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Sumitomo considering marketing new lower-temperature molten-salt electrolyte battery to automakers for EVs and hybrids

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Sumitomo had earlier said that it intended to commercialize the battery around 2015 for commercial-vehicle fleet operators and stationary applications, and was targeting revenue of more than ¥1 trillion (US$13 billion) from it. Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. A drawback to the general class of molten salt batteries (e.g.,

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CEA spins out two SMR start-ups: Hexana and Stellaria

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Hexana aims to implement a fast neutron and sodium-cooled reactor, integrating a high-temperature storage device. The CEA, France’s Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, has spun out two start-ups—Hexana and Stellaria—to develop small fourth-generation modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).

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Peugeots Electric Partner Origin Venturi van; Zebra battery pack

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kWh ‘Zebra’ (Sodium nickel chloride) battery pack and a 42 kW (peak) electric motor with maximum torque of 173 N·m (128 lb-ft). The Electric Partner Origin is aimed at all major account clients or fleets. This Venturi-powered fully-electric version retains the practical features. The van is equipped with a 23.5

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Electric bus wins: BYD in Nottingham, Irizar in Bilbao

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Thirteen new electric buses have been added to Nottingham’s existing fleet of 45 electric vehicles, turning another two park and ride services into fully zero emission services. These buses are joining the Bilbobus fleet and will operate on several lines. Irizar in Bilbao.

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Electric Smart Car ForTwo Delivered by Mercedes

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Mercedes-Benz has delivered the first of 100 electric Smart ForTwos to fleet customers in the UK. Coventry City Council will be using the electric Smart in its fleet. The energy storage is a sodium nickel chloride battery. Smart Car of America has the most complete report, straight from Daimler, with most of the relevant stats.

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T&E report suggests smaller EVs could reduce demand for critical metals significantly

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To decarbonize its fleet between now and 2050, Europe will require 200 times the battery raw materials it consumed last year, unless action is taken, the report finds. lithium batteries without cobalt or nickel (LFP), or sodium-ion batteries) and fewer km driven by private car.

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Zytek Shows Electric A-Class Demonstrator with Uprated 55kW E-Drive; Developed in 10 Weeks

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Power is provided by two air-cooled sodium nickel chloride battery packs, integrated under the floor of the vehicle so they don’t compromise luggage space or vehicle stability.

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