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NIO Chooses onsemi Silicon Carbide Power Modules

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onsemi, a Phoenix-based maker of high efficiency traction power modules, recently announced that it has inked a deal to sell its batteries to NIO, a Chinese EV manufacturer with plans to expand globally (including the United States).

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How My EV & Jackery Solar Generator Got Me Through A Long Power Outage

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Phoenix often approaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49C) and sometimes tops it, while other high desert lowlands spend days at a time with highs over 110F (43C). A Microburst Cuts Us Off From The Grid June is always very dry in most of the southwest United States, and it’s the hottest month of the year. Between […].

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CMU team details impact of regional and drive-cycle variations on degradation of a PHEV battery pack

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The battery industry traditionally defines end-of-life (EOL) as the point where the battery’s energy storage capacity drops by 20% of its initial value—indicated by the solid horizontal black line on the first two charts. (a) a) Capacity Fade in Phoenix, comparison of air cooling vs no cooling for two drive cycles. (b)

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Air Force tests all plug-in vehicle fleet in California; part of large DoD V2G project

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The service will also continue to look for additional capabilities, such as utilizing used batteries as a form of on-base energy storage, as well as pursuing additional opportunities to expand its existing partnerships. V2G charging station. Click to enlarge.

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ALABC lead-acid UltraBattery Civic hybrid surpasses 100,000 miles of fleet duty

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A Honda Civic hybrid retrofitted with lead-carbon UltraBattery modules ( earlier post ) (provided by East Penn Manufacturing) has recorded more than 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of courier duty in the local area of Phoenix, AZ. That’s when we approached the US DOE and Ecotality about operating a vehicle in a fleet in and around Phoenix.

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New Audi R18 makes its debut; fundamental redesign of diesel hybrid racer with Li-ion battery storage

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The LMP1 race car that will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2016 features innovative aerodynamics; represents the next stage in lightweight design; and has a modified hybrid system with lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, plus an efficiency-optimized TDI engine. Earlier post.).

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POSCO begins lithium production for first time in Korea; domestic supply for Samsung, LG; investing $261M in anode materials by 2020

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Considering an increase in the use of electric vehicles and energy storage systems (ESSs) in the future, its demand will balloon to more than 180,000 tons by 2025. POSCO ESM is a joint venture between POSCO and Phoenix Materials. POSCO ESM currently supplies high-capacity anode materials to LG Chem.

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