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Dahn’s “million-mile battery” detailed in open-access paper in JES

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V as 100% state of charge. This has been done so that others can re-create these cells and use them as benchmarks for their own R+D efforts be they in the spaces of Li-ion cells or “beyond Li-ion cells”. Long-term cycling data plotted as percent initial capacity versus equivalent full cycles for NMC/graphite cells.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. The Georgia rebate was revoked in July 2015, and a Texas incentive was limited in its availability throughout the year. The assessment includes promotion actions by state policy (e.g., Click to enlarge.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. Under the development agreement, the initial project was to re-power a 1,000 cubic foot delivery van. Earlier post.).

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Rivian in talks with Illinois about incentives ahead of R2 production

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During the automaker’s unveiling of the highly anticipated R2 on Thursday, Rivian said it would start producing the forthcoming SUV at its factory in Normal, Illinois , rather than following initial plans to produce the EV at a future plant in Georgia. Meanwhile, plans and construction for the Georgia plant are delayed indefinitely.

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Rivian launches partnership with upscale camping company Under Canvas

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Rivian and Under Canvas, a company known for providing upscale outdoor accommodations, will launch a first-of-its-kind partnership to bring Rivian’s Waypoint electric vehicle charging stations to the Under Canvas camp locations. The chargers are Level 2 and designed to charge vehicles overnight, according to a press release.

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Researchers find Nissan LEAF creates less CO2 than Toyota Prius hybrid in west US and Texas, but more in N. Midwest

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The team characterized the vehicle emissions across the United States under alternative assumptions for regional electricity emission factors, regional boundaries, and charging schemes. Among the findings were that: delayed charging (i.e., Among the findings were that: delayed charging (i.e., —Tamayao et al.

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Rivian pauses production of Amazon EDV units due to parts shortage

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Rivian executive reveals massive cost-savings from re-tooling Illinois plant “A part shortage has temporarily impacted our Electric Delivery Van (EDV) production,” wrote the spokesperson. RELATED: Rivian R2 will equip important charging port feature for Tesla Supercharger compatibility What are your thoughts?

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