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Porsche, Customcells plant to start production in 2024 with 100 MWh/year; Si anode, BASF HED NCM cathode

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Porsche and joint venture partner Customcells, a spin-off from Fraunhofer, also announced the launch of production of high-performance battery cells at Porsche’s Weissach Development Center. We are very pleased that together with BASF we are bringing an environmentally friendly cell technology to series-production readiness.

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Volkswagen initially investing €460M to convert Wolfsburg plant for EV production

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The compact electric car will be leaving the assembly line in Wolfsburg from 2023—initially in partial production, with full production slated from 2024. 3 ramp-up, a further all-electric model for the booming SUV segment is to boost Wolfsburg’s capacity utilization for EV production over the long term.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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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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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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Lunaz, a creator of electric classic cars, announced the first tranche of production availability for classic electric Range Rovers. The first production tranche is currently being allocated with first customer deliveries anticipated for the summer of 2021. From the start of production, fully roofless options will be offered.

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EV battery manufacturing expert network launched: Batteryline.com

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In the drive to supply the world with high quality and cost-effective batteries there is a need to improve worldwide production. Sustainable solutions like re-use, recycling and small ecological footprints increase those challenges. Sustainable solutions like re-use, recycling and small ecological footprints increase those challenges.

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Amprius Technologies passes military performance specification nail penetration test with 390 Wh/kg cell

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The test is used to determine the feasibility of a specific product in combat scenarios. When conducting the test, a 0.113-inch diameter stainless steel nail is driven through a fully charged cell at a prescribed speed. of the MIL-PRF-32383 (Military Performance Specification). Cells tested in accordance with 4.7.4.4.

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Cummins invests $24M in flow battery leader VoltStorage

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In addition, product development of the iron-salt technology will be accelerated towards commercialization. During charging or discharging, ions and electrons are transferred between the two half-cells, storing, or releasing energy in the electrolyte. The half-cells are separated by a membrane and together form the full battery cell.

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