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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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This rapid growth in demand has been further amplified with the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) in the Fall of 2022, which includes mechanisms to incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers and consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) that source battery metals from domestic manufacturers.

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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J. 2019.03.063.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Despite issues with the efficiency and cost of hydrogen as a fuel, FCEV remains in the conversation as a technology for long-haul trucking applications, where a greater range is required, though the viability of this technology is dependent on the production of low-cost green hydrogen. Electric Two-wheelers - 9 GWh.

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Rising Fuel Prices Have Imparted A Potent Boost To The Indian Electric Scooter Market

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Other factors driving demand and sales of electric scooters in India include a growing range of electric scooters, decreasing parity between the upfront costs of electric and ICE scooters, and lower cost of ownership for EVs compared to their ICE counterparts. In January 2020, Bajaj unveiled their first product under the Chetak brand.

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