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RMIT researchers demonstrate working rechargeable proton battery

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Researchers at Australia’s RMIT University have demonstrated for the first time a working rechargeable “proton battery”. The rechargeable battery is environmentally friendly, and has the potential, with further development, to store more energy than currently-available lithium ion batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately.

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Mobilize launching first commercial V2G service starting in 2024 with Renault 5; France, Germany and UK initially

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With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. Mobilize V2G will also be available on future Renault electric vehicles. The Mobilize Powerbox.

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BMW Group presents prototype of i8 plug-in hybrid; first use of new 3-cylinder engine

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The BMW Group has developed not only the internal combustion engine and electric motor in-house but also the power electronics and the battery. The resulting specific output of 154 hp (113 kW) per liter of displacement is on a par with high-performance sports car engines and is the highest of any engine produced by the BMW Group.

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Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco

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These models share the J1 platform with the Porsche Taycan, meaning they’re the only Audi EVs to feature 800-volt charging. Finally, a $1,500 discount is available on the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback, which are entry-level EVs based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. 7, and ID.Buzz.

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Ionic Materials raises $65M in Series C; polymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries

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Ionic Materials has secured $65 million in a Series C financing round from a leading group of financial and strategic investors. Further advancements made possible by Ionic Materials’ polymer will support very inexpensive and low-cost rechargeable alkaline batteries as well. High voltage capability (5 volts).

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ŠKODA previews ENYAQ, its first MEB-based production EV

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The all-electric SUV is set to be built at ŠKODA’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav, making it the first MEB-based Volkswagen Group vehicle in Europe to be produced outside Germany. In addition to the conventional 230-volt household plug socket with an AC output of 2.3 ENYAQ offers a range up to 500 km (311 miles) (WLTP) and fast charging.