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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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The demand for domestically produced and sustainably sourced battery metals has grown at a near insatiable rate over recent years, as the domestic manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion batteries has grown exponentially from less than 50 GWh/year to now more than 700 GWh/year of operational and announced capacity.

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Cirba Solutions and General Motors extend collaboration on EV battery recycling

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Cirba Solutions (previously Retriev Solutions, LLC) has extended a prior agreement with General Motors (GM) to recycle electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery and cell scrap generated by manufacturing and research at select GM facilities through 2024.

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. In what has been the transmission tunnel since the days of the Countach, there is a lithium-ion battery instead, which powers the electric motors. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter

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2024 Polestar 2 receives major update, including new motors, batteries and first rear-wheel drive

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For the 2024 model year, the premium compact EV features a new high-tech front end that reflects the design language premiered by Polestar 3, substantial performance increases with all-new electric motors, even more powerful batteries, sustainability improvements and, for the first time in a Polestar, rear-wheel drive. seconds, down to 6.2

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

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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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General Motors acquires battery software startup ALGOLiON

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General Motors has acquired substantially all the assets of Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON Ltd. ALGOLiON has developed cutting edge battery analytics and prediction software that will help General Motors deliver great performing EVs for our customers. for an undisclosed sum.

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Hyundai Motor Group and SK On to build EV battery facility in Bartow County, Georgia

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Kemp announced that Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the US. billion in Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, an EV manufacturing facility in Bryan County. Earlier post.).

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