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Large differences among the recent increases in the cost of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles

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This post examines the recent changes in the costs of powering gasoline, diesel, and electric vehicles. The expectation was that the cost of electricity had recently increased much less than the costs of gasoline and diesel. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.

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BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

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The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019. More recently, labor costs started to rise.

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Rivian links supply chain woes to ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict

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In its 10-K filing on Thursday, March 31, Rivian stated that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted its business and operations. The company listed the conflict in Ukraine as one of the reasons it continues to struggle with production. “We The company mentioned risks in battery cell pricing and availability.

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Redwood Materials scopes out EU locations for new battery recycling plant

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JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials has narrowed down the locations for its new battery recycling plant in Europe. Germany would be a good location for Redwood Materials’ battery recycling plant in Europe. Tesla Giga Berlin might benefit from a Redwood Materials battery plant nearby. Pros of Redwood Materials Germany.

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Tesla says ‘nearly half’ of the vehicles it produced in Q1 equipped LFP batteries

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Tesla revealed in its Q1 2022 Shareholder Deck that “nearly half” of the cars it produced in the first quarter equipped LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cells that are free of nickel or cobalt. Currently, LFP batteries are used in most of our standard range vehicle products, as well as commercial energy storage applications.

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Tesla’s years of battery tech investments are becoming a buffer against nickel’s rising costs

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For years, Tesla has invested heavily in its supply chain and battery strategy. So focused was the company in these endeavors that it even decided to design and produce its own batteries, the 4680 cells. But while nickel is a critical ingredient of lithium-ion batteries, experts have predicted an upcoming shortage for some time.

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Tesla shows foresight with undisclosed nickel supply deal with Vale: report

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Nickel is an essential component for the batteries of the company’s flagship vehicles, such as the Model S and the Model X. Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nickel was already experiencing a rise in cost. But following Ukraine’s invasion, the price of the material saw an even more drastic rise.