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The reborn Nissan PIXO could be the urban EV we actually need

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Who remembers the original Nissan Pixo? Back in 2009, it arrived as a rebadged Suzuki Alto assembled in Delhi: a cheap, bare-bones box powered by a buzzy 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine. It was transport in its purest, least romantic sense – an appliance designed to get budget-conscious commuters from point A to point B without emptying their wallets. Thirteen years after… Read more…

Thermal runaway: a guide to its prevention and containment in Li-ion batteries


Sponsored by Bluestar Silicones.Thermal runaway is a growing safety concern for large lithium-ion batteries, especially those used within the EV industry. If a battery cell overheats and reaches a critical temperature, it can trigger a self-heating reaction that can lead to catastrophic failure, fires and even explosion. As the electrification of transport accelerates, the risks… Read more » Read more…