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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

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While the battery chemistry is well-known and thoroughly tested at this point in time, the setup has weaknesses that could be addressed by alternative designs. That said, the company is owned, in part, by the Chinese government, making it unclear if anything related to JAC will make its way to North America.

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XPeng launches new LFP-battery powered versions of EVs

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China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. XPeng also launched a new G3 460c version with LFP-powered batteries. Battery capacity?kWh?. Maximum power and torque. XPILOT 2.5+.

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Electrified Farming, EV Chargers & ABB, Battery Powered Marine for Amsterdam, Japan’s Shift to EVs

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ABB E-mobility increases majority stake in Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot Battery Powered Marine EST-Floattech delivers battery systems to […]. The post Electrified Farming, EV Chargers & ABB, Battery Powered Marine for Amsterdam, Japan’s Shift to EVs appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Toyota finally acts on electric vehicles: Can new battery-powered SUV and wild two-seat ‘Celica’ put Japanese giant back on track?

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Having been left behind by Tesla and Chinese brands like BYD when it comes to EV acceleration, the Japanese giant needs to play catch up, and these two concepts could mark the first step on that journey. Locking the driver and passenger in place are a pair of Recaro bucket seats that are covered in blue Alcantara.

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Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world

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Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. The post Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world appeared first on EV Central.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Continental providing next-generation power electronics for Jaguar’s I-PACE

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To handle these large currents and the resulting extreme load changes, Continental developed a next-generation power electronics system for Jaguar Land Rover that is specifically adapted to the requirements of sporty, performance-oriented powertrains. It is these two electrical parameters that control the operation of the motor.