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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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A team at the Ohio State University has developed a membrane that regulates bi-directional ion transport across it as a function of its redox state and that could be used as a programmable smart membrane separator in future supercapacitors and redox flow batteries. plugin EVs to Tesla’s 85 kWh battery pack). Click to enlarge.

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Volvo plug-in hybrid bus with B?sbaar rapid charging to begin field testing in Gothenburg; 75-80% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2

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7900 Volvo Plugin Hybrid Charging at Redbergsplatsen in Gothenburg. An electronic control module regulates engagement and disengagement of electric and diesel power, as well as gear-changing modes and recharging of the Li-ion battery. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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kWh Li-ion battery; and. Rahman, Peter Savagian, Robert Dawsey (2016) “Electric Traction Motors for Cadillac CT6 Plugin Hybrid-Electric Vehicle” SAE 2016-01-1220. The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L Top: CT6 PHEV powertrain elements and vehicle integration. Sinisa Jurkovic, Khwaja M.

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