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RIKEN team develops high-performance lithium-iodine battery system with higher energy density than conventional Li-ion

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The working concept of I3 – /I – redox reaction in the aqueous Li-I 2 battery. A team from Japan’s RIKEN, led by Hye Ryung Byon, has developed a lithium-iodine (Li-I 2 ) battery system with a significantly higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. Zhao et al. Click to enlarge. kWh kg -1 cell (1.0

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ARPA-E RANGE: $20M for robust transformational energy storage systems for EVs; 3x the range at 1/3 the cost

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The Robust Affordable Next Generation EV-Storage (RANGE) program’s goal is to enable a 3X increase in electric vehicle range (from ~80 to ~240 miles per charge) with a simultaneous price reduction of > 1/3 (to ~ $30,000). The second objective of RANGE is to fund the development of multifunctional energy storage systems.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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EPA Label Range. Ford Focus Electric. The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. Honda Fit EV.

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Peugeot presents its plug-in hybrid gasoline systems for 3008 and 508

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Peugeot is introducing gasoline plug-in hybrid systems for the Peugeot 3008 and 508 and 508 SW engines. The PureTech engine is combined with the new e-EAT8 8-speed automatic transmission (Electric Efficient Automatic Transmission - 8 speeds), specific to Peugeot PLUG-IN HYBRID engines. Peugeot 3008 PHEV. KWh (HYBRID4).

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GM to Debut Two-Mode Plug-in Hybrid Technology in New Buick Crossover in 2011; LG Chem to Supply the Li-ion Cells

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In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. The yet-to-be-named Buick crossover will launch in late 2010, offering a family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gasoline engines, followed in 2011 by the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model. V-6 flex-fuel engine. engine side.

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. gasoline engine, which can be equipped with two transmissions: 5-speed manual or X-tronic.

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km). liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder.