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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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This means lead-based batteries are essential in virtually all conventional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, hybrid vehicles (mild, micro and Plug-in-HEV, PHEV) and full electric vehicles. Other battery technologies (nickel-metal hydride, lead-based etc.)

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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High energy sodium-nickel battery cell for EV application (Acronym: NINACELL). High energy density TMO/Si-alloy battery for PHEVs. Antonov Automotive Technologies Ltd (lead), MIRA, JLR. Ionotec Ltd (lead), Dynamic-Ceramic Ltd, Birmingham University, University College London, Aloxsys Inc.

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Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

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Advanced lithium ion batteries, sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries, and compressed air energy storage (CAES) are other key technologies that will be utilized for bulk storage applications during the forecast period. 2010 vs 2011 forecasts. Commenting on recent reports of Li-ion overcapacity (e.g.

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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

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No further details were given, but the coming PHEV will likely utilize elements of the plug-in hybrid system in the Pacifica. Sodium-filled exhaust valves and plasma-coated piston rings also help extend the engine’s life and bolster durability. Earlier post. ). liter EcoDiesel V-6 and 2.0-liter The FCA US 3.6-liter

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GE demonstrates dual battery system for electric buses; pairing high-energy density sodium battery with high-power lithium battery optimizes performance and lowers cost

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The hybrid systems research team at GE Global Research has successfully demonstrated a dual battery system for an electric transit bus, pairing a high-energy density sodium metal halide battery with a high-power lithium battery. Sodium batteries are on the opposite side of the spectrum. Click to enlarge.

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EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready

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Most manufacturers provide battery warranties lasting seven or eight years, assuring consumers that EV batteries are expected to last. In recent years, alternative battery technologies, such as sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries, have emerged as potentially transformative.

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Promising EV Trends to Lookout For in 2023

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million battery electric cars (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), sales of EVs increased by 55% above 2021 levels, bringing the total number of EVs worldwide to 20 million.  The batteries that use sodium instead of the pricey and rare lithium are the ones that are the closest to being on the market.

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