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Leclanché introduces modular high-energy battery system for hybrid & fully electric trucks & buses

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Leclanché SA has developed a modular, all-in-one, high-performance battery system optimized for powering new and retrofit hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles.

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Voltabox to supply Li-ion batteries for the automotive sector, starting with a fully electric van

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Germany-based Voltabox AG, a provider of lithium-ion battery systems primarily used in buses for public transportation, forklifts, automated guided vehicles and mining vehicles, is expanding its customer base. The Northern German company uses Voltabox’s 24V lithium-ion solutions with a capacity of 6.1

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Mercedes-Benz begins delivering eCitaro electric buses with second-generation Li-ion batteries

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Mercedes-Benz is switching to a more powerful generation of lithium-ion batteries in its electric buses ( earlier post ). The two new eCitaro G buses for ÜSTRA feature second-generation NMC lithium-ion batteries. The fully electric eCitaro G buses have four double-width doors to ensure rapid passenger flow at the bus stops.

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BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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With a new pilot plant that will produce lithium-ion battery cells, the company is taking the next step in addressing all aspects of the battery cell value chain: from selection of materials, to battery cell composition and design, all the way to near-standard production and recycling.

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Li-ion cell provider XALT Energy partners with Williams Advanced Engineering

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Williams Advanced Engineering, the engineering services and technology business of the Williams Group, has entered a partnership agreement with XALT Energy , supplier of the lithium-ion cells for the Williams’ battery in the Formula E racing series. Gravimetric and volumetric densities of XALT Energy’s current line of Li-polymer cells.

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BMW Group and Solid Power deepen joint development partnership with R&D license and prototype line

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In September 2022, BMW Group announced its Gen6 Li-Ion cell. With the new BMW round cell specially designed for the electric architecture of the NEUE KLASSE models, it will be possible to significantly increase the range of the highest-range model by up to 30 percent (according to WLTP). Earlier post.)

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Daimler subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE begins construction of second Li-ion factory; batteries for 1st EQ model, 48V systems

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Daimler subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE has begun construction of a second Li-ion battery factory at its site in Kamenz. By 2025, our passenger car product portfolio will contain more than ten fully electric vehicles. We are building a global production compound for lithium-ion batteries.

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