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Tesla is using a new 12v Lithium-ion battery in the Model S Plaid

Teslarati

Among the many changes that Tesla implemented in the new Model S Plaid, a new, 12-volt lithium-ion battery is one of the most subtle yet significant improvements the company made to its flagship sedan. This could be due to the overwhelming amount of strain that is put on battery cells when running an electric vehicle.

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

Electric Vehicles India

Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it . Lithium-ion batteries are something which everyone prefers over lead-acid batteries, since the last ten years its been seen used mostly mobiles to every electronic appliance. Read further to know more about the climate impact of lithium-ion batteries. .

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South 8 and NanoGraf to produce batteries using liquefied gas electrolyte for the US Army – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

million subcontract with NanoGraf, South 8 will develop a high-rate injection system for its LiGas electrolyte to bolster domestic production of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. Today’s soldiers lug around massive amounts of Li-ion batteries—sometimes more than 20 pounds worth—to power all their high-tech gadgets. Under a $6.4-million

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2023 Cadillac LYRIQ, Fisker PEAR Production in Ohio — EV News Updates

CleanTechnica EVs

There’s electric vehicle news galore. So, here’s another roundup of electric vehicle updates from around the EV market. Electric Car News 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ drives closer to delivery Polestar reduces greenhouse gas-emissions by 6% per car Ford joins appeal to the EU […].

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Honeywell’s newest partnership aims to prevent EV battery fires

Teslarati

Honeywell announced it has landed a new partnership with Nexceris, the company that developed Li-ion Tamer lithium-ion gas detection solutions, in an attempt to increase electric vehicle safety. The sensors will detect gases produced from excessive temperatures in lithium-ion batteries.

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Construction to start on Keliber’s lithium refinery; €588M investment in full project

Green Car Congress

Starting the construction of the refinery is a significant milestone in Keliber’s lithium project, which is now proceeding into the implementation phase. Keliber’s lithium hydroxide production is based on soda leaching technology, which benefits from material and energy efficiency. —Keliber CEO Hannu Hautala.

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How do sodium-ion batteries charge within seconds – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This abundance makes sodium-ion batteries a potentially cheaper and more sustainable alternative to the lithium-ion batteries that currently dominate the market. However, until now, the performance of sodium-ion batteries has lagged behind that of their lithium-ion counterparts.

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