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Chevrolet to recall 68,667 MY 2017-2019 Bolt EVs worldwide over battery fire risk

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In October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in relation to three reported Bolt fires; GM said that it was already deep into its own investigation, and is working closely with NHTSA on diagnosing the problem. 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

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Volkswagen-led research team to recycle batteries multiple times for the first time; HVBatCycle

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The HVBatCycle research consortium—a partnership of industrial and scientific communities—has the goal of keeping cathode metals, electrolyte and graphite permanently in a closed material cycle (closed loop). Closing the loop requires complex interdisciplinary processes.

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Porsche and Hydro to cooperate on low-carbon aluminum and battery materials recycling

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Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by using low-carbon aluminum and extrusions from Hydro. One of the key elements of this project will be to investigate how to build efficient closed loop solutions for Porsche’s EV-batteries.

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Investigators Outline Critical Questions in Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident

Baua Electric

Investigators have identified several questions as they try to get to the bottom of what caused a part of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane to be blown out in midflight on Friday, including about how a critical component was installed. Their work is expected to carry on for weeks. and the Federal Aviation Administration. “I 27 and Dec.

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Volvo Cars to work with Northvolt to boost energy density in battery cells up to 50% compared to today in near-term; seeking 1000 Wh/l this decade

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In the near-term, Volvo Cars plans to work with Northvolt to increase the energy density in its battery cells by up to 50% compared to what is on the market today. While the company will increase the battery energy in its cars over the coming decade, it will also work to continuously reduce their carbon impact.

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Tesla pauses Model 3 Highland deliveries in Australia 

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We regret to inform you that deliveries of Model 3 in Australia will be paused from close of business on 17 January 2024. This pause is related to a technical compliance matter that we are working closely with the relevant authorities,” Tesla told Model 3 reservation holders in the email.

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Transparency Depends on Digital Breadcrumbs

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From the moment we wake up and reach for our smartphones and throughout the day as we text each other, upload selfies to social media, shop, commute, work, work out, watch streaming media, pay bills, and travel, and even while we’re sleeping, we spew personal data like jets sketching contrails across the sky.

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