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Sony to ship 1.2 kWh energy storage modules using rechargeable Li-ion batteries made from olivine-type phosphate

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kWh energy storage modules that use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made with olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate as the cathode material. These energy storage modules have a lifespan of over 10 years, excellent safety performance, rapid recharging capabilities and high scalability. Earlier post.).

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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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Toshiba Corporation is taking its SCiB rechargeable battery business from Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) to make it an independent business unit within Toshiba. SCiB rechargeable cells are categorized into two types: high power and high energy. billion) in 2030.

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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The future series version will be produced in Europe and China, and is intended for sales worldwide. The 800-volt technology on board enables extremely fast charging: it takes no more than 10 minutes to recharge enough energy for 300 km. meter-long vehicle to be unveiled in the second half of 2021.

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Anker launches new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh power bank with LED lamp [Deal]

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Last week at Anker’s Recharge press event, the company revealed its new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh. Today, the new release is going up for sale via Amazon, launching with some savings attached. more… The post Anker launches new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh power bank with LED lamp [Deal] appeared first on Electrek.

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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

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A standard 22-kw AC onboard charger can recharge the pack in an estimated five hours, while optional DC fast charging can do the same in 90 minutes (likely less time for the more typical 80% charge). Since then, Dongfeng, a Chinese automaker with a Volkswagen joint venture—has sourced Protean motors for its Fengshen E70 sedan.

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Ovonic Battery Company extends NiMH license with GS Yuasa for life of patents

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OBC invented NiMH rechargeable battery technology that is used globally in hybrid-electric vehicles, and in many consumer and commercial rechargeable batteries. Yuasa has been an OBC licensee since 1995 and JSB has been an OBC licensee since 1999. In July, ECD initiated a process to divest itself of OBC. Earlier post.)

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Electric-Car Efficiency: Forget MPGe, It Should Be Miles/kWh

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Two days ago, we ran down all the rated ranges of every plug-in electric car offered for sale in the U.S. In part, that's because the unit the EPA uses doesn't actually have much to do with the electricity owners use to recharge the battery packs that power their electric cars. market this year.