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Amprius unveils ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery

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Amprius Technologies, a developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, unveiled its newest ultra-high-power-high-energy lithium-ion battery. Moreover, it extends flight range by as much as 50% and increases payload capacity.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. 160 kWh, flooded module - lithium-ion battery. Advanced Supercapacitor Launch Assist that blends with lithium-ion and fuel-cell.

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Jaguar Land Rover providing I-PACE EVs for ground support for Rolls-Royce’s electric flight speed record attempt

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Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft the ‘Spirit of Innovation’ ( earlier post ) will take to the skies for the first time in the coming weeks as it works towards a world-record attempt with a target speed of 300+ mph (480+ km/h). The current speed record for an all-electric plane—set by Siemens in 2017—is 210 mph.

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MHI to supply 2 electric buses featuring MLIX Li-ion batteries for Kitakyushu City

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The buses—full-size, low-floor models for the city’s regular route network—will operate on MHI’s high-performance “ MLIX ” lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. The MLIX lithium-ion rechargeable battery to be featured on the new electric buses is lightweight, compact in size, and offers reliability and long service life.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The new Mercedes-Benz EV features a Tesla drive system equipped with an electric motor generating 177 hp (132 kW) and a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 In the interests of optimizing range, the top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph (161 km/h).

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker estimates that the EPA range of the front-wheel-drive, single-motor Fisker Ocean Sport will be 250 miles on a single charge, using a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry in Touring Range packs to be supplied by CATL. The Fisker Ocean Sport will have an expected 0-60 mph time of 6.9

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NEVS presents Saab 9-3 EV prototype

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The car is equipped with lithium-ion batteries from Beijing National Battery Technology, a company within the Chinese group of green tech companies owned by Kai Johan Jiang’s company National Modern Energy Holdings Ltd. Maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds. Power of 100 kW.

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