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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Earlier post.)

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UCSD team develops new disordered rock salt anode for fast-charging, safer lithium-ion batteries

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Researchers at UC San Diego, with their colleagues at other institutions, have developed a new anode material that enables lithium-ion batteries to be safely recharged within minutes for thousands of cycles. volts versus a Li/Li + reference electrode. When people use it as a cathode they have to discharge the material to 1.5

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Audi shows new A6 e-tron concept electric vehicle in Shanghai

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Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC are showing four world premieres: the brand-new Audi A6 e-tron concept vehicle and the all-round updated Audi Q5L, in addition to the Audi A7L and an SUV study, still kept beneath a cover, named Audi concept Shanghai. The first two products are made by a new partner, SAIC Audi.

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc. or Coulomb Technologies.

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Study finds testing the technology the strongest initial motivation for fleet managers adopting EVs

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A new study of factors influencing fleet managers’ adoption of electric vehicles has found that testing new technologies was the strongest driver of initial EV adoption, followed by lowering environmental impacts; government grants; and improving the organization’s public image. — William Sierzchula.

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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A compact battery pack located under the vehicle floor can be conveniently charged using a standard 230-volt supply, and is designed so that the interior space and load capacity of the vehicle is not compromised.

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GM: Volt Pack Now “Hundreds” Less than $1,000/kWh; Headed to $250/kWh

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Moreover, our battery team is already starting work on new concepts that will further decrease the cost of the Volt battery pack quite substantially in a second-generation Volt pack. Actually, as I read the conclusions of the study I had a feeling of déjà vu.

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