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Developers of e-vehicles and plug-in hybrids are aiming higher and the key element of these efforts is the battery
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Dear [FIRSTNAME],
Developers of e-vehicles and plug-in hybrids are aiming higher and the key element of these efforts is the battery. On the one hand, it must be as ergonomic as possible to meet the increasing demands, but on the other hand, it must also have various safety-relevant properties. New materials are now being developed to provide sufficient protection for the battery packs that are lightweight and sustainable. |
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High-voltage battery modules for sustainable mobility
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