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Hercules EV opens $20M Series A round; targeting electric pickup in late 2022; Prieto solid-state batteries

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The Alpha will offer powertrain configurations delivering more than 1,000 hp through a torque-vectoring four-motor drive system. The motors provide independent torque control for stability and ultimate high-performance. In September 2020, Hercules announced an exclusive agreement with Toronto-based Worksport Ltd.,

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The drive motor is a 3-phase asynchronous AC induction unit with maximum output of 240kW; the 621.6VDC battery pack has 93.24 Load capacity is 72 passengers.

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Bosch highlighting solid-state Li-ion cells; double current energy density, production-ready in 5 years

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), Bosch is highlighting its solid-state Li-ion battery technology, saying that the technology for electric cars could be production-ready in as little as five years. KG, the objective of which is to develop a more powerful generation of lithium-ion batteries.

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Dow Kokam to supply Li-ion batteries for NEOMA EV

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In conjunction with the Paris Motor Show, Dow Kokam announced an agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to the French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer LUMENEO to power the NEOMA EV. The battery-electric ultra-compact car can seat four passengers in a vehicle that is only 2.69 Top speed is 110 km/h (68 mph).

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Piaggio Introduces Li-ion Electric Version of Ape Calessino As Part of 2009 Refresh

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Piaggio has introduced the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, including a new electric version powered by lithium-ion batteries. kWh Li-ion battery pack built with 3.7 V, 31 Ah cells and an 18 kW AC motor. Range is 75 km (47 miles) on one charge. Range is 75 km (47 miles) on one charge.

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Axeon supplying two 25 kWh Li-ion packs for range-extended electric van concepts

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Axeon, Europe’s leading independent developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems, will supply two prototype batteries for a UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB)-grant-assisted project to develop a concept for a lightweight, low emissions, range extended electric delivery van.

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Mercedes-Benz upgrades eVito Tourer electric van

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kWh/100 km and up to 421 kilometers of range (262 miles). The electric motor, the transmission with fixed transmission ratios, the cooling system and the power electronics form a compact unit. The electric motor, the transmission with fixed transmission ratios, the cooling system and the power electronics form a compact unit.

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