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Electric Car Corporation Plc Launches the Citroën C1 ev’ie Electric Vehicle

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UK-based Electric Car Corporation Plc ( ECC ) has officially launched an all-electric version of the Citroën C1, the C1 ev’ie. The C1 ev’ie. The Citroën C1 ev’ie is assembled in the UK from the donor car. Its Li-ion battery pack can be fully charged in 6-7 hours from a domestic 13 amp socket. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen, Stellantis and Glencore backing ACG in $1B purchase of Brazilian nickel sulfide and copper mines

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Volkswagen, Stellantis and Glencore are supporting the purchase of the Atlantic Nickel nickel sulfide and the Mineraçao Vale Verde copper mine in Brazil by ACG , a London-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), for US$ 1 billion. Atlantic Nickel The resulting company will be named ACG Electric Metals.

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The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project

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Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com Japan’s UBE Corporation will build an EV battery chemicals factory in Louisiana to set up a US EV battery supply chain – and compete with China. That contributes to extended battery life and increased driving range. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

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This deal follows Core Lithium’s Board making a Final Investment Decision to commence development of the company’s wholly owned Finniss Project , located near Darwin in the Northern Territory (NT). In early 2021, Yahua also signed a deal to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to US EV manufacturer Tesla over the next five years.

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UK company gets electric car battery boost

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Dundee-based Axeon, Europe’s largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier, has received the nod to develop a high capacity battery system for the electric Citroen C1 ev’ie. The vehicle, which is manufactured by the UK-based Electric Car Corporation, has a range of more than 60 miles and a top speed of 60mph.

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Renesas unveils automotive gateway based on new R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs for next-gen vehicle computers; support for ISO/SAE 21434

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In addition, a virtual platform (VPF) is available from a partner company, enabling early software development and evaluation to reduce design time and cost. The RAA271041 and RAA271005 PMICs provide a complete power solution from vehicle battery down to system voltage. Integrated Ethernet TSN switch offers bandwidth of 3 x 2.5

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Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar

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The French automaker’s CEO, Luca de Meo, said at the Geneva Motor Show that the company is in “good discussions” with VW, according to a report in Automotive News Europe. The Twingo will also use an LFP battery to cut costs. Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market.