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Amprius unveils ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery

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Amprius Technologies, a developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, unveiled its newest ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery. The new cell’s groundbreaking capabilities extend to high-performance EVs, potentially enabling them to achieve 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) acceleration below 1.5-seconds,

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Rolls-Royce electric aircraft sets three speed records; world’s fastest electric vehicle

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Rolls-Royce said that its all-electric Spirit of Innovation aircraft has set three new world speed records, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft. mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 mph) over 3 kilometers, smashing the existing record by 213.04 km/h (132mph). km/h (132mph).

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GM heat pump recovers energy from EV battery to power heating & propulsion while helping conserve range: Ultium Energy Recovery

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GM is introducing a patented heat-pump in its Ultium-based EVs that captures and repurposes waste energy from the battery. Through the Ultium Platform’s energy recovery system, this waste energy can increase a vehicle’s range, reduce battery energy needed for heating, increase charging speed and even enable sportier driving.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. BMW i5 M60 xDrive Two highly integrated drive units on the front and rear axles make up an electric all-wheel drive.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. Participating Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback customers may also be eligible to receive up to a $750 credit toward their electricity bill through the Arcadia platform with a subscription. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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Porsche premieres Macan EV: 161 MPH top speed, 3.1s 0-60, 100 kWh battery

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Porsche unveiled its Macan EV today, bringing its second all-electric car to market and releasing some interesting details regarding its performance and power. Our aim is to offer the sportiest model in its segment with the all-electric Macan. Porsche Macan 4 300 KW | 402 HP 479 lb-ft torque 0-60 MPH in 4.9

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Tesla launches Powerwall and home energy demos

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Tesla has launched a new demo for its home energy products, showing how the use of its Powerwall works used in tandem with the electrical grid and solar panels. The demo can be accessed directly from within the Tesla app, showing the interface that customers can use to monitor their home energy storage, Powerwall and more.

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