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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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Taking the technology currently in the BMW i3 as a basis, by 2030 we will be able to double the energy density of our battery cells—and therefore also the operating range of the vehicles for our customers. The BMW Group has also located production of batteries in Thailand as part of a link-up with the Dräxlmaier Group.

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15 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2024

Cars That Think

The report notes that the variance between models is due to factors including model size, data center energy efficiency, and the carbon intensity of energy grids. And they have a hefty carbon footprint The AI Index team also estimated the carbon footprint of certain large language models. AI can’t beat humans at everything.

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II is Mitsubishi Motors’ idea for a mid-size plug-in hybrid PHEV model that offers a long cruising range demanded by mid-size (and larger) vehicles. mpg US, 3.33 The Mirage features a 1.0L Concept PX-MiEV II.

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Toyota’s new senior management remains committed to multi-pathway future; becoming a mobility company

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With partners across industries and countries, we will advance the expansion of the realm of using hydrogen by such means as social implementation in Thailand and Fukushima, the mass production of commercial fuel cell electric vehicles, and the development of hydrogen engine technologies in the arena of motorsports.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. Appendix C: Intricacies of the Grid—transfer of power vs. energy.

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Toyota electric ute could be less than 12 months away from Australia, but will fast-tracked HiLux and Ranger-sized dual-cab finally silence diesel-loving doubters?

EV Central

Sato’s uprated EV plan also includes the development of new generation dedicated EV platform with better range and cheaper development costs, vehicle to grid (V2G) capability, improved connectivity and upgraded operating systems. A year later Toyoda hosted the unveil of the HiLux-based Revo EV in Thailand. million to 1.5