Toyota, Nissan, Marbel, Damen Shipyards.
Looking into Li-ion alternatives: Toyota says it is working on an all-solid-state battery with an energy density of 400 Wh/l which could be commercialised by 2020. The Japanese are also researching Li-air batteries which could go to market by 2030 if the current issues can be resolved.
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Change in cooling: Transport Evolved took a closer look at the production version of the Nissan e-NV200 and found a novelty: the electric van’s battery pack comes with an active cooling system. A feature which cannot yet be found in the Leaf even though both vehicles share the same capacity battery pack and identical battery cells.
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The lightest electric skateboard in the world only weighs five kilos, has a top speed of 30 kph and is said to have a range of 17 kilometres. These impressive specs made the ‘Smart-Skateboard’ by Marbel an instant hit at Kickstarter. The crowdfunding campaign has easily reached its goal of 90,000 dollars and is currently standing at 285,000 dollars with another four days to go.
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Hybrid tug launched: Damen Shipyards has just delivered its first hybrid vessel to the Dutch Iskes Towage & Salvage. The ‘Bernardus’ can sail fully electric at up to five knots and also utilise its batteries when at the quayside. The tug is said to save up to 40% fuel while still being able to haul up to 60 tons.
greencarcongress.com, damen.com
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