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Tesla to bring LFP battery supply chain to US – Bloomberg News – ET Auto

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Tesla is expanding its battery facility in Sparks, Nevada to bring the supply chain for cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP) to the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. Tesla, Nevada Economic Development Bureau and CATL did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

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Slowing EV uptake may delay Panasonic’s EV battery expansion, says CEO – ET Auto

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may prompt Tesla-supplier Panasonic to delay investing in additional plants to boost its automotive battery capacity in North America, the Japanese group’s chief executive said. Kusumi’s remarks may suggest Panasonic will not build a third battery plant in North America with its energy unit any time soon.

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H&T Recharge to supply EV battery cylindrical cans to Panasonic Energy – Charged EVs

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There’s more to a lithium-ion battery cell than a handful of lithium in a little metal can. Battery supplier Panasonic Energy has signed a long-term agreement with H&T Recharge, a German battery component manufacturer, for the supply of battery cans in North America.

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain – Charged EVs

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Aqua Metals has developed a process for recycling lithium-ion batteries that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective than current methods (see our recent in-depth interview with company execs ). At full scale, Aqua will provide 30% of the nickel and lithium carbonate needed at 6K’s PlusCAM facility.

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Tesla finally moves forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells

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Tesla finally moved forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells a year after the original announcement. Tesla Gigafactory Nevada was the first major step in Tesla’s effort to secure battery cell supply for its ambitious growth. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Factorial Energy emerges from stealth with 40 Ah solid-state battery cell for EVs

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Factorial Energy , a start-up solid-state battery technology company, emerged from stealth mode with a 40Ah solid-state battery cell for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Factorial also announced the appointment of senior industry leaders with deep technical and automotive experience to its leadership team.

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Renault nears EV battery recycling partnership in ‘advanced’ talks

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French automotive manufacturer Renault is reportedly in advanced talks with prospective partners about recycling used electric vehicle (EV) battery metals. Discussions of battery recycling partnerships have progressed to an “advanced” stage at Renault, according to statements from one company executive this week (via Reuters ).

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