Electrek

JULY 26, 2024

Toyota is planning to build a new EV battery plant on Japan’s “Silicon Island” to keep pace with BYD and other incoming Chinese electric car makers. The factory will strengthen Toyota’s EV supply chain while supplying batteries for its luxury Lexus brand.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 26, 2024

Canada is officially set to launch massive tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and battery materials from China later this year, following suit with the U.S. Over the last couple of months, support has been mounting for Canadian lawmakers to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs , after the U.S. RELATED: U.S. RELATED: U.S.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Process could cut costs and reduce emissions in making LFP cells for EVs It lays the foundation for greater LFP manufacturing in South Korea, outside China Chinese suppliers also continue to innovate on a battery type they championed Hyundai and Kia this week launched a project to develop cheaper cathode materials for lithium iron phosphate (LFP). (..)

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2024

But over half of Europe’s battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action. Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2024

LG Energy Solution is engaged in talks with three China-based material suppliers to produce low-cost electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the European market. LGES’ talks with Chinese material suppliers come after the EU Commission started imposing extra tariffs of up to 38% on imported EVs made in China. “We

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2022

Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations forecast battery-grade lithium carbonate to trade at 504,813 CNY (US$74,000) per tonne in 12 months time. Lithium is expected to trade at 484,185.00 by the end of this quarter. Source: Trading Economics. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2023

Continued investment in China’s battery production scene is increasingly pushing its market into oversupply, putting strain on Tier 3 producers which are unable to access large global EV markets and are forced to compete in the saturated domestic space, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has unveiled a new “cutting-edge” electric bus battery that boasts an industry-leading energy density of 175Wh/kg and a lifespan of up to 15 years.

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EV Central

APRIL 29, 2024

Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it’s capable of adding as much as 600km of range after a short 10-minute charge and delivering a driving range of more than 1000km. READ MORE: Battery revolution!

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2023

A research team in China has developed an innovative self-powered system comprising an electrochemical Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling reactor and a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) for recycling spent LFP batteries. W for powering the electrochemical recycling system and charging batteries. Zhang et al.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Chinese automaker and battery-swapping enthusiast Nio is adding the new L60 electric car to its electric vehicle lineup under the Onvo brand. The post A Battery-Swapping Secret Is Behind The New Nio Affordable L60 Electric Vehicle appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For years, Chinese EV maker Nio has essentially done it all, delving into high-end EV manufacturing, in-house batteries , autonomous driving, and chips, as well as innovative battery-swapping tech and even making smartphones, all while pulling in huge investments and talent to make that happen.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 8, 2024

One company has absolutely run away with the trophy for largest EV battery producer in the world. That would be Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd). continued] The post 10 Largest EV Battery Producers in the World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has invested “hundreds of millions of dollars” into an electric flying taxi startup and eVTOL pioneer. The post Battery giant CATL takes to the skies with investment into Chinese air taxi developer appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

JULY 3, 2023

A Chinese electric car designed for battery swapping has dropped its entire battery pack while driving down the road. more… The post Chinese EV drops entire battery pack while driving appeared first on Electrek.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Today, most EVs use lithium-ion batteries, just like the phone in your pocket. While the battery chemistry is well-known and thoroughly tested at this point in time, the setup has weaknesses that could be addressed by alternative designs.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 15, 2024

Chinese automaker Nio is partnering with battery supplier CATL for research into longer-life EV batteries, including for use with Nio's battery-swapping service.

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Electrek

AUGUST 6, 2024

NIO’s industry-leading battery swap technology is continuing to gain prowess as the Chinese EV company hits another milestone. Yesterday evening, NIO hit 50 million cumulative battery swaps, providing evidence that the EV charging method is not only viable but also preferred by many drivers.

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2024

BYD and CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) reportedly aim to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) battery with a 6C charge rate. A battery’s C rating measures the current at which it is charged or discharged. Car News China explains that a charge rate informs people how many times a battery can fully charge within an hour.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Biden administration has confirmed significant tariff increases on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, as part of an effort to protect U.S. According to the Whitehouse, these tariffs are designed to counteract the significant cost advantages Chinese EV manufacturers have due to subsidies and to protect the U.S.

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Innovation News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

Reports suggest that major Chinese EV battery developer EVE Energy is set to invest over £1.2bn in building the largest UK gigafactory. The post Chinese EV battery manufacturer to invest £1bn in UK gigafactory appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Nio, a leading Chinese EV brand, has launched its own “Tesla Model Y killer” in its local market. The new mid-sized electric SUV has been highly anticipated and will be… The post Nio launches “Tesla Model Y killer” with Onvo L60 SUV, and swappable batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 3, 2024

The Chinese startup U Power stirs the EV battery swapping pot, deploying guided robotic vehicles for speed and efficiency. The post EV Battery Swapping Means Less Downtime For Fleets appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

China’s CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, is reportedly offering significantly lower battery costs to some Chinese EV makers, according to CnEVPost today. more… The post The world’s largest EV battery maker will cut costs for Chinese automakers – but not for Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Chinese automaker Geely—parent company of Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus—has signed an agreement with Nio to use the latter's battery-swapping tech in the Chinese market.

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InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A Nio owner tested out the company's new, huge 150-kWh battery pack to see how far it can go.

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Teslarati

APRIL 13, 2023

A Chinese battery producer SVOLT has announced a major European expansion to help fuel the EV industry on the continent. But to achieve its monumental goal, its domestic automotive industry has been kicked into high gear, and one resource is needed above all the rest, batteries. However, the specific brands were not specified.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Eliminating this step from the manufacturing process will cut costs and reduce emissions of hazardous substances, lowering the environmental impact of the battery-production process, the automakers claim. LFP battery tech originated in the U.S. , Roughly one-fifth of the world’s batteries for EVs are LFP.

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Electrek

AUGUST 1, 2022

Tesla has secured battery material supply deals with two large Chinese companies, according to new fillings. The move aims to ensure battery supply to support its electric vehicle production through the mid-decade. The post Tesla secures battery material supply deals with two big Chinese companies appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

General Motors (GM) will allegedly purchase LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries produced with technology from China-based CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.). Battery technology is key enabler of that strategy,” stated a GM spokesperson. GM will not have an equity stake in TDK Corp’s battery facility.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 18, 2024

A bill aimed at cutting major Chinese battery manufacturers out of the Department of Homeland Security’s supply chain recently advanced in the US House of Representatives. A similar ban, blocking the Department of Defense from buying batteries from the same six companies, is already slated to go into effect on October 1, 2027.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 15, 2024

GAC Aion plans to equip all EVs under its Hyper brand with its all-solid-state battery technology, which boasts energy density of more than 400Wh/kg and a range of over 1,000 kilometres. The post Chinese EV brand Hyper plans to use all-solid-state batteries from 2026 appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

Morgan Stanley says China's big R&D investments could result in batteries following a Moore's Law trend. Meanwhile the US imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs signal its intention to take the slow path to decarbonisation. The post Will batteries follow Moore’s law? China invests $A1.3

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Baua Electric

JULY 26, 2024

Toyota is planning to build a new EV battery plant on Japan’s “Silicon Island” to keep pace with BYD and other incoming Chinese electric car makers. The factory will strengthen Toyota’s EV supply chain while supplying batteries for its luxury Lexus brand. BYD launched its Tesla Model 3 rival Seal EV last month, starting at ¥5.28

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CN EV Post

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The post Chinese battery maker CALB to build production base in Portugal appeared first on CnEVPost. CALB's plant in Portugal will be located near a local port and the company aims to make the project a world-leading zero-carbon plant. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 19, 2023

Many people are getting excited about the possibilities of sodium-ion batteries. For the first time, Chinese battery giant CATL has signed a new partnership to supply car maker Chery with the new technology. The post Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MAY 11, 2021

The Chinese Government is seemingly supporting the construction of more battery swapping centers as part of the country’s growing electric vehicle infrastructure. The government’s support for battery swapping systems gives NIO an advantage in the Chinese car market. . Do you have anything to share with the Teslarati Team?

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