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MY BATTERY IS BETTER THAN YOURS

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InoBat Auto seems to be taking aim at Tesla’s battery developmen­t division with the recent announceme­nt that they will be developing the “world’s first AI-developed battery”. According to InoBat, this will lead to more efficient EV battery production while delivering an increase in operationa­l range of almost 20% for current best-in-class electric vehicles. While it’s a bold claim, this process will supposedly reduce dependence on cobalt that will result in improved energy density of up to 330 Wh/kg which InoBat hopes to achieve by 2023. By comparison, the batteries used in Tesla’s Model 3 are estimated to have a density of 260 Wh/kg. Elon Musk recently said, though, that the EV company is looking to bring a 400 Wh/kg battery to market in the next few years – apparently, this is enough to firmly grab our attention. It’s said to be 2 m high and 6 m long and, well, that’s a pretty sizable canvas for incorporat­ing luxury. The Palladium, which is aimed at a very specific niche, was inspired by the sedans used for also the threshold for electric-capable flight. Inobat has stated that its long-term ambition is to bring a 500 Wh/kg battery to market by completely removing nickel from its architectu­re – an element that is known for its high self-discharge. people of great influence in the 1930s. It does have one feature that no amount of money or influence could have coupled with luxury in the ‘30s, though – allterrain capability. We can’t wait for more details of this luxe limo to be revealed!

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