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Suzuki Introduces Concept Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter at Tokyo Show

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki introduced its concept Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter, based on technologies from the Crosscage concept motorcycle that it displayed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show ( earlier post ), thereby realizing a more practical and accessible fuel-cell bike. Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter. Click to enlarge.

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Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

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Its versatility has found broad application in hybrid electric vehicles, automated guided vehicles and energy storage systems for rolling stock. SCiB rechargeable cells are categorized into two types: high power and high energy. Earlier post.).

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motor Corp, who was present at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, said that the Indian automotive market has been expanding steadily to become the third largest automobile market. Tata Motors currently has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to establish a lithium-ion cell factory.

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Tata Group to announce semiconductor facility in Gujarat in 2024 | Autocar Professional

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To support Tata Motors’ ambitious electric vehicle plans, Tata Group’s 20 GW lithium-ion batteries manufacturing factory will start construction in March. By setting up a battery manufacturing facility, Tata Group aims to support the country’s transition towards electric mobility and renewable energy.

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Tokyo Tech team develops low-cost germanium-free solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

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Compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries that contain lithium ion conducting liquids, all-solid-state batteries of the future promise a suite of advantages: improved safety and reliability, higher energy storage and longer life cycles. Cyclic voltammogram and charge-discharge curves. Click to enlarge.

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Japan researchers develop two new lithium superionic conductors for high-performance solid-state batteries

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Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, in collaboration with colleagues from Toyota Motor Corporation, Tokyo Institute of Technology and High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Japan (KEK), have successfully designed and tested novel, high-power all-solid-state batteries with promising results. 2016.30.

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EV's and Indian Manufacturing: Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwaala | Visit to IIT Madras

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kW motor operating at 48 V will draw around 50 A of current. LFP, in contrast, currently stores about 140 Wh/kg – with a theoretical storage upper ceiling of 160 Wh/kg. The real killer is going to be solid state batteries which can have energy storage densities of up to 500 Wh/kg. This changes voltage.