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TUM CREATE introduces tropical megacity e-taxi prototype at Tokyo; super-fast charging with twin charge ports

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Drawing of the 50 kWh pack and the twin charge ports for super-fast charging. EVA was designed from the ground-up as an e-taxi and is a result of interdisciplinary research in the areas of energy storage, battery charging, thermal management, and lightweight materials and design. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. hours for a full charge. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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The 250 V Lithium polymer batteries (40 Ah, 4V per cell) are made by KOKAM and are housed within the inboard part of the wings outside the cockpit and provided with venting and passive cooling. The embedded wake re-energizing fan is designed to capture the wake energy by re-accelerating the complex wake. and 1 hour, EADS said.

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Li-air battery research needs as seen by team from US, China and Korea

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In this review, we mainly focus on the most critical issues that must be addressed, with the hope that it will help to advance a truly rechargeable Li?air of the theoretical energy content of a fully charged Li?O Searching for effective catalysts, in particular, with respect to OER, will be a key challenge for rechargeable aqueous Li?air

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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The electric motor switches into hybrid operation and serves as both a secondary engine (during full acceleration and hill-climbing) and a generator to recharge the battery pack as necessary. kW HSG also functions as a generator to re-charge the battery pack if the state of charge is low and when the car is stationary.

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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kWh lithium-polymer battery back—roughly six times the energy output of that found in the current-generation Optima Hybrid. The engine is coupled with the electric motor, which allows the car to operate in charge-sustaining mode (just like the current Optima Hybrid) once the battery runs out of charge. Optima PHEV.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Whether you’re cruising through scenic routes or setting up camp, the peaceful ambience of the great outdoors remains undisturbed when you are using an EV. #3. Charging an EV can be more affordable than refuelling an ICE car, saving you money during your camping adventures. Let us look at the considerations one by one. #1.