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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. This drying procedure usually causes high electricity costs.

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MAHLE combing advantages of SCT and MCT motors in new tech kit; new thermal management module

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This reduces installation space, development effort and costs. The MAHLE thermal management module enables up to 20 percent more cruising range, less installation space, and lower systems costs. The thermal management module combines a heat exchanger, coolant pumps, condenser, chiller, sensors and valves in one unit.

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Tesla FSD in China could add $2.3 billion in annual earnings by 2030: Bank of America

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The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers also noted that Tesla has cleared data security and processing requirements in the country. Bank of America noted that FSD may also generate zero earnings in China if Tesla gets pressured to release the system at no cost to consumers to give itself an edge against rivals in the country.

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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035. Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York adopted the ACC II regulations in 2022.

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Honeywell and Nexceris to co-develop sensor-based solutions to prevent thermal runaway in EV batteries

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To help mitigate these risks, automobile manufacturers are looking to incorporate technology to provide enhanced safety.

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New government in Italy plans 1 million electric cars by 2022, could cost $10B

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Last year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. According to a Bloomberg report, the new Five Star government elected in March is calling for incentives to put 1 million electric cars on Italy's roads by 2022.

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Volkswagen brand to invest €1B by 2026 in South America; targeting 40% growth in Brazil

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The task now is to continue working on the cost position and at the same time implementing the product offensive. Today, Volkswagen is Brazil’s largest automobile manufacturer, having produced a total of 25 million vehicles in 70 years, four million of which were exported. Buzz and ID.4