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Univ. of Missouri team progressing with convection battery; enabling rechargeable lithium-metal batteries

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The technology allows lithium-metal batteries to be recharged without the dendrite failure (short circuit) that has prevented rechargeable lithium-metal batteries from being commercially viable. Rechargeable lithium-metal batteries differ from rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are commercial and widely available.

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Jülich, ORNL researchers advance high energy density iron-air batteries

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In a new study published in the journal Nano Energy, researchers from Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provide in-depth insight into the electrochemically induced surface reaction processes on iron anodes in concentrated alkaline electrolyte in iron-air batteries. Weinrich Click to enlarge.

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Education key in WM Motor’s plan to create a second-hand EV trading platform

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To get an idea of how risky this endeavor could be, I talked with Cari Crane, director of industry insights at ALG , a division of TrueCar. Crane has a lot of insight into residual values for the U.S. One thing that put a lot of downward pressure on used EV (and here I am referring only to BEVs), she said, is incentives.

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Solid-State EV Batteries Now Face “Production Hell”

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Solid-state cells, so-named for their use of a solid electrolyte , are seen as a key to the future of the electric car because they potentially offer greater safety and energy, as well as much faster recharge times. The process is reminiscent of Elon Musk’s reference to “manufacturing hell” in 2018.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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XL1 represents the third evolutionary stage of Volkswagen’s 1-liter car strategy, referring to the goal set by Prof. The XLI can be also be put into a charging mode, which runs the engine at a slightly higher point that required, using the excess power to generate electricity to recharge the battery. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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Avoid relying solely on manufacturer-provided figures and seek real-life reviews to gain insight into the EV’s driving range under real-world conditions. 2 Driving Range The driving range refers to the distance an electric vehicle can travel on a single full charge.

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China R&D company introduces micro-turbine range extender technology at Geneva

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Techrules, a new China-based automotive R&D company, made its global debut at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show with the unveiling of a Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) series hybrid system applied in a 6-motor, all-wheel drive supercar concept.

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