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Amprius’ silicon nanowire Li-ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr S HAPS solar aircraft

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The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. Combining solar power and lithium ion batteries, the Zephyr aircraft holds world records for endurance as well as altitude, flying at 70,000 feet or higher.

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Meet the cute, capable and affordable Renault 5 E-Tech. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era?

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The result is the smaller 40kWh battery weighs in at 240kg, while the bigger 52kWh battery tips the scale at 300kg. 2025 Renault 5 e-motor and battery pack. This translates in a small battery-powered car that weighs around 1372kg – 100kg less than the Renault Zoe that replaces it with its tiny 22kWh battery.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. Successful commercialization of its technology will contribute to more affordable electric vehicles.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. Long-Life Rechargeable Alkaline Battery for EVs.

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Hyundai’s electric air taxi flying cars land in 2028, but does humanity want them?

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READ MORE: Hyundai’s next-gen EV vision: Inspiration from smartphones and 1000km range READ MORE: Airspeeder electric flying cars are ready to race READ MORE: Uber seeks to get flying EV taxis off the ground Yep, three short years away. But that actually looks like it’ll be late to market, if chief rivals are to be believed.

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How Long Until EV Fleets Take Over the Supply Chain?

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UPS has ordered 10,000 electric vehicles and FedEx plans to make its entire pickup and delivery fleet battery-powered by 2040. They’re also typically expensive and have limited ranges today. Most notably, the technology still has to improve before long-range electric trucks become viable.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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After launching its most affordable EV, the EX30, last year, Volvo’s compact electric SUV is already making a significant impact on the company. Volvo EX40 (Source: Volvo) According to Auto Express , the new Volvo electric SUV will be based on the larger EX90’s platform, which could pack up to 100 kWh of battery power.

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