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German EV Motor Could Break Supply-Chain Deadlock

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With headquarters in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG is known for a rich R&D heritage and many commercially successful innovations dating back to 1915, when it began supplying gears and other parts for Zeppelins. Among the customers for its motors and electric drive trains are Mercedes-Benz , BMW , and Jaguar Land Rover.

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Volvo to issue world’s first EV battery passport ahead of EU rules – ET Auto

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The passport was developed by Volvo, which is owned by China’s Geely, in partnership with UK startup Circulor, which uses blockchain technology to map supply chains for companies, and took over five years to develop. Volvo has invested in Circulor, as has Jaguar Land Rover and BHP, the world’s largest listed miner.

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Li-ion battery maker CATL opens its first North American sales and service facility

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CATL currently supplies the North American market with core battery technologies for EVs and energy storage solutions. The new CATL facility in Detroit will allow the company to improve the supply of lithium-ion batteries to the US auto market and to support the expansion of EV manufacturing.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Despite that and other numerous issues, the electric vehicle sector has gained traction in the previous year. Jaguar Land Rover.

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Audi’s production electric e-tron quattro may set a new standard for vehicle handling; advanced vehicle dynamics control

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The production version of Audi’s battery electric e-tron quattro SUV ( earlier post ), due out in 2018, is an important vehicle for the brand, and especially for Audi of America, which is driving many of the requirements for the C-segment electric SUV. plug-in hybrid or full electric—models by 2025. Earlier post. ).

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