Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The combustion engines with four, six, eight and 12 cylinders produced there will be manufactured at the company’s locations in Steyr in Austria and Hams Hall in the UK going forward. Plant Regensburg will also start manufacturing the new BMW X1 in 2022, which will be available both with an combustion engine and a fully-electric drive train.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

GWP processing routes using both grid-mix electricity and renewable electricity were evaluated in-line with LCA best-practice and Global Battery Alliance requirements for the battery passport. HPMSM produced in China using ore from South Africa has higher levels of trace elements of fluorine and silicon compared to Chvaletice’s HPMSM.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

But, like in many countries globally, electric vehicles (EVs) are currently priced out of the reach of most domestic consumers, while some countries in Africa, including South Africa, struggle with power outages and logjams on railways and at ports, making it difficult for global executives to invest in EVs on the continent.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2021

Fayalite (Fe 2 SiO 4 ) with extraordinary high heavy REE (HREE) contents in ultramafic cumulates of the Vergenoeg F-Fe-REE deposit (South Africa) provides the unique opportunity to study REE systematics in olivine. While some data for Mg-rich olivine exist, REE data for Fe-rich olivine are almost absent. —Brandt et al.

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EV Central

AUGUST 20, 2023

The Indian SUV and ute manufacturer Mahindra has revealed a tough electric concept that looks like a readymade rival for the Jeep Wrangler and GWM Tank. When these plans were announced, Mahindra declared an intention to use Volkswagen Group architectures and battery packs. Dubbed the Vision Thar.e Mahindra Thar.e But the Thar.e

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

Vanadium is a critical raw material according to the European Commission and features superior energy density compared to other battery materials. Currently, approximately 75% of global vanadium supply is sourced from China, South Africa, and Russia. The Vanadium Recovery Project (VRP) is targeting a 1.5

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Washington Post recently reported on some of the “dirty parts” of EV manufacturing, and it paints a picture of challenges ahead as more people look to make the shift to electrics. EV batteries weigh hundreds of pounds and require several minerals and other materials that have to be mined.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Georgia. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. The three questions of interest are: Which minerals are they? Is the United States self-sufficient or are we relying on imports for these minerals? Natural graphite.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2022

South Africa-based mining and metals group Sibanye-Stillwater acquired an initial 30.29% shareholding in Keliber Oy as announced on 23 February 2021, by way of a phased equity investment. Europe is rapidly becoming a leading hub for the manufacture of and market for batteries and electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

GE will invest an additional $70 million to expand its sodium-halide battery manufacturing plant in New York, which is part of the company’s new Energy Storage business. GE is also looking at using the batteries in heavy-duty hybrid applications such as in buses, locomotives and mining vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Describing its product goals and tracking progress toward its 2020 manufacturing priorities in its 2012 Sustainability Report , General Motors reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce the energy used and the environmental impacts of building and operating an automobile. Manufacturing energy use and emissions. MWh/vehicle in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We’re seeing more companies raising funds as they look to make the jump from concept cars to high-volume manufacturing. billion, the Enel Green Power South Africa portfolio, at $1.4 South Africa at $2.6 But the market looks increasingly crowded and consolidation is likely. —Colin McKerracher. billion, up 1%.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The battery of the new smart electric drive is produced by the Daimler subsidiary, Deutsche ACCUmotive, in Kamenz, Germany. This means smart is the first brand to offer its entire portfolio with both a combustion engine and also battery-electric drive. The new motors are being built at the Renault plant in Cléon, France.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

HT4 was designed specifically to operate as the next-generation testing vehicle, and its sole purpose was to give feedback to the engineers regarding battery performance, drive, handling and software. The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), as potential investor, is party to this Memorandum. Earlier post.)

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 31, 2023

Bounce Infinity, an electric scooter and removable battery company, has raised $20 million from existing investors, including Sequoia. The company ships to South Africa, Nepal, Kuwait, South America, and Sri Lanka. EV plans for Bounce Infinity also include building a battery swap network.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2023

LONDON — World miner Glencore, Stellantis and Volkswagen Crew’s battery unit PowerCo have yes to again a $1 billion do business in by means of blank-cheque treasure ACG Acquisition Corporate to shop for two mines in Brazil, ACG stated. Each mines usefulness hydropower for manufacturing and are taking into account expansions.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Besides achieving a significant technical and performance milestone for hydrogen-on-demand enabled fuel cells, it is also the first time that a fuel cell has moved beyond the prototype stage and entered the standard products list of a UAV manufacturer. In 2013 HES pushed forward with a new material and a highly simplified system.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2009

Optimal Energy , the Cape Town, South Africa-based company that unveiled the Joule full battery-electric multi-purpose urban passenger vehicle to the world at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 ( earlier post ), plans to have pilot fleets on the road in South Africa and globally from 2010 onwards, with mass production to start in South Africa from 2012.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

An all-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid ute benchmarked against the Rivian R1T will be one of the headline acts when China’s JAC Motors unleashes a comprehensive attack on the Australian market around mid-decade. JAC will roll out right-hand drive SUVs the same year, while passenger cars will follow after that. 2023 JAC JS6 SUV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2021

Because of increasing demand for value-added rare earth materials in European manufacturing, Toronto-based Neo seeks to expand and diversify its current supplies of rare earth feedstock at Silmet, which is the only operational rare earth separations facility in Europe.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

The report that focuses on seven product categories, engine parts, suspension & braking parts, transmission parts, braking parts, rubber components, cooling systems and filters, does not cover tyres and consumables such as batteries, coolants, and lubricants.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Tesla exceeded its production plan by producing 13,091 vehicles, including the first Model X vehicles, despite a one-week shut down to expand manufacturing capacity. Faced with growing demand for Powerpacks and Powerwalls, the company accelerated plans to expand manufacturing capacity. R&D spending remained above Q3 2014. Gigafactory.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The pilot project, which will form part of Volkswagen’s operations in Rwanda, was officially announced today by Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa and responsible for the Sub-Sahara Africa Region, in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Rwanda, Right Honourable Dr. Edouard Ngirente.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 6, 2023

However, there are still challenges ahead, most notably with procuring the raw materials needed for battery production. There are two ways to look at what is hindering EV adoption: Consumer challenges Manufacturer challenges Consumer challenges Lack of demand, especially in places like the US, Canada, and India, still hamper EV adoption.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

As of 20 July, participating governments include China, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy. Other initial partners include the International Energy Agency. Sustainable Development of Hydropower Initiative.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The new pickup will share some of its architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300, but will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

I prefer not to comment on it but simply wish to pass it on to others who might have wondered what the manufacturer said. Here goes: "The converters have been manufactured for over 20 years and we have 10,000+ units operating in South Africa at 120 volts, all using the same build, without any problems.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 31, 2022

The idea is that engineering and manufacturing of products all around cloud, artificial intelligence, 5G, will be redefined. We cover the entire value creation process from battery to vehicle, and charging infrastructure to the ecosystem. Also, some consultancy companies and technology companies, like SALT Solutions in Germany.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Increases in production of nonfuel mineral commodities and increases in prices of some industrial minerals and minerals used to make batteries contributed to the total value of nonfuel mineral production increasing in 2022, according to the report.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The first production Detroit Electric SP:01 ( earlier post ) has rolled off the line at the company’s Leamington Spa (UK) manufacturing facility. The battery in the SP:01 has been integrated into the chassis as a stressed member, adding stiffness to enhance handling and safety. The car runs 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100km/h in 3.9

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2012

Apart from regenerative braking, the Indigo Manza Hybrid Concept also recharges its Li-ion battery pack with a roof-mounted solar panel. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, Spain and South Africa. Tata Starbus Fuel Cell Concept. With more than 6.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

The achievements include shared platforms and powertrains, cooperation on advanced technologies, standardization of manufacturing methods, the expansion of the product line-ups and the extension of the global footprint of each partner. By the end of 2009, a total of 11 vehicles will be cross-manufactured. million units in 1999 to 6.9

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) can leverage its abundant cobalt resources and hydroelectric power to become a low-cost and low-emissions producer of lithium-ion battery cathode precursor materials, according to a new study on a unified African supply chain by BloombergNEF (BNEF). Source: BNEF.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 8, 2023

Africa’s low motorization rates compared to other parts of the world makes this highly probable. The transition to electric mobility presents a major opportunity for the African continent to leapfrog into the age of electric mobility, allowing most of the continent’s population to bypass the ICE age.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2021

Not far away from the Tenke operations, CMOC is also undertaking a feasibility study on the greenfield Kisanfu mine with its partner battery manufacturer CATL.

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Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Lithium-ion battery recycling took a big step forward this week, as a Hawaiian utility announced it is undertaking one of the biggest examples of grid-storage recycling in North America to date. As such, it sets the stage for an expected rise in stationary battery storage recycling in the future.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

W ith all of the accelerated development in advanced batteries, most car companies are focusing on that technological track. If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. Here is an exception from the largest car maker in India. So, in a sense, this is an electric car.

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