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Elithion ships Li-ion battery management systems to AvtoVaz for EL LADA EV

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Colorado-based Elithion has shipped a production order for Lithiumate Pro Li-ion battery management systems (BMS) to Russian automaker AvtoVaz for inclusion in its all-electric car EL LADA. The shipment includes 110 masters and more than 10,000 cell boards.

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Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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The latest powertrain offers peak power of 160 kW (equivalent 215 horsepower), a torque rating of 994 N·m, (733 lb-ft), and a top speed of 65 mph (software limited). Installation and service are performed by Ford QVM-certified upfitters and dealers around the world.

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Quallion Introduces Li-ion Anti-Idling HVAC Solution for Class 6-8 Trucks; Showcases Battery Pack in CRF Panda Fuel Cell Vehicle Prototype

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Li-ion system developer Quallion unveiled its Li-ion-powered Anti-Idling HVAC solution designed for Class 6-8 trucks. The Lithium-ion battery pack, developed and manufactured by Quallion implementing its Matrix and HAM technologies. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) and a mass flow rate of 75g/sec.

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BMW starts series production of electric scooters in Berlin

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This enables the C evolution to achieve a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph, electronically limited) and gives it better acceleration than some maxi-scooters powered by engines with displacements of 600 cc or more. The Li-ion storage modules are the same as those in the BMW i3, which will be supplied from the BMW plant in Dingolfing.

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Daimler Trucks Fuso Canter E-CELL Prototype; 70 kW Motor, 40 kWh Pack

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The Daimler Trucks Fuso Canter E-CELL battery-electric truck prototype to debut at the end of September at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover ( earlier post ) features a 70 kW electric motor with a maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) powered by a 40 kWh Li-ion battery pack. t and a wheelbase of 2950 mm.

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Tesla unveils Model 3; delivery by end of 2017; already 115,000 reservations placed

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Musk said that the Model 3 will start at $35,000; achieve 5-Star ratings in every safety category; accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than six seconds; and have at least a 215-mile (346 km) EPA range rating. Musk said that Tesla has already installed more than 3,600 superchargers worldwide, and about the same number of desstination chargers.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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The compact electric motor, which is installed in space-saving configuration in the clutch housing between engine and transmission, is a 3-phase AC internal rotor magneto motor which generates a maximum output of 20 kW and peak torque of 250 N·m at an operating voltage of 120 volts. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. in-line diesel. Displacement.

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