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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

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Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota says no small, cheap EV is in the works Although many automakers, including VW, Stellantis, and Kia, have revealed plans to launch low-cost EVs under $30,000 (£25,000), Toyota says not so fast. The post A cheap Toyota EV?

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Efficient recovery of lithium from spent LiFePO4 batteries via air oxidation–water leaching at room temperature

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The use of LFP batteries in EVs is increasing rapidly, especially in China, due to low-cost, safety, excellent thermal stability and superior cycling performance. However, the researchers note, a huge number of end-of-life batteries will emerge due to the limited lifespan of LFP batteries (8–10 years).

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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.

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Harvard team demonstrates new metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery; potential breakthrough for low-cost grid-scale storage

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Researchers at Harvard have demonstrated a metal-free organic–inorganic aqueous flow battery—a quinone–bromide flow battery (QBFB)—as an example of a class of energy storage materials that exploits the favorable chemical and electrochemical properties of a family of molecules known as quinones. Huskinson et al. Background.

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RPI team develops method to use paper-making by-product in lithium-sulfur batteries

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Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have now developed a method to use this cheap and abundant waste byproduct to build a components for lithium-sulfur batteries. Lignosulfonate, a sulfonated carbon waste material, is a major by-product in the papermaking industry. per cycle over 200 cycles. Click to enlarge.

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Mukkpet Tank review: How good is a super low-cost full-suspension fat tire e-bike?

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But it works, which is what cheap e-bike hunters are after. The 48V 15Ah battery is even surprisingly large for this price. The post Mukkpet Tank review: How good is a super low-cost full-suspension fat tire e-bike? Or check out both – you do you, my friend! Then there’s the performance.

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Renault and Powervault in EV battery “second-life” partnership trial

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In the UK, Renault and Powervault are partnering to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. This partnership will reduce the cost of a Powervault smart battery unit by 30%, helping Powervault to bring home energy storage to the tipping point of mass-market roll-out in the UK.

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