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BMW Group creates closed recycling loop for high-voltage batteries in China

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The BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) has established a closed loop for reuse of the raw materials nickel, lithium and cobalt from high-voltage batteries that are no longer suitable for use in electric vehicles. China is the world’s largest market for electric vehicles.

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BMW Group shifting to cylindrical BMW cells in NEUE KLASSE from 2025; 46xx

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With the new BMW round cell specially designed for the electric architecture of the NEUE KLASSE models, it will be possible to increase the range of the highest-range model by up to 30% (according to WLTP). The cobalt and lithium used as raw materials for the new generation of BMW battery cells will be sourced from certified mines.

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DOE to issue $47M FY17 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity

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Analysis suggests that cost parity between electric drive and internal combustion vehicles is possible under certain scenarios when battery pack costs fall below $125/kWh (useable energy). The purpose of this topic is to identify proof-of-concept or seedling projects that will complement the research in the Battery500 Program.

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DOE to award almost $20M to new research and development projects for advanced vehicle technologies

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This topic seeks proof-of-concept, or seedling projects that complement the VTO Battery500 Consortium’s research to more than double the specific energy (to 500 watt-hours per kilogram) of lithium battery technologies which will result in smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery packs, and more affordable electric vehicles.

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Verifying the origin of EV battery materials at the source: Traceability challenges, Part Two

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