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Containing single-cell thermal runaway events in EV battery packs

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Sponsored by Aspen Aerogels. Under Fire: Reevaluating Torch and Grit Testing Parameters The safety of Li-ion batteries relies on containing single-cell thermal runaway (TR) events so that they cannot propagate into adjacent cells, triggering a cascading failure. While the thermal energy released during a runaway event can take multiple pathways, the most significant are:  The… Read more…

Audi adds ChatGPT to its assistant for cars made starting in 2021

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Audi has announced the integration of ChatGPT into its infotainment system from next month. Owners of around two million Audi cars made since 2021 will get it, if their cars are equipped with the third-generation modular infotainment system (MIB 3). New vehicles like the Q6 e-tron and future models with the E3 1.2 electronics architecture will receive ChatGPT from launch… Read more…

Save $300 on MOD Easy 3 e-bike with sidecar options, 1-day all-time low on Greenworks Utility e-bike, NIU KQi3 Pro e-scooter, more

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With so many of the e-bike sales we’ve recently covered either ending in the next few days or having already ended (be sure to check out our collection of summer e-bike deals below), today’s Green Deals are here to give you a few more EV discounts to consider. Leading the pack is the unique and stylish MOD Easy 3 e-bike for $2,999 shipped, along with alternate variations including a sidecar attachment. It is joined by the very first discount we’ve seen on the new Greenworks 80V 20-inch Fat-Tire Utility e-bike that is at $1,700 – but only for today! There’s also the surprise price cut on NIU’s KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter down to a new $480 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…

Blue Bird debuts electric step van

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US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird has unveiled the operating prototype of an electric step van and underlying stripped chassis.  This prototype of the last-mile delivery commercial vehicle was built in collaboration with US electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider Xos for the powertrain and US work truck body manufacturer Morgan Olson for the… Read more…

Future-proof battery cycler and test system (Whitepaper)

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Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik. Electric vehicle battery manufacturers and EV manufacturers are working to overcome the two biggest challenges of electric mobility: range and charging time. Within this framework, testing systems must be flexible to adapt to higher voltages and higher-capacity batteries. The following sections provide an overview of current and future battery technologies for electric… Read more…

EU softens stance on Chinese EV tariffs

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The European Union has made slight adjustments to its proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles after receiving feedback from impacted companies, offering a minor concession in the ongoing trade dispute. However, the revised tariffs still impose a significant burden on Chinese automakers, raising concerns about protectionist tendencies within the EU. Initially, the EU proposed tariffs ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%… Read more…