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NGK Spark Plug & HAKUTO-R to test solid-state lithium battery technology on the moon in 2021

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Lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes are not suitable for lunar conditions. Further, the technology is expected to produce safer, more compact batteries compared with conventional lithium ion batteries. PO 4 ) 3 or Li 7 La 3 Zr 2 O 12 ) at IMLB 18. PO 4 ) 3 or Li 7 La 3 Zr 2 O 12 ) at IMLB 18.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. The bus, which can operate about 70% of the time on electricity, has an electric range of about 7 kilometers (4.3 The bus is rapid-charged at select bus stops via a pantograph. Diesel engine.

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Wrightspeed named as World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer

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developer of heavy-duty range-extended electric vehicle powertrains, was named one of the current crop of World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers—and was the only purely automotive technology company so selected. Advanced Li-ion battery company 24M was also selected this year. Wrightspeed Inc., Earlier post.).