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Ampcera announces a low-cost and scalable solid electrolyte technology for solid-state batteries

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Unlike conventional lithium ion batteries (LIBs) that include a flammable liquid or gel polymer electrolyte, SSBs use a safe SE and promise to double the driving range of electric vehicles when loaded with the same weight of batteries. Performance and cost are the bottlenecks in the commercialization of SE technology and SSBs.

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Cella Energy Ltd named UK winner for Shell Springboard Awards 2011 for novel solid-state hydrogen storage technology

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Storing hydrogen in this way means that it can be safely transported in micro-bead form, opening the door to it being available at gasoline stations for consumers. This reduction of domestic voltage can lead to a decrease in household electricity bills of between 6-12%.

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Can We Extend the Life of EV Batteries and Reduce Fire Risks?

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Although they’re less likely to catch fire than internal combustion engine vehicles, Li-ion battery fires burn hotter, faster and longer than gasoline fires. Known as a gel polymer electrolyte, the material contains silica, nanoparticles and liquid electrolytes. They can even reignite days after the flames are extinguished.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Ioniq to the N power All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Dual Electric Motors 84 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer battery Base Total Horsepower (hp): 601 Front: 223 hp Rear: 378 hp N Grin Boost Horsepower: 641 Front: 235 hp Rear: 406 hp Base Total Torque: 545 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Front: 258 lb. Click each to get a demonstration. Story by John Faulkner.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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The introduction of the all-new 2023 GV70 EV (or Electrified GV70 in Genesis talk to distinguish it from the gas-powered GV70) follows stablemates G80 EV and GV60 EV , giving the seven-year-old company a compact and midsize EV SUV, along with a midsize sedan powered only by electricity. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.

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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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Toyota Aims to Reduce Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost to 1/10 of Current By Commercialization in 2015; Reduction to Another 1/10 With Scale

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As an example, Yokoyama used the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) hydrogen storage tank. This is not an either-or choice between hybrids and electric cars. Some will opt for electric cars for shorter distances; others will choose fuel-cell vehicles for longer drives. —Akio Toyoda. Click to enlarge.

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