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JANUARY 17, 2023

StoreDot, a developer of extreme fast charging high energy batteries for electric vehicles, announced that its XFC batteries and systems are now being tested by more than 15 global automotive brand manufacturers, and that it has additional potential manufacturing partnerships in the pipeline for this year.

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APRIL 20, 2023

At Auto Shanghai, Chinese battery giant CATL launched what it calls a “condensed battery”—a type of semi-solid state cell with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. CATL also says it can achieve mass production of condensed battery in a short period of time.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Fisker estimates that the EPA range of the front-wheel-drive, single-motor Fisker Ocean Sport will be 250 miles on a single charge, using a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry in Touring Range packs to be supplied by CATL.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A new white paper published by the Argonne National Laboratory Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) outlines a clear set of battery requirements and research and development needs to accelerate the commercialization of electric propulsion for aviation—from air taxis in the near term to 737 class aircraft in the long term.

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APRIL 23, 2021

A new report sponsored by ABB Robotics and authored by the automotive intelligence unit of Ultima Media auggests that concerns over EV battery supply to meet the escalation in demand poses serious risk to the growth of market share of electric vehicles, despite plans for 80 new global battery gigafactories.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The addition of 350kW rapid charging, meanwhile, enables the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in under 20 minutes. The vehicle is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.5

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Kia has announced that it’s going to launch 5 new models at the LA Auto Show. It shares that will include a variety of powertrains — ICEV (100% gasoline powered), HEV (100% gasoline powered but somewhat more efficient thanks to a small battery and motor), PHEV (plugin hybrid), and EV. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2021

ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. The system stores sustainably generated electricity in used batteries that come from the all-electric SUV ŠKODA ENYAQ iV as well as the plug-in hybrid models SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed on a wide-ranging collaboration that will maximize the strengths of the Swedish and Chinese automotive groups, delivering synergies in powertrains, sharing of electric vehicle architecture, joint procurement, autonomous drive technologies and aftersales.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2021

(then, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.) Bipolar nickel-hydrogen batteries. The all-new Aqua is the first vehicle to use a high-output bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery as an electric drive battery. The all-new Aqua is the first vehicle to use a high-output bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery as an electric drive battery.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. Group14 Technologies , Commercial Manufacturing of a Stable Silicon Anode Material Towards Fostering a Strong US Battery Supply Chain, $100,000,000.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Audi has upgraded the battery capacity for the Q5, A6, and A7 Sportback PHEVs. The dimensions of the lithium-ion battery have not changed despite its increased energy content. It allows the battery to be charged by the combustion engine while driving if necessary, for example before driving into environmental zones. kWh net (17.9

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Geely Auto Group officially launched a new high-end electrified product series:Geely Galaxy. The Galaxy series will be the first by the brand to utilize the Geely’s Aegis battery safety system, which protects against direct impacts to the battery during crash situations. seconds to reach a ready operational state.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent to release a funding opportunity that would provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design (DE-FOA-0003120). As of July 2023, more than 3.9

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ford Motor Company will build two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. billion BlueOvalSK Battery Park—creating 5,000 jobs. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 15, 2022

The investment includes a new battery assembly facility scheduled to start operations in 2024. New battery gigafactory in Turkey. Subject to execution of a final agreement, the three partners plan to create one of the largest EV battery facilities in the European wider region. million vehicles over a six-year timeframe.

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JUNE 1, 2023

The Anna plant, Honda’s largest engine plant in the world, is now preparing to retool to add production of the casings for the battery modules that will power Honda and Acura EVs made in Ohio. billion in the new JV battery facility, with the overall investment projected to reach $4.4 Earlier post.) million sq. million engines.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. Constellium is the primary supplier of auto body sheet solutions for the closures of the Maserati Grecale, including the hood, liftgate, and doors. Maserati Grecale Folgore battery-electric SUV.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. Group14 Technologies , Commercial Manufacturing of a Stable Silicon Anode Material Towards Fostering a Strong US Battery Supply Chain, $100,000,000.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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APRIL 10, 2023

The all-electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible ( earlier post ) celebrates its world premiere at Auto Shanghai, 18 to 27 April at the China Expo Convention and Exhibition Complex, Shanghai. The MINI Cooper SE Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2

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JULY 14, 2022

China-based Geely Group launched a new electric outdoors lifestyle vehicle brand, Radar Auto, as well as the new brand’s first electric adventure vehicle, the RD6 electric pick-up truck. Geely Holding has appointed Dr. Ling Shi Quan as the CEO of Radar Auto.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Following months of promising test results, battery researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are recommending that the solid-state battery industry focus on a technique known as isostatic pressing as it looks to commercialize next-generation solid-state batteries.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Farizon Auto, the new energy commercial vehicle brand from Zhejiang Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (a subsidiary of Geely Holding) raised more than US$300 million in its first external financing round. Farizon Auto’s new energy semi, the Homtruck, is planned for delivery in early 2024. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2023

The respondents surveyed highlighted challenges in adapting to a new battery supply chain; concerns over high levels of capital investment required; shortages of raw materials; suitable infrastructure; and lack of grid capacity.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Honda and LG Energy Solution held the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new joint venture EV battery plant more than 2 million square feet in size, to be located in Fayette County, near Jeffersonville, Ohio—about 40 miles southwest of Columbus. Earlier post.) The two companies have committed to invest $3.5

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Subaru of America revealed its first all-electric SUV, the 2023 Subaru Solterra, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Solterra had made its global debut earlier in Japan ( earlier post ). The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X ( earlier post ).

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Electrek

MARCH 17, 2025

What are you gonna do with all those batteries? As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Hyundai revealed pricing, packaging and a 58kWh battery pack option for its coming IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV). Customers can select from two battery pack options—either 58 kWh or 77.4 kWh battery pack starts at $43,650. Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. The IONIQ 5 SE with its 77.4

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JANUARY 23, 2021

Battery capacity is 42kWh, with a range of up to 300 km (186 miles). The VF32 has 90kWh capacity battery and full-time 4-wheel drive. The VF32 has 90kWh capacity battery and full-time 4-wheel drive. The batteries are arranged under the floor of the car, with heat resistance from 400 ?C door, reverse camera, 360?

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APRIL 2, 2022

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence held its inaugural Battery Megafactories Europe 2022 event in Berlin; the event zeroed in on a number of pertinent points for the continent’s EV and battery supply chain. The global battery arms race shows no signs of slowing down. OEMS will need to take drastic upstream action.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2021

BYD battery-electric vehicles (BEV) witnessed steady growth in sales with 41,232 units sold in October, holding its leadership in a fast-growing local BEV market. addresses battery-related safety problems of the NEV and increases its range at low temperatures. in April 2021 at the Shanghai Auto Show. BYD’s e-platform 3.0

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

The hydrogen van is the ideal solution for driving long distances with zero emissions as well as for transporting larger loads without losing time while charging the batteries. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e, the “2021 International Van of the Year”. —Head of Development Marcus Lott.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In Tokyo, Subaru Corporation today unveiled its new battery electric vehicle (BEV) SOLTERRA; SOLTERRA will make its US debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. The vehicle was jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru; Toyota’s version is the bZ4X, which the company unveiled last month in Japan ( Earlier post.)

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MARCH 31, 2025

Tesla has officially started deploying its first software update for the recently refreshed Model Y, and it appears to add additional parts of a beta version of the Auto Shift feature, as highlighted by one owner this week. Tesla’s Auto Shift (Beta) on Model Y Auto Shift is currently in Beta.

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APRIL 18, 2023

Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled two BEV concept models, the bZ Sport Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept, at Auto Shanghai. The concept models are being developed as part of the Toyota bZ series, a brand dedicated to BEVs.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

The program will support strategically important capital and R&D investments in the UK and will begin by focusing on companies involved in batteries, motors and drives, power electronics, fuel cells and recycling. UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 billion to fund innovation projects in this competition. £10

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