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Natron Energy starts commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries  – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Sodium-ion batteries offer higher power density, higher cycles, and better safety characteristics over other battery technologies, according to the company. The battery chemistry presents zero strain during charging and discharge, 10x faster cycling than traditional lithium-ion batteries and a lifespan of over 50,000 cycles.

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DOE revises petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, tightening CAFE requirements – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The CAFE standards require automakers to achieve a minimum average fuel efficiency for all the cars they sell, so the name of the game (for most companies) is to sell just enough high-efficiency EVs to offset the low-efficiency trucks and SUVs that provide most of their profits.

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Major truck OEMs form PACT to advocate for EV infrastructure development – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Advocates of slowing the transition often cite the lack of public charging infrastructure, and they have a point. The latest DOE data indicates that at the moment, there are only 9 public DC fast charging stations capable of serving Class 6-8 trucks in the US.

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Aqua Metals has developed a process for recycling lithium-ion batteries that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective than current methods (see our recent in-depth interview with company execs ).

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Electric cars and SUVs help charge Tata Motors FY2024 performance | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The company, which announced its FY2024 results on May 10, 2024, has reported record financial numbers for last fiscal. This performance means that not only have Tata Motors’ India operations turned debt-free but the company is also on track to become net automotive debt-free in FY2025. Tata Motors is on a roll. crore, up 9.4%

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc., ITC Holdings Corp., The Nature Conservancy, Toyota Motor North America, Union of Concerned Scientists, Volkswagen Group of America, and Volta. The Driving America Forward Act is supported by 60 organizations, including ABB Inc., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

Baua Electric

” 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Ford announced its joint-venture battery plant with CATL in February of last year, touting it a key to EV affordability. companies abandoned it for lack of a near-term payback, while it’s been refined over the past two decades by several Chinese companies. car manufacturing.”

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