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MAHLE Powertrain presents new prototype 48-volt battery for mild-hybrid vehicles

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MAHLE Powertrain is presenting a new, prototype 48-volt battery with optimized battery cooling and cell chemistry to enable increased charge and discharge rates. Thus a compact and cost-effective battery that is capable of high charge and discharge power levels relative to its storage capacity (high C rates) is desirable.

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Ford concentrates on control strategies for low-cost start-stop system for Fusion

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Fast recharge of the battery during these micro-cycles under a broad range of real world usage conditions, like temperature and driving profiles, is a pre-requisite for consistently high availability of stop/start and other essential functions for the customer. Voltage blending is another technology Ford is seeking to patent.

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Ionic Materials raises $65M in Series C; polymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries

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Further advancements made possible by Ionic Materials’ polymer will support very inexpensive and low-cost rechargeable alkaline batteries as well. High voltage capability (5 volts). Low cost precursors. Key properties of Ionic Materials’ polymer include: Up to 1.3 mS/cm at room temperature.

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How Much Does it Cost to Charge an Electric Car at a Public Charging Station?

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We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Level 2 Charging Level 2 charging stations require a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which is commonly found in residential homes, commercial buildings, and public locations.

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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California’s electricity capacity could recharge as many as 4 million plug-in hybrids when charged during off-peak hours when electricity use is low. The plug-in hybrid’s fuel-cost savings over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles would save these 4 million consumers approximately $4.2

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California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

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The project plans to develop a solid-state grid-scale prototype for advanced lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that addresses the safety, cost, lifetime and energy density issues associated with lithium-ion batteries. The cell can withstand temperatures as high as 150°C and voltages of 10 volts without incident.

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Bosch sees future requiring multiple powertrain technologies; the larger the vehicle, the more the electrification

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In order to further reduce its CO 2 emissions in this vehicle class, the gasoline engine will require a low-cost, basic hybrid solution. By having part of the onboard network run on 48 volts, Bosch maximizes energy recovery through regenerative braking. kWh, the capacity of the battery has been kept on the lean side.

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