Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Electrify America has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) at more than 140 ultra-fast DC charging stations around the country, including more than 90 installations in California.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 16, 2024

Beginning today, customers in North America can customize and order the Eletre, a new hyper SUV from Lotus long promised as part of the sports car developer’s journey to go 100% electric. We’ve also learned when those initial Eletre customers can expect to take delivery and how much Lotus is charging in pricing the SUV’s two variants.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2022

Under the terms of the MoU, Compass Minerals would supply LGES with with a battery-grade lithium product from its lithium brine development project at its Ogden, Utah, solar evaporation facility. As outlined in the MOU, purchase pricing would be based on market price and sales volume thresholds would be dependent upon product qualifications.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. As a result, we’ve sold more all-electric commercial EVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in North America to date.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

At the Battery Show North America 2019, AKASOL will present a wide portfolio of new solutions to the battery community. The company’s flagship product is the new high-energy lithium-ion battery AKASystemAKM CYC , which has entered serial development for the battery module and system.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The zero-emission electric commercial vehicle market has a challenge at its core: battery sourcing and supply conditions. It’s critically important to understand the issues and complexities of the commercial vehicle industry’s battery needs and challenges.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

and Oregon-based InSpec Group will commence contract services for the construction of manufacturing plants for secondary batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, and a range of ancillary facilities. As a result, ITOCHU concluded, the expansion of production capacity for secondary batteries has become essential in the market.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2021

General Motors and POSCO Chemical plan to form a joint venture through which the parties will construct a factory in North America to process critical battery materials for GM’s Ultium electric vehicle platform. POSCO Chemical is a global advanced materials company dedicated to batteries for future mobility.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

BMW of North America and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide 2022 BMW EV customers with two years of 30-minute complimentary charging sessions at all Electrify America public charging stations, from the date of vehicle purchase. Additional models and benefits will be announced.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2023

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) unveiled the series production of the all new, fully electric Freightliner eM2 for urban delivery applications. The eM2 features a fully integrated, proprietary battery electric Detroit ePowertrain, including Detroit eAxles and batteries.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 26, 2021

Tesla is countering Model 3 Standard Range+ delays by offering some potential owners the option to switch to the LFP, or lithium iron phosphate, battery packs that are available in Asia and Europe. This battery has a range of 253 miles (est). Is this confirmation that the Asia/Europe LFP Model 3 is coming to North America?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) announced pricing and availability of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) crossover. The Outlander PHEV’s main drive battery capacity also grows from 12.0 liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR will build a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi. The companies have selected Marshall County, Mississippi, southeast of Memphis, for the joint venture’s factory, which will localize battery cell production for commercial electric trucks.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Photo: Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Truck North America just launched a dealer certification program to ensure a “world-class” experience for its electric truck buyers. The post Daimler Truck North America rolls out its EV dealer certification program appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Along with the registration site, the E-Transit electric vans have updated pricing, with a targeted starting MSRP of $43,295 for the cutaway—lower than originally announced—to $52,690 for the high-roof extended-wheelbase cargo van. No deposit or purchase commitment is required.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2023

LG Energy Solution and Green Technology Metals Limited (GT1), an Australia-based, North America-focused multi-asset lithium business, signed an equity subscription agreement and an offtake term sheet in relation to future production from GT1’s flagship Seymour Project in North America. The issue price of A$0.92

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Teslarati

MARCH 23, 2023

Tesla is poised to benefit from rapidly dropping lithium prices, particularly in China, where the automaker produces nearly half of its vehicles. None of the modern batteries that make electric vehicles possible could exist without lithium. Several factors have likely helped push Chinese lithium to its meager price.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2021

Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) is growing its battery-electric fleet with the purchase of 10 K11M 60-foot articulated buses and six K7M 30-foot buses. AVTA, which serves northern Los Angeles County and portions of southern Kern County, was the first transit agency in North America to make the decision to go 100% battery-electric.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 21, 2024

Volkswagen has announced pricing for the ID. Volkswagen ID.Buzz headed to North America, marking the return of an icon We’ll break these down more at the bottom of the page, but we want to highlight some of the customization and features of the vehicle first: Features and Infotainment The Volkswagen ID. The new ID.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 31, 2023

The all-new eSprinter represents the first fully-electric van in North America from Mercedes-Benz USA. market will launch the 170” long wheelbase cargo version with a high-roof configuration carrying a 113 kWh battery.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Taos Ski Valley Resort in New Mexico wrote in an e-newsletter today that it has deployed the “first, fully electric snowcat in North America.” To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. The resort has set a net zero by 2030 target. Get started here. –

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2022

Tesla revealed in its Q1 2022 Shareholder Deck that “nearly half” of the cars it produced in the first quarter equipped LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cells that are free of nickel or cobalt. Currently, LFP batteries are used in most of our standard range vehicle products, as well as commercial energy storage applications.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

To this end, Honda believes that a multifaceted and multidimensional approach is needed, not a mere replacing of engines with batteries. Such core areas are: electrified products and services, battery, energy, Mobile Power Pack, hydrogen and software/connected technologies that connect all core areas. Introduction of EVs.

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Baua Electric

JULY 11, 2024

Advanced material extraction technology company International Battery Metals hit a significant milestone today, beginning lithium extraction operations at a new facility in the US. International Battery Metals Inc. Source: International Battery Metal Inc.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2023

The Cobalt Institute’s Cobalt Market Report, prepared by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, finds that cobalt market conditions have weakened substantially since the price peak in 2022. This dynamic will likely remain through to 2024, the report says, as a plentiful and growing supply surplus maintains pressure on prices.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Photo: Enel North America Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering. Enel North America has started constructing the Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project in Kaufman County, near Dallas.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America. —Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. Willys 4xe factory suspension lift delivers 10.1

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. Let’s look at the advancements in battery cost reduction, navigate through supply chain complexities, and explore the promising prospects ahead for the EV market.

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2022

It noted price hikes, particularly in energy and commodity markets. The legacy automaker aims to achieve 10% market share in North America by 2030 as it bolsters expansion in global growth markets. Battery-electric vehicles are central to its goals. The European automaker reported a group sales revenue of EUR 62.7

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The two parties will continue their cooperation in the areas of battery value creation, raw material supply chains and cathode material production which had been established in August. Furthermore, PowerCo and materials technology group Umicore have agreed to investigate a strategic supply agreement on cathode material for North America.

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Teslarati

MARCH 12, 2024

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for CATL from RMB 184 to RMB 210. Morgan Stanley forecasted that the Chinese battery supplier will return to solid profit growth later in 2024. ” The China-based battery supplier’s shares surged by 14.5% ” The China-based battery supplier’s shares surged by 14.5%

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2023

Under the agreement, GM will make a $650-million equity investment in Lithium Americas, which represents the largest-yet investment by an automaker to produce battery raw materials. Lithium Americas estimates the lithium extracted and processed from the project can support production of up to 1 million EVs per year.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2022

In connection with the commercial arrangements, LGES and LGC have officially recognized Li-Cycle as their preferred lithium-ion battery recycling partner in North America. Nickel is a key component for the production of lithium-ion batteries. LGES, LGC and Li-Cycle continue to explore additional opportunities globally.

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Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2023

Panasonic Energy and Mazda have entered into discussions regarding a medium- to long-term partnership for lithium-ion battery cell supply. The discussions include Panasonic Energy supplying Mazda with automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries made in the battery supply plants in Japan and North America.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Copper and zinc miner Teck Resources is considering building a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in British Columbia, CEO Jonathan Price said on Tuesday. He declined to estimate the facility’s potential cost, but said the facility would process batteries from roughly 140,000 electric vehicles each year.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 24, 2023

The 009 comes with either a 116-kWH battery pack or a 140-kWh unit that’s allegedly capable of offering over 500 miles of range on the Chinese test cycle. But the company has recently said pre-orders for Chinese customers will open on November 12th, adding that it would probably remain exclusive to the Asian market.

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