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Volt Carbon Technologies releases mid-year test results for Li-metal pouch cells

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Canada-based Volt Carbon Technologies ( earlier post ) released its mid-year test results for its proprietary lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion batteries were manufactured at Volt Carbon’s subsidiary, Solid Ultrabattery’s facility located in Guelph, Ontario. This activity is anticipated to take place in the upcoming quarter.

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2022 Audi A3 now on sale in US with standard 48V MHEV; 24% better combined fuel economy in A3 40 TFSI quattro

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The A3 features a standard 2.0-liter Augmented by a standard 48-volt mild-hybrid (MHEV) system, a first for the model, it has the ability to coast automatically with the engine temporailly shut off in many driving situations. screen, and a host of standard and available technologies to make it as immersive as it is intuitive.

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Bosch starts production of 800V inverter, motor for electric vehicles

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Bosch is now starting the production of new powertrain solutions based on 800-volt technology. The 800-volt version of the inverter is based on silicon carbide semiconductors. In the 800-volt variant of the electric motor, Bosch has increased the power density. With 800 volts, twice this is possible in theory.

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ecovolta develops standardized Li-ion traction battery; saving cost and time

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The Swiss battery system manufacturer ecovolta has developed a standardized Li-ion traction battery which can significantly reduce the time and expense needed to bring electric vehicles to the serial production stage. This standardization covers aspects of the dimensions, capacity levels and electronics. evoTractionBattery.

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2019 Chevrolet Volt offers 7.2kW charger, improves convenience

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kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge. hours with a 240-volt outlet and supporting hardware. The new system is standard on the 2019 Volt Premier model and available on the LT trim. With the new 7.2

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Audi Q8 makes debut in China; 48V mHEV system standard

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All drive systems are enhanced by the standard new mild hybrid technology (MHEV). The 48-volt primary electrical system supports the TFSI engine and functions as the main vehicle electrical system. The 48-volt primary electrical system incorporates two main technology modules: a lithium-ion battery and a belt alternator starter.

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Chevrolet begins shipping 2022 Bolt EUV and EV to dealers

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The device has a changeable plug that allows the customer to plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2 The new Dual Level Charge Cord is standard with Bolt EUV and is available for Bolt EV.

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