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Imec produces prototype solid-state Li-ion battery with 200 Wh/L; solid electrolyte applied as a liquid

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Imec, a global research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies, has fabricated an innovative type of solid-state Li-ion battery achieving an energy density of 200 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours). and imec China (IMEC Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co.

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Johnson Controls showing new prismatic automotive Li-ion cells and sub-modules at Geneva Motor Show; planning sub-module production in 2014

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Johnson Controls will showcase its next-generation low-profile prismatic automotive lithium-ion cells and sub-modules at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Under the terms of the agreement, which also ended the legal actions between the two, Johnson Controls acquired Saft’s share of the JV for $145 million in cash. Earlier post.).

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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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(Sila Nano) ( earlier post ) as part of Daimler’s research and development activities in support of electromobility. Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a developer of new battery materials which outperform existing lithium-ion technologies. The investment forms part of Sila Nano’s $170-million Series E financing, which was led by Daimler.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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In the long run, you may save money on repairs and maintenance by driving an electric car because they have fewer moving parts and easier drivetrains. The costs of lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in EVs, have been decreasing but remain a substantial investment. Only once the RTO authorises can you make the adjustments.

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Why Countries Like India Desperately Need EV Battery Standardization

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The current generation of these cars is powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which are expected to dominate this market for the foreseeable future. First and foremost, mass production of Li-ion batteries will reduce costs for vehicle OEMs. Standardization: Way To Save Millions. Conclusion.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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Under the UniEVersal mission, the ‘One Tata’ approach bore fruit rapidly, as other companies under the group played their critical part in this journey. As a group, we have a clear mandate of localisation from our chairman, who led the B20 [part of the G20] and was a flagbearer of ‘Make in India.’

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A closer look at minimizing AC charging losses: From the breaker to EV (Part 1)

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In the quest to improve efficiency even more, the focus tends to be on the flashier parts of the drivetrain, like the motor (which certainly deserves it) and inverter (which arguably doesn’t, since efficiency is typically already ~99 %), while scant attention is paid to relatively unsexy things like charging cables and auxiliary/parasitic loads.

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