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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Diesel or petrol starts as oil, on average 1,798 meters below the surface of the earth.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. What hasn’t been provided is a timeline for when we’ll first see sodium-ion powered Peugeots, Alfas or Opels.

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Consortium successfully runs silicon carbide multiport DC-DC converter in EV

Green Car Congress

In normal driving, the converter boosts the battery voltage to around 400 V to optimize motor performance and can supplement the battery supply with additional energy from the super-cap banks when the driving situation demands it. Energy can also be transferred directly between the battery and super capacitor ports.

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Opinion: Could A Lithium Shortage De-Rail The Electric Car Boom?

Green Car Congress

It’s a viable alternative to petrol and in consumer electronics market segment alone, there is no sign of contraction—only expansion. Those who don’t see the supply wall looming, will hit with a resounding thud. But you also have to understand the supply and demand picture here. This makes Clayton Valley ground zero for the U.S.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Integration into global supply chains By creating a comprehensive component ecosystem within India, it will enhance India’s attractiveness as a manufacturing destination, leading to increased investments from both domestic and international players seeking to leverage India’s competitive advantages and market potential.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

Green Car Congress

The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars. The recuperation level is very low, and only serves to maintain the vehicle’s power supply. Among these is the AMG high-performance battery (HPB).

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

Get Electric Vehicle

There are three main types of electric vehicles: #1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These vehicles are powered solely by electric motors and rely on rechargeable batteries for energy storage. 2 Battery Pack: The battery pack is the energy storage system in an EV. A petrol car has an efficiency of 28%.