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StoreDot manages to ‘winterproof’ its extreme fast-charging EV batteries

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StoreDot is a company out of Israel that is aiming to increase fast-charging capabilities in its EV battery cells , while also increasing the overall lifecycle and promoting more groundbreaking advancements in batteries that will be used in electric cars. In fact, the cells “delivered over 85% of their full range capacity. .”

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Study links traffic-related pollution to risk of asthma in children

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New research led by scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the Harvard T.H. Rice, MD, MPH, a pulmonary and critical care physician at BIDMC. Co-authors included Nicole Liebman and Murray Mittleman MD, MPH of BIDMC; Sheryl L. Litonuja, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Matthew W.

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Why Are Modern Vehicles So Much Bigger?

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Safety standards have required the implementation of systems that often won’t fit into older/smaller designs and loopholes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards have resulted in manufacturers sizing up models to exploit regulatory blind spots. CAFE also takes into account the footprint of individual models.

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Study finds even moderate air pollution can raise stroke risks; risk rises within hours of exposure

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Air pollution, even at levels generally considered safe by federal regulations, increases the risk of stroke by 34%, according to a new study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. standards and protects human health. Burger, MD, and Gottfried Schlaug, MD, MPH of BIDMC, Brent A. Gold, MD, MPH; Murray A.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. The efficient drive train and excellent energy management system enable the vehicle to achieve a drive range of 100 miles at 60 mph.

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Qoros premieres first production vehicle, hybrid concept at Geneva

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Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. Qoros 3 sedan. Click to enlarge. Qoros 3 Estate Concept.

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). VVT-iW features standard VVT-i on the exhaust valves and VVT-iW on the intake side. seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). With a high 12.8:1 This accelerates the Camry from 0-100 km/h in 10.4 l/100 km (32.7 turbo 8AR-FTS engine. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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