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MTU carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cell (CSSFC) delivers enhanced power density at lower operating temperatures

Green Car Congress

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) offer high energy efficiency and fuel flexibility, but require high operating temperatures. Although lowering the operating temperature of SOFCs can minimize material degradation and enable the use of less expensive materials, both electrolyte and electrode resistances increase exponentially with decreasing operation temperature.

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Hyundai skips Kona Hybrid in US, adds lower-priced Kona EV instead

Green Car Reports

Hyundai this week, at the New York auto show, revealed U.S.-spec details for the redesigned 2024 Kona Electric, along with the Kona Limited and Kona N Line gasoline models. What was missing from the announcement was the Kona Hybrid, a model that had been emphasized as a growing and important model in the revised Kona’s global rollout. Hybrid.

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Researchers propose approach for recycling all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

A team from Technische Universität Darmstadt, Universität Stuttgart, Justus Liebig Universität Gießen, and Universität des Saarlandes have developed a two-step recycling approach using citric acid as the leaching agent to separate and recover the individual components of an all-solid state Li-ion battery cell comprising a Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 (LTO) anode, Li 6.5 La 3 Zr 1.5 Ta 0.5 O 12 (LLZTO) garnet electrolyte and LiNi 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 (NMC) cathode.

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Tesla to build new Megafactory in Shanghai to produce Megapack energy storage system

CN EV Post

The Megafactory is planned to initially produce up to 10,000 units of commercial energy storage batteries per year, with an energy storage scale of nearly 40 GWh, and the product will be available to the global markets. (Image credit: Shanghai Lingang special area administration) Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is bringing its other major business, energy storage, to China after its electric vehicle (EV) business saw great success here.

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

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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SWELL project aims to recover electrolyte salts and solvents from lithium-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

In Germany, a project led by electrolyte company Elyte Innovations GmbH is pursuing the recovery of the non-metallic components—including lithium salts, solvents and electrolyte additives—from spent lithium-ion batteries. Named SWELL (Stoffliche Wiederverwertung von Elektrolyt-Leitsalzen und-Lösungsmitteln / Recovery of Electrolyte Salts and Solvents), the project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection.

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New EPA rules will upend industry as automakers’ EV plans are too low

Electrek

The US Environmental Protection Agency is set to announce sweeping new EPA rules on Wednesday intended to bring EV market share to ~60% in the US by 2030 and 67% by 2032. The rules are a big step forward for electrification, and represent an improvement from President Biden’s previous commitment of 50% electric by 2030. But it’s also far ahead of what many automakers are planning, leaving millions of EV sales up for grabs come 2030. more… The post New EPA rules will upend industry as automakers&

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Hyundai Home Expands to More Than 40 States in Just Five Months

Electric Cars Report

Hyundai continues its evolution as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider with availability of Hyundai Home in more than 40 states, expanding nearly three times in just five months from its initial launch in November 2022. Hyundai Home is a one-stop online marketplace connecting homeowners to solar panels, energy storage systems, EV chargers and local installers.

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The 2023 BYD Qin Plus EV Shows How Far BEVs Have Come Over The Last Decade

CleanTechnica EVs

For a very long time, the upfront purchase price for most full battery electric vehicles was generally way higher than it was for comparable internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Potential Starlink use for Taiwan discussed by US lawmakers, TW President: report

Teslarati

During a recent visit to Taipei, Taiwan, US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul and Arkansas Representative French Hill reportedly held talks with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen about the potential use of Elon Musk’s Starlink to help Taiwan. McCaul and Hill had described the discussion as one of the “constructive takeaways” from their meeting with Tsai.

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Audi Opens Third EV Charging Hub In Berlin

Electric Cars Report

Audi is opening its third charging hub: Following on from the Nuremberg and Zurich locations, the brand with the four rings now turns to a local partner company in Berlin, using the existing power supply there. The neighboring Frischeparadies, with its attractive shopping market and gourmet bistro, is acting as a cooperation partner and providing […] The post Audi Opens Third EV Charging Hub In Berlin appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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Tesla Supercharger Network hits 45,000 milestone worldwide

Teslarati

Tesla recently hit a new milestone with the installation of its 45,000th Supercharger worldwide. The announcement was posted on the EV maker’s official Tesla Charging Twitter account. The announcement of the Supercharger Network’s milestone comes less than five months after Tesla celebrated the installation of its 40,000th Supercharger.

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Tesla announces a new Megafactory coming to China

Electrek

Tesla has announced a new deal to build a Megafactory in Shanghai, China, to build energy storage products in the market. more… The post Tesla announces a new Megafactory coming to China appeared first on Electrek.

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13 Top New-ish Electric Vehicles In Europe

CleanTechnica EVs

The European fully electric car market saw many new models in 2020 and the start of 2021. This was a result of the new EU regulation on Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE). I’ve been trying to explore and test drive as many of these as possible.

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Wait times for both NIO ES7 and ET5 shortened to about 2 weeks

CN EV Post

Both the NIO ES7 SUV and ET5 sedan now have expected delivery dates of about 2 weeks, compared to about 3 weeks for both previously. NIO's (NYSE: NIO) two key models have further shortened their wait times in China, after a similar change at the end of last month. Both the NIO ES7 SUV and ET5 sedan now have expected delivery dates of about 2 weeks, compared to about 3 weeks for both previously, information from the NIO App monitored by CnEVPost shows.

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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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Bootstrap Circuit – High and Low side Mosfet gate driver design

Baua Electric

In this article we will understand the most important topic about the design of bootstrap high side gate driver circuit but before that lets understand its application. When it comes to transfer of high power from one voltage level to another voltage level for example conversion of high voltage 400V to low voltage 12V and lets say 3kW of power, we need switching converter that can do the job efficiently and effectively.

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Slight Dip in March EV Uptake Down Under

CleanTechnica EVs

There was a slight dip in electric vehicle uptake Down Under, in Australia and New Zealand, in March. New Zealand EV Market in March For those who would like to drill down into the detail, check out the interactive charts at EVDB.

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Tesla announces new Megafactory in Shanghai that can produce 10K Megapacks per year

Teslarati

Tesla is set to expand its energy storage business in China by constructing a new Megafactory in Shanghai’s Lingang area. The facility will effectively bring Tesla’s flagship battery storage product to the world’s largest electric vehicle market. As confirmed by the EV maker on its official social media accounts, Tesla signed an agreement on April 9 with Shanghai’s Lingang special area administration to build a Megafactory in the area.

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Is Your Petrol Car Killing Your Pets?

CleanTechnica EVs

Many studies have been done to demonstrate the health consequences of breathing in the fumes from internal combustion engines, and yet some people still resist the call to move across to a battery electric vehicle (BEV). But what if your car was killing your fur baby? Or, at least, damaging their health?

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What The Consumer Needs To Know About The New Battery Rules

EV Club of CT

Photo above: Ford expects its Mustang Mach-E to qualify for half the incentive; Chevy expects the same for its Bolt. Battery Rules Issued January 1 came and went. The new federal incentives in the Inflation.

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US: Toyota Plug-In Car Sales Increased Slightly In Q1 2023

InsideEVs

The Lexus RZ 450e entered the market with the first 185 units, while Toyota introduced the all-new Prius Prime.

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The all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible celebrates its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2023

EV Specifications

The MINI Cooper SE Convertible is the world's first locally emission-free premium convertible in the small car segment to be presented to the public for the first time. With a limited number of 999 vehicles, it will enable MINI fans in Europe to enjoy exceptional and exclusive open-air driving fun from April 2023. Today the model debuts at the Auto Shanghai 2023.

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The Cheapest Tesla Model 3: Here's Everything You Need To Know

InsideEVs

Thanks to prices on the new and used market, it may be time to consider a Model 3, but not before learning what you need to know.

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Top BLDC Motor Manufacturers in India

Baua Electric

1. Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering LLP Aatrael Electric Machine Engineering is a professional custom-made electric motor design and developer. Our team can design and develop special electrical motors as per the customer needs. We are specialized in design and development of, Brushless Dc motors Permanent Magnet synchronous AC motors AC poly-phase Induction motors Business Type : Others Year Established : 2013 Main Products : Custom Motor Design,Bldc Motor Design,Induction Motor Design, Cou

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Planning To Buy A Tesla Model Y? Check Out This Owner's Advice First

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y is one of the most popular EVs across the globe, but it's not void of negatives.

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Walmart’s Planned DC Fast Charging Network Could Be Game Changing

EV Adoption

On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” This move by the world’s largest retailer has the potential to shake up the fast charging industry. First, let’s look at Walmart’s existing DC fast charging footprint.

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US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Remain Stable Near Zero In March 2023

InsideEVs

With four units sold last month, Mazda's sales are not very electrifying.

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Understanding Mosfet Threshold voltage and its characteristics

Baua Electric

If you are an electronics enthusiast or an hobbyist than there might have been a chance that you have to use a Mosfet in your circuit and than a question arises that which and how should I select a Mosfet. There are two main important parameter that you should consider for selection and they are Mosfet Rds on and threshold voltage. In this Article we look in detail what is Mosfet Threshold Voltage with its important characteristics and how it impacts the design.

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UK: Plug-In Car Sales Reached A New Record In March 2023

InsideEVs

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling model last month.

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MOSFET on Resistance – Rds on mosfet and how to choose it in datasheet

Baua Electric

MOSFET Rds on Rds on stands for resistance (R), drain (D), and source (S) means resistance between the drain and source of the mosfet but still it is not clear resistance when. That is why on is used at the end to symbolize that it is resistance when mosfet is on. when voltage at gate pin is available than Resistance between the drain and source is called mosfet on resistance when voltage at gate pin is not available than resistance between the drain and source is called Mosfet Rds off or Mosfet

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US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Doubled In Q1 2023

InsideEVs

It was the best-ever quarter for the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander.

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Top 10 Cash providers for Junk car Removal in Arizona

Baua Electric

A junk car Removal is any vehicle that is old enough, has significant damages, or simply, the cost of repair is more than the value of the car. Any junk car should worth something. More than 15 million vehicles are reaching their EOL each year in the U.S, and 13 million are sold to junkyards. Signs that tell to junk your car Observe these symbols if it appears on your car before junking it.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Discusses What's Next After R1T And R1S

InsideEVs

Rivian is eager to scale up and reach new markets.

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BMW Scooter C evolution New fully electric maxi scooter

Baua Electric

BMW C evolution or BMW CE 04 is the new electric scooter from BMW production line. This was the concept in 2017 which is now at the final stage of production line. as per the CEO of BMW AG Oliver Zipse The BMW CE 04 is our new electric star for the city. It combines an e-drive with emotion and motorcycling fun. The latest technology, and the best battery cells, which also provide power in the BMW iX.

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Tesla Will Build A New Megafactory In China

InsideEVs

The Shanghai plant will manufacture energy storage products.