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ProLogium to build €5.2B gigafactory for solid-state batteries in France

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Founded in 2006, ProLogium has demonstrated its ability to produce solid-state batteries (SSBs) on a large scale; ProLogium’s automated pilot production line—activated in 2017—has supplied nearly 8,000 solid-state battery sample cells to international automotive OEMs for testing and module development.

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Elektromotive Extends European Recharging Network to Belgium and Luxembourg

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Elektromotive and The PluginCompany are working together to educate major businesses and legislators in Belgium and Luxembourg about the benefits of zero-emissions motoring and the need for compatible recharging infrastructures.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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From 1 July 2024, only rechargeable industrial and electric vehicles batteries for which a carbon footprint declaration has been established, can be placed on the market. Since 2006, batteries and waste batteries have been regulated at EU level under the Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC). Background.

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ABB wins $20M order from HESS for e-bus flash-charging technology

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A further 1 to 5 minutes of charging at the terminus at the end of the line—at 400 kW—enables a full recharge of the batteries. Since the route’s inauguration in 2006, passenger numbers have increased, leading to overcrowded buses.

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POSCO to set up two JVs with Huayou Cobalt for Li-ion battery precursors and cathodes

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The company has been active in cobalt and copper resources exploration and development in Africa since 2006. In April 2017, POSCO CEO Kwon Ohjoon announced plans to build a smart factory that would be capable of producing anode materials for rechargeable batteries.

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BP invests $5M in mobile electric vehicle charging company FreeWire; intro at some retail sites this year

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The L2 models recharge from a wall outlet; each unit is equipped with dual J1772 plugs and can charge 2 vehicles at once. The L3 fast chargers also recharge from a wall outlet; each model is compatible with CHAdeMO or Tesla standards. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5 kW or DC fast charging at 50 kW.

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Aura to introduce 10 kW hybrid APU

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In 2006, Aura introduced a 5 kW hybrid APU for long-haul trucks. When the batteries are discharged to a pre-determined level, the internal combustion engine will automatically turn on and the AuraGen seamlessly continue to provide the AC power to support the load and simultaneously provide the DC power required to recharge the batteries.

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