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VW's last engines, Toyota batteries, Ford names: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota explains why it still uses nickel-metal hydride batteries. VW announced that it is now designing the last combustion engines it will sell. Ford trademarks two possible names that could go on its upcoming electric SUV. All this and.

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Cirba Solutions helps Toyota expand battery recycling network to nationwide program – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

New automotive battery plant Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) is also under construction and expected to open in 2025 with a $14-billion investment.

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The new F-150 has a past

Electric Auto Association

‘E&E News’ tells the story of the Ford RangerEV BY RON FREUND: Director, ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. Optional were Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, the same as those used in Toyota’s RAV4EV and Honda’s EV+. We update you with EV news monthly. Ford RangerEV. Sign up for our newsletter. Email Address.

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Redwood Materials recovers ~95% of metals from EOL battery packs

Teslarati

The battery recycling company also worked with dismantlers to collect and recycle lithium ion and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) from EOL vehicle batteries. “The Redwood Materials worked with partners on the program , including Toyota, Ford Motor Company, Volvo Cars, and Volkswagen Group of America.

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Toyota shoots for battery cells with 932 miles of range

Teslarati

Toyota will apply its bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries used by Aqua and Crown hybrid vehicles to its battery electric vehicles (BEV). The legacy automaker is working on a solid-state battery that can yield up to ~750 miles of range with a charging time of 10 minutes.

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Pay Attention: Toyota Unveils New Tacoma

The Truth About Cars

kWh nickel-metal hydride battery to produce a system total of 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The new Tacoma will go on sale later this year, with hybrid models arriving in early 2024. Subtract 8 and 7 respectively if you select the manual box. It tag teams an electric motor and 1.87-kWh

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Toyota finds new use for electric car batteries

Green Cars News

What do you do with nickel-metal hydride batteries that were previously used in hybrid cars (pictured)? Toyota has the answer. The Japanese carmaker is to start selling an electricity management system that makes use of the recycled batteries, starting from this April.