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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 1

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EVs themselves will become grid energy storage assets, helping to avoid costly upgrades by serving as “batteries on wheels” that store energy and send power back to the grid for balancing supply and demand. . If the industry continues on the path envisioned by EV advocates, industry experts and utilities across Europe, the U.S.,

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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BYD Atto3 launch event notes | Key takeaways

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In 2018, BYD holds the Worldwide Developers Conference, the first developers conference in the automotive industry's 132-year history. BYD becomes the world's largest manufacturer of new energy vehicles in 2022 The turnover of BYD group in the year 2021 was $ 33.5 The overall efficiency can reach 89%*, world-leading in the industry.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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By partnering with these two industries. This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ). Lutz believes there will be rapid battery development over the next three to four years that will provide more energy storage. This is unusual. GM Press Release ).

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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As people have seen the EV adoption rate globally is under pressure and a lot of other auto manufacturers are pulling back on EVs and pursuing plugin hybrids instead. Obviously, seeing others pull back from EVs is not the future we want, we would prefer that the whole industry went all in.

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