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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

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I want to warmly thank each person involved in this strategic project. With this, we have now determined the next ‘gigafactory’ coming to the Stellantis portfolio to help us achieve a total minimum of 260 gigawatt hours of capacity by 2030. —Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis.

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New approach to self-extinguishing Li-ion batteries: temperature-responsive fire-extinguishing microcapsules

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Researchers at the Advanced Batteries Research Center of the Korea Electronics Technology Institute have developed lithium-ion batteries with a self-extinguishing capability for improved safety by integrating temperature-responsive microcapsules containing a fire-extinguishing agent in the cell. Credit: ACS, Yim et al. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Reserve in the World: How it Revolutionised the EV Industry

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Though steam was doing well powering the trains and factories incorporating a steam engine into a personal car was not a practical and efficient way and soon became obsolete mainly due to the long starting time and the need to fill water in a short span with other numerous other inconvenience. Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Game Changer.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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With the hybrid model, which combines a V6 gasoline engine with a compact hybrid module and Li-ion battery pack, the Mercedes?Benz Low-friction components and low-viscosity oil help to reduce the operating pressure. S 400 HYBRID. Benz engineers have delivered NEDC (combined) fuel consumption of 6.3 liters per 100 kilometres (37.3

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Major factors contributing to Li-ion battery aging. shared their data on lithium-ion battery aging. While the numbers will vary depending upon the lithium-ion sub-chemistry, here’s what they have found: Category Contribution to Aging. Personal mobility redefined. Michael Crane, Managing Director, HEV N.A.,

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 Volvo has also emphasized friction reduction in its VEA family, using a variety of techniques including improved roundness of the cylinder bore, which results in very low tangential piston ring forces, a variable oil pump and new low viscosity engine oil.

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Toyota RAV4 EV key for meeting California ZEV requirements; Tesla powertrain uses Model S components

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The target buyers have strong personal convictions on the environment, oil use, and cutting edge technology. “ The battery pack is a 386V Li-ion pack comprising about 4,500 cells and rated at 41.8 The target buyer is married, 45–60 years old, highly educated, and is an affluent and evangelistic early adopter.

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