BMW, Lithium-Ion Batteries and Redwood Materials
Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones
These efforts are about to be given a big boost. Recent breakthroughs in recycling, together with a spate of technological improvements, mean that within a decade or so most of the global demand for raw materials to build new batteries could be met by recycling old ones.
Revolutionary new batteries could help electric cars travel a million kilometers
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the transportation landscape, but one major challenge remains: battery lifespan. Over time, EV batteries degrade, necessitating costly and environmentally damaging replacements.
New Research Shows Electric Car Batteries Last Longer Than Expected
New research shows that electric car batteries have a significantly longer lifespan than many previously feared. A study from the Canadian company Geotab reveals that modern electric vehicle batteries degrade 22 percent slower than older battery technologies.
Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds
A new study of 10,000 electric cars shows that their battery packs should outlast the vehicles themselves. Geotab, an
BMW Will Recycle All Of Its Old EV Lithium-Ion Batteries In The US
The car manufacturer will work with leading battery recycler Redwood Materials to recycle the lithium-ion batteries used in its electric, plug-in hybrid, and mild hybrids models,
Redwood Materials to handle battery recycling for BMW electric vehicles
BMW of North America has announced a new partnership with Redwood Materials aimed at improving the lifecycle of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This collaboration seeks to enhance BMW's electric vehicle operations by focusing on the recycling and reuse of critical materials found in lithium-ion batteries.
Chinese Battery Firms Face Two Challenges: IP Disputes And The U.S. Political Climate
The lawsuits Preston said, involve high profile Chinese battery manufacturers like COSMX, ATL, and CATL (which is ...
Feds announce $355M for 4 electric vehicle battery projects in Michigan
Four projects will receive a combined $355 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, officials announced Friday.
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Powering a Battery-Only Vehicle Is 23-Times Slower Than Powering a Hybrid -Why It Matters
We compare and contrast the time per mile to power a hybrid-electric vs. adding electricity to a battery-electric vehicle.
3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
After years of subpar performance, there's now a light at the end of the tunnel for all three companies ... and their stocks.
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Electric vehicle battery plan in Thornton gets $50 million federal grant to boost supply chain, add Colorado jobs
A manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries in Thornton is getting a $50 million grant as part of a larger Department of ...
The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires
EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective.
Indicators 2024: An overview of electric vehicles and infrastructure
Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute, this week said The Institute's Energy Task Force has produced a report on electric vehicles and electric vehicle infrastructure. The study is an ...
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Battery breakthrough gives electric cars huge range boost
This loss in capacity can be addressed by coating the cathode in a special material, which could significantly improve the battery’s performance and increase the range of an electric car by up ...
Seeking to counter China, US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The Biden administration is awarding $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and ...