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DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Lighter, more efficient and more powerful, the third generation 100% electric single-seater has been developed by the competition division of DS Automobiles, DS Performance. According to the supplier, the Gen3 batteries are among the most advanced and durable ever made.

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NEO Battery Materials to partner with A&P on mass production of silicon anode materials

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JUNE 9, 2022

NEO Battery Materials Ltd. signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Automobile & PCB establishing strategic investment and cooperation between NEO and A&P to advance the Korean mass production facility of NEO’s silicon anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion batteries. NEO Battery Materials Ltd.

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UCLA team devises method to weld previously unweldable aluminum alloy AA 7075; potential for wider use in automobiles

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Developed in the 1940s, AA 7075 long held promise for use in automobile manufacturing, except for one key obstacle. By comparison, an aluminum alloy known as AA 6061 that is widely used in aircraft and automobile parts, has a tensile strength of 186 megapascals in welded joints.)

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LG Innotek develops 800V wireless battery management system

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023

LG Innotek has developed a Wireless Battery Management System (Wireless BMS) that improves battery performance. of a battery to optimize its performance and life span. Removing the dozens of cables and connectors required for a BMS reduces both the weight and volume of a battery pack.

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Honda partners with CATL on Li-ion EV batteries; 56 GWh by 2027

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Under the agreement, CATL will become Honda’s partner in the field of lithium-ion EV batteries. CATL will guarantee the supply to Honda of about 56 GWh of lithium-ion EV batteries before 2027. Automobile R&D Center in Tochigi. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., —Naosumi Tada, head of CATL’s Japanese subsidiary.

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CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version 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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Audi testing second-life EV batteries in factory vehicles

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MARCH 7, 2019

Audi is testing factory vehicles powered by used lithium-ion batteries at its main plant in Ingolstadt. Like all automobile manufacturers, Audi is obliged by law to take back energy carriers after they have been used in cars. This saves space and also eliminates the high manual effort required to replace the batteries.

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Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Honda has provided the first look at the exterior and interior styling of the all-new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV that will come to market in North America in 2024. —Gary Robinson, vice president, automobile planning and strategy at American Honda. Prologue Dimensions. Exterior Measurements.

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Hyundai Motor Group to build $5.54B EV plant and battery factory in Georgia

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MAY 21, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) entered into an agreement with the State of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the US. The new EV plant and battery manufacturing facilities represent an investment of approximately US$5.54 The project is expected to create about 8,100 new jobs.

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Asahi Kasei to present diversified material solutions for EV batteries and circular economy at Fakuma 2023

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma , the world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, from 17 - 21 October 2023 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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Honda Anna Engine Plant produces 30-millionth engine; retooling to add battery module casings production

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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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Hydro-Québec partnering with Mercedes-Benz on development of solid-state battery technologies

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Canadian battery material specialist Hydro-Québec is partnering with Mercedes-Benz as part of the automaker’s research and development activities on future EV technology. With its latest developments, Hydro-Québec has achieved promising results for future battery performance, range, and weight, along with safety.

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CATL and Toyota form comprehensive partnership for new energy vehicle batteries

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JULY 17, 2019

Limited (CATL) and Toyota Motor Corporation have entered into a comprehensive partnership agreement for the stable supply and further development of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) batteries. CATL is the world’s leading supplier of drive battery systems for vehicles with competitive advantages across the globe.

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DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

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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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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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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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LG Chem investing $53M to expand carbon nanotube production; targeting EVs and batteries

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APRIL 27, 2020

With properties (electric, thermal conductivity, strength) that are superior to existing materials, CNT’s use is wide-ranging including batteries, semiconductors, automobile parts, aircraft fuselages, etc. Conductive additives help the flow of electricity and electrons.

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New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%

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APRIL 25, 2021

of total passenger car sales in the EU, almost doubling their market share in a year, according to data from the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Demand for electrically-chargeable cars also increased in Q1: battery-electric vehicles made up 5.7% of all new cars, while plug-in hybrids accounted for 8.2%

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VinFast partners with and invests in Prologium for solid-state batteries

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JULY 8, 2022

VinFast, through a company in Vingroup, announced an investment in the tens of millions of US dollars in ProLogium ( earlier post ), a manufacturer of solid-state batteries. ProLogium plans to provide solid-state battery cells to VinFast starting from 2024 to support VinFast’s next generation line-up.

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CBAK Energy partners with JAC Motors to develop new battery cells, including 4680 format

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JANUARY 25, 2021

CBAK Energy Technology, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider, signed a three-year strategic agreement with Anhui Jianghuai Motors Group Co., JAC Motors is a Chinese state-owned automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer. Ltd for joint product development.

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Sion Power projects Licerion EV Li-metal batteries will have 420 Wh/kg and 700 Wh/L when scaled to commercial design

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MARCH 15, 2020

Sion Power, a developer of high-energy, lithium-metal rechargeable batteries, said that its Licerion EV technology will have energy capacities of 420 Wh/kg and 700 Wh/L when scaled to commercial design. Though battery experts know fast charging is not ideal for battery longevity, the market demands this as an option. efficiency.

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DS Automobiles unveils E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype as high-performance testbed for future DS production cars

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

DS Automobiles, a Stellantis brand, has unveiled the E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype as a high-performance testbed for coming DS production designs. Since its launch in 2014, DS Automobiles has put electrification at the heart of its strategy. From 2024, every new DS Automobiles design will be only 100% electric.

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LG Chem and Geely form China JV for EV batteries; new 10 GWh plant by end of 2021

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JUNE 14, 2019

will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery joint venture (JV) in China with Geely Automobile. Under the terms of a new joint venture agreement, LG Chem and Geely Automobile will establish a 50:50 venture. LG Chem said that batteries from the joint venture will start being placed in Geely autos to be produced in 2022.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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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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Primobius entering N American battery recycling market with Stelco

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JUNE 2, 2021

Australia, and SMS group to commercialize an environmentally friendly recycling solution for end-of-life and scrap lithium-ion battery (LiB) cells. Stelco is pursuing initiatives with major automobile producers to recycle end-of-life automobiles to recover valuable materials for re-use or re-sale. nickel-manganese?cobalt

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Soteria BIG licenses ORNL Li-ion battery safety technology

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OCTOBER 4, 2020

Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG) has exclusively licensed and optioned a technology developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed to eliminate thermal runaway in lithium ion batteries due to mechanical damage. The technology complements Soteria’s existing battery safety technology.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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JULY 8, 2022

Battery-swapping technology aims to address the shortcomings of conductive fast-charging. NIO users have completed more than 10 million battery swaps, with the daily average exceeding 30,000 swaps. Although IDTechEx believes battery-swapping remains unlikely to thrive in the US, many Chinese OEMs are now entering the European market.

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BMW boosts i3 and i3s batteries to 120Ah; 42.2 kWh pack almost doubles original range

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

BMW has released the new 2019 i3 and i3s electric vehicles with 120 Ah batteries. Since launch in 2014, the battery capacity and range of the i3 has grown from the original 60Ah / 81 miles to 94Ah / 115 miles in 2017 and now 120Ah for 2019. The exterior dimensions of the battery pack remain unchanged.

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Fraunhofer develops new dry-coating process for battery electrodes

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Conventional processes for manufacturing battery electrodes involve mostly toxic solvents and require a lot of space and energy. DRYtraec thus is a promising solution developed by an interdisciplinary research team at Fraunhofer IWS in Dresden that focuses on the production of the battery electrodes.

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Delhi Transport Corporation orders 1500 Tata Motors electric buses

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JANUARY 2, 2023

Tata Motors has steadily worked to engineer mobility solutions powered by alternate fuel technology, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, LNG and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology. As part of the agreement, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. Tata Starbus EV is an indigenously developed vehicle.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. Targeted to start by the first quarter of 2024, the plant aims to have an annual production capacity of 40 gigawatt hours.

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CATL to adopt Toyocolor’s conductive carbon nanotube dispersions

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Toyocolor, the colorants and functional materials arm of the specialty chemicals company Toyo Ink Group of Japan, announced that the company’s Lioaccum conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions ( earlier post ) have been selected by the world’s largest battery manufacturer CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.,

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Kandi enters framework agreement to produce battery swap-enabled electric vehicles in China

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JANUARY 11, 2022

Kandi Technologies Group signed a framework agreement with Hunan Hengrun Automobile Co., jointly to produce battery-swap enabled pure electric vehicles. According to the agreement, Kandi and Hengrun will use their respective capabilities to produce battery-swappable pure electric vehicles.

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BYD, Toyota to establish joint company for battery-electric vehicle research and development

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation signed an agreement to establish a joint company to research and development for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors and power electronics are among the products that BYD develops in-house. BYD Company Ltd.

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Toshiba doubles anode capacity in next-generation Li-ion battery; titanium niobium oxide; application in FY 2019

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiB (Super Charge ion Battery), which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode. The new battery offers high-energy density and the ultra-rapid recharging required for automotive applications.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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APRIL 26, 2021

Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Advanced Battery Technology.

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Toshiba launches 20Ah-HP SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery; high energy and high power

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JANUARY 12, 2022

Toshiba Corporation expanded its SCiB product offering with the launch of a 20Ah-HP rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell that delivers high energy and high power at the same time. In an EV, for example, a high-energy battery allows the vehicle to drive further on a single charge—but it lowers power input and output and extends charge times.

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Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

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JUNE 22, 2022

AERO concept vehicle, a fully-electric limousine planned for the Chinese automobile market. AERO concept is expected to go on sale in the Chinese automobile market in the second half of 2023. AERO concept for the European and North American automobile markets will then start at the Volkswagen plant in Emden.

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Honeywell and Nexceris to co-develop sensor-based solutions to prevent thermal runaway in EV batteries

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Honeywell and Nexceris will co-develop sensor-based solutions to help prevent conditions leading to thermal runaway in EV batteries. To help mitigate these risks, automobile manufacturers are looking to incorporate technology to provide enhanced safety. Global sales of EVs doubled in 2021 from the previous year to nearly 7 million.

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Honda outlines electrified vehicle strategy for China; unveils new EV models

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

As for batteries, which will be key to the speedy implementation of electrification initiatives, Honda will accelerate collaboration with its strategic alliance partner, CATL, and further strengthen its battery supply system. The letter “N” stands for “New/Next,” representing new value creation for the next-generation of mobility.

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U Mich generic battery-cycling optimization framework could reduce EV battery testing time by about 75%

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JUNE 28, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an optimized generic battery cycling framework that could reduce the time for both simulation and physical testing of new electric vehicle battery designs by about 75%. cycling the battery—1,000 times to mimic a decade of use. It takes such a long time to evaluate.

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Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

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MARCH 28, 2021

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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Enovix raises $45M; working to develop its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion technology for EV market

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APRIL 6, 2020

Enovix Corporation has secured $45 million in new funds to produce and commercialize its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion Battery. Enovix has developed a lithium-ion battery that incorporates a 100% active silicon anode using a patented 3D cell architecture to increase energy density and maintain high cycle life.

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Using cloud charging data to estimate EV battery life

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JUNE 1, 2020

A team from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, with colleagues from Tsinghua University and China Electric Power Research Institute, have developed a method to estimate EV battery life based on cloud data. Automobile companies typically retain driving data from their EVs on the cloud for use in monitoring and management.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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JANUARY 21, 2021

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 of vans in the EU are battery electric. being battery electric. million medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles on the EU’s roads, the average age of which is 13 years. The average age of buses on EU roads is 11.7

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DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3

NEO Battery Materials to partner with A&P on mass production of silicon anode materials

UCLA team devises method to weld previously unweldable aluminum alloy AA 7075; potential for wider use in automobiles

LG Innotek develops 800V wireless battery management system

Honda partners with CATL on Li-ion EV batteries; 56 GWh by 2027

CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version this year

Audi testing second-life EV batteries in factory vehicles

Honda reveals styling of new Prologue battery-electric SUV; new CR-V hybrid to be gateway vehicle

Hyundai Motor Group to build $5.54B EV plant and battery factory in Georgia

Asahi Kasei to present diversified material solutions for EV batteries and circular economy at Fakuma 2023

Honda Anna Engine Plant produces 30-millionth engine; retooling to add battery module casings production

Hydro-Québec partnering with Mercedes-Benz on development of solid-state battery technologies

CATL and Toyota form comprehensive partnership for new energy vehicle batteries

DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

LG Chem investing $53M to expand carbon nanotube production; targeting EVs and batteries

New battery-electric vehicles take 5.7% share in Europe in Q1; hybrids 18.4%, gasoline 42.2% , diesel 23.2%

VinFast partners with and invests in Prologium for solid-state batteries

CBAK Energy partners with JAC Motors to develop new battery cells, including 4680 format

Sion Power projects Licerion EV Li-metal batteries will have 420 Wh/kg and 700 Wh/L when scaled to commercial design

DS Automobiles unveils E-TENSE PERFORMANCE prototype as high-performance testbed for future DS production cars

LG Chem and Geely form China JV for EV batteries; new 10 GWh plant by end of 2021

DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

Primobius entering N American battery recycling market with Stelco

Soteria BIG licenses ORNL Li-ion battery safety technology

IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

BMW boosts i3 and i3s batteries to 120Ah; 42.2 kWh pack almost doubles original range

Fraunhofer develops new dry-coating process for battery electrodes

Delhi Transport Corporation orders 1500 Tata Motors electric buses

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

CATL to adopt Toyocolor’s conductive carbon nanotube dispersions

Kandi enters framework agreement to produce battery swap-enabled electric vehicles in China

BYD, Toyota to establish joint company for battery-electric vehicle research and development

Toshiba doubles anode capacity in next-generation Li-ion battery; titanium niobium oxide; application in FY 2019

Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

Toshiba launches 20Ah-HP SCiB rechargeable Li-ion battery; high energy and high power

Volkswagen releases design sketch for ID.AERO fully-electric sedan; Chinese market first

Honeywell and Nexceris to co-develop sensor-based solutions to prevent thermal runaway in EV batteries

Honda outlines electrified vehicle strategy for China; unveils new EV models

U Mich generic battery-cycling optimization framework could reduce EV battery testing time by about 75%

Agreement reached to standardize swappable batteries for electric motorcycles

Enovix raises $45M; working to develop its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion technology for EV market

Using cloud charging data to estimate EV battery life

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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