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SAE International issues best practice for lithium-ion battery storage

Green Car Congress

SAE International has released a new standard document that aids in mitigating risk for the storage of lithium-ion cells, traction batteries, and battery systems intended for use in automotive-type propulsion systems and similar large format (e.g., stationary, industrial) applications. —Ronald M.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk ponders 12V lithium-ion battery replacements for older cars

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According to the CEO, Tesla would be looking into the idea of equipping older vehicles with a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, similar to the Model S Plaid. Model S Li-Ion battery pic.twitter.com/QvFLPpDXI5 — Tesla Raj (@tesla_raj) June 11, 2021. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 26, 2021. until the Model Y. .

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Honda unveils e:Ny1 EV in Germany

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Honda revealed its second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1, at its European Media Event in Offenbach, Germany. Under the floor sits a high-capacity lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 412 km (WLTP) of range and DC fast-charging capability that can go from 10 to 80% in 45 minutes.

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Tesla Secret Masterplan #3 Leaking Event

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Tesla had an Investor Day event at its gigafactory in Austin, TX, today. Somehow, during this event, Secret Master Plan #3 got leaked to some people. It even appeared on a website that did not understand the nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Or is there some ambiguity in “secret.”

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AllCell receives lithium-ion battery production order from Matra

Green Car Congress

France-based Matra has engaged AllCell to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for several of Matra’s light electric vehicle models sold in the European market. Matra and AllCell will co-host a media event to disclose more details at the EV Battery 2011 Forum held in Barcelona on 12-14 April.

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Leclanché advances safety of its Li-ion batteries with no compromise to cell performance; new electrolyte additive

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Leclanché reports a significant breakthrough in the safety of its lithium-ion batteries without compromising cell performance. By adding a special fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition, Leclanché has lowered the risk of a thermal event by close to 80%.

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Argonne hosting webinar on profitably recycling EV batteries; EverBatt tool

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Qiang Dai, sustainability analyst at Argonne, will show how anyone can measure the costs of recycling lithium-ion batteries and how the process affects the environment with Argonne’s free EverBatt tool. Eventually, millions of tons of lithium-ion batteries that power those cars will reach their end of life.