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Boeing truck-mounted laser demonstrator destroys targets through wind and fog; “photons on target”, only diesel required

Green Car Congress

wind and fog), successfully targeting a variety of aerial targets at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The system, which is mounted on a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), is powered by Li-ion batteries which are charged by a 60 kW diesel generator mounted on the truck.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain

Charged EVs

This is the case at our gigafactory in Europe, which relies on wind energy, and it’s also what we plan for our soon-to-come plant in Canada. Companies producing upstream precursors, such as Umicore, will be able to access critical raw materials like nickel, manganese and cobalt sourced from the US, Canada and Mexico.

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How Umicore is ensuring sustainability in the North American EV battery chain – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

This is the case at our gigafactory in Europe, which relies on wind energy, and it’s also what we plan for our soon-to-come plant in Canada. Companies producing upstream precursors, such as Umicore, will be able to access critical raw materials like nickel, manganese and cobalt sourced from the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations.

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