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VW's last engines, Toyota batteries, Ford names: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota explains why it still uses nickel-metal hydride batteries. VW announced that it is now designing the last combustion engines it will sell. Ford trademarks two possible names that could go on its upcoming electric SUV. All this and.

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Redwood Materials and Rotary collaborate to collect used batteries

Teslarati

The organization accepted lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride batteries. Visit [link] pic.twitter.com/72NQqevovW — Redwood Materials (@RedwoodMat) April 29, 2024 Last year, Bellevue Rotary Club organized a similar event with Redwood materials, asking people to bring their cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

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2025 Lexus ES hybrid continues on sipping 44 mpg combined for $46,1000

Baua Electric

The current-generation ES was introduced for the 2019 model year and received a refresh for 2021 that included a switch from a nickel-metal hydride to a more compact lithium-ion battery pack. The post 2025 Lexus ES hybrid continues on sipping 44 mpg combined for $46,1000 appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Cirba Solutions helps Toyota expand battery recycling network to nationwide program – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

New automotive battery plant Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) is also under construction and expected to open in 2025 with a $14-billion investment.

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The new F-150 has a past

Electric Auto Association

‘E&E News’ tells the story of the Ford RangerEV BY RON FREUND: Director, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Optional were Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, the same as those used in Toyota’s RAV4EV and Honda’s EV+. We update you with EV news monthly. Ford RangerEV. Sign up for our newsletter. Email Address.

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Redwood Materials recovers ~95% of metals from EOL battery packs

Teslarati

The battery recycling company also worked with dismantlers to collect and recycle lithium ion and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) from EOL vehicle batteries. “The Redwood Materials worked with partners on the program , including Toyota, Ford Motor Company, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group of America.

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Toyota shoots for battery cells with 932 miles of range

Teslarati

Toyota will apply its bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries used by Aqua and Crown hybrid vehicles to its battery electric vehicles (BEV). The legacy automaker is working on a solid-state battery that can yield up to ~750 miles of range with a charging time of 10 minutes.

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