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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. The raw materials obtained in this way are then used in production of new battery cells for the BMW Group.

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

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The newly-developed sixth generation of our lithium-ion cells will bring a huge leap in technology that will increase energy density by more than 20 percent, improve charging speed by up to 30 percent and enhance range by up to 30 percent. We are also reducing CO 2 emissions from cell production by up to 60 percent.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) represents a significant step towards environmental sustainability. Addressing their disposal is critical to maintaining the environmental integrity of electric mobility. Addressing their disposal is critical to maintaining the environmental integrity of electric mobility.

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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). Development of Electric Traction Drive Systems. Battery500 Seedling Projects. kW/kilogram; power density of ≥4.0