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Li-air battery research needs as seen by team from US, China and Korea

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Schematic cell configurations for the four types of Li?air Li-air batteries are of great interest (as evidenced by more than 300 research papers on the topic in the past 3 years). A fully developed Li?air However, the reviewers noted, Development of a practical Li?air There are four types of Li?O air batteries.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The original 2015 E-GEN Drive was propelled by a 200 kW Sumo electric motor/generator (from tm4 Electrodynamic Systems) with a 60 kWh pack (45 kWh usable) built with Panasonic 18650 Li-ion cells. A small 23 kW/30 hp, 2100 N·m PSI 2.4-liter

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AllCell and Matra Debut Solar Energy Storage Battery Swap and Charging System at Paris Motor Show

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The Paris Motor Show saw the debut of a solar energy storage system to support light electric vehicle battery swaps and charging. V, 30 Ah) high energy lithium-ion battery pack. They will primarily charge using solar energy, but can give and receive energy to/from the grid. kW charge/discharge. Earlier post. ).

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Pyka Unveils Pelican Cargo, the World’s Biggest Autonomous Electric Cargo Aircraft

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Pyka , the global pioneer in autonomous electric aviation technology, unveiled the Pelican Cargo, the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft. Technical Features of Pyka Pelican Cargo features a 50-kWh Li-ion battery pack that offers a per-charge range of up to 200 miles (320 km) – plus a 20-minute reserve.

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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It is the intention of NLE to purchase a variety of all-electric SUVs from AMP for utilization within fleet operations as well as for re-sale within the its market region. With its 37 kWh Li-ion pack, range is 150 miles (241 km). Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook.

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Nissan’s Killer EV App, the Plug-In Car That Puts the Nail in GM’s Coffin

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But Nissan has the litium ion battery and tons of desirable, very cool features ready for prime time right here and right now. Everyone’s all excited that Ford just turned a profit, but they’re doing it with a fleet of uninspired crappy cars that they practically have to give away. And by that I mean the end of 2010.

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MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

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The low-temperature cooling system with its own dedicated circuit makes charge-air cooling more effective in the Euro 6 version. Due to the increased heat input through the EGR and the two-stage turbocharging, the charge air needs to be re-cooled to a greater extent.

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