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KAIST rolling out dynamic wireless charging in buses in South Korea

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The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is trialing a bus application for its Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV) technology, a dynamic wireless charging technology that recharges a vehicle’s battery while the vehicle is in motion. Earlier post.)

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Combined Charging System (CCS) DC fast-charge is standard equipment, supporting an approximately 100-mile recharge in 30 minutes at on the 50 kW charger at 200 amps; 80% total battery capacity is available in 75 minutes. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5 hours for a full charge.

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GM Extends EV Development with S. Korean Demo Fleet of Battery-Electric Chevrolet Cruzes; LG Chem Batteries, LG Electronics Propulsion Systems

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On a standard household 220-volt outlet, the Cruze EV can be fully recharged in 8 to 10 hours. GM’s EV demo fleet in South Korea will consist of Chevrolet Cruzes and GM Daewoo Lacetti Premieres. GM currently markets the vehicle under the local brand in South Korea.

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New high energy, highly stable cathode for sodium-ion batteries

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Researchers in South Korea have developed a novel high-energy cathode material, Na 1.5 V vs standard hydrogen electrode) reduces the operating voltage, leading to a generally lower energy density. —can function as an excellent cathode for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries with a high energy density.

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Hyundai launches Sonata PHEV; 22-mile electric range

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Recharging takes as little as two and a half hours with a Level 2 charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be built at the Asan, South Korea plant and will go on sale in select markets later this year. Recharge time ranges from two and a half hours at a 240V Level 2 charging station to five hours using a standard 120V outlet.

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Panasonic Strengthens The Bond Between Tesla With New 4680 Batteries

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Even though Tesla’s report stated that the business plans to use cheaper lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries in its “standard range” vehicles worldwide, Tadanobu stated that Panasonic does not intend to develop them for standard-range Teslas. A Bonding Agent Between The Two. customer.

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KAIST Introduces Online Electric Vehicle With Inductive Charging for Amusement Park

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A road embedded with underground recharging strips is divided into several segments so that, when a car drives on a certain segment, a sensor in the segment is turned on, and the car above the segment picks up electricity. Development of standard prototype technology for OLEV (2012).