trademarks of The NanoSteel Company, Inc. ( earlier post ) as part of US Steel’s ongoing commitment to offer customers the world’s best selection of advanced high-strength steels, which now includes the most formable high-strength steel available. The superior strength and elongation performance of US Steel’s NanoSteel and XG3 steel is reflected in the diagram depicting global formability of automotive steel.

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UK Government consultation on plans to simplify public EV chargers

Green Charging

Electric cars are ideal for everyone, and they are becoming the future. The current internal combustion engined cars impact the environment, and EVs are the solution to reducing these emissions. In the UK, there are policies in place to ensure a smooth transition to the electric future. They include building reliable charging infrastructure and enforcing new laws for automakers.

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Honda launches Honda SENSING Elite safety system with Level 3 automated driving in Legend Hybrid in Japan

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Honda Motor has begun leasing of the Honda Legend EX equipped with Honda SENSING Elite in Japan. Honda SENSING Elite is a variation of Honda SENSING, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies currently available on Honda vehicles around the world. One of the “elite” technologies featured is the Traffic Jam Pilot function, an advanced technology qualifying for Level 3 automated driving (conditional automated driving in limited area), for which Honda has received type designatio

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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SEC creates enforcement task force focused on climate and ESG issues

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has created a Climate and ESG Task Force in the Division of Enforcement. The task force will be led by Kelly L. Gibson, the Acting Deputy Director of Enforcement, who will oversee a Division-wide effort, with 22 members drawn from the SEC’s headquarters, regional offices, and Enforcement specialized units.

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