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GM researchers demonstrate hierarchical electrode architectures for high energy lithium-chalcogen rechargeable batteries

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Balogh, Peng Lu, Li Yang, Jie Xiao, Jun Liu, Mei Cai (2018) “Hierarchical electrode architectures for high energy lithium-chalcogen rechargeable batteries,” Nano Energy , Volume 51, Pages 668-679 doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.07.015. Fang Dai, Jingmei Shen, Anne Dailly, Michael P. 2018.07.015.

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Solid-state battery safety, GM bidirectional charging, Volvo XC40 Recharge wireless: Today’s Car News

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GM and PG&E are aiming to test bidirectional EV charging at homes. Volvo is testing high-power wireless charging on XC40 Recharge taxis. GM now sees bidirectional charging as an important part of all future EVs. And are solid-state batteries safer after all? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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GM Unveils EN-V Concepts for Future Urban Mobility

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GM and its strategic partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. prototype that was developed by GM and Segway and which made its debut in April 2009. The concepts will be showcased from 1 May through 31 October at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai. The Jiao EN-V model. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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GM Ventures invests in battery-electric bus company Proterra

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Source: GM. GM Ventures is part of an investment group, led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, that will invest a total of $30 million in the bus manufacturer. Using technology developed by Proterra, the lightweight, composite-body bus recharges in about 10 minutes. Click to enlarge. Proterra Inc.

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AR?V eBikes from GM are available for preorder; two models on BikeExchange.com

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GM announced AR?V V used GM’s automotive-grade capabilities to set high standards in eBike engineering. GM’s extensive experience with electric vehicle motor software and controls greatly influenced the proprietary GM motor that was built from the ground up specifically for AR?V The name AR?V V eBikes connect with the AR?V

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Electric bus maker Proterra raises more than $30M; Kleiner Perkins and GM led

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Kleiner Perkins and GM Ventures led the financing, with significant growth funding from other existing investors. Tao Invest, Vision Ridge Partners and Hennessey Capital also joined Kleiner Perkins and GM Ventures, with Mitsui & Co. Proterra has battery-electric transit buses currently in use in cities across the country.

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