Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2024

Two men who are being accused of attempting to sell Tesla battery manufacturing and trade secrets were arrested in an undercover sting earlier this week. Interestingly, Pflugbeil and Shao both worked for Hibar Systems, a Canadian battery manufacturing company that Tesla bought in 2019. Subsequently, on or about Nov.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

QuantumScape Corporation, a developer of next generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles, and Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp., Volkswagen and QuantumScape previously announced the formation of a manufacturing joint venture to prepare for the mass production of solid-state batteries for Volkswagen.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2019

Consumer Reports said that emails and other government documents released publicly for the first time show failures by Tesla regarding its safety claims and the performance of Autopilot. It shouldn’t take a Freedom of Information Act data dump to know what’s going on here.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when GM announced that it would start its new Ultium battery-powered electric vehicle push with the GMC Hummer EV. Granted, the documents only reference the Hummer EV’s 1,000-hp, $110,295 Edition 1 version, but the specs are pretty telling. . It just felt a bit strange.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Following several new documents containing details of the Tesla Cybertruck posted to the EPA’s website, we have been able to better understand the efficiencies the truck will achieve. more… The post EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with the US Department of Labor and the AFL-CIO, is launching a national workforce development strategy for lithium-battery manufacturing. The pilots will support industry-labor cooperation and will provide sites for job task analyses and documenting worker competencies. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2022

Tesla lobbyist registry documents in Canada hint that the EV automaker has initiated talks with CN’s federal government. At least 40% of EV battery materials must follow the law’s sourcing requirements by 2024 to qualify for EV credits. The latest lobbyist record was posted on August 12. Canada as a Tesla Supplier.

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Teslarati

MARCH 29, 2024

The drone flyover, which was conducted by Tesla watcher Met God in Wilderness on March 28, 2024, showed a record 446 Megapack batteries in the Lathrop Megafactory’s premises. Trucks that seemed designed to transport the grid-scale batteries from the Megafactory were also spotted at the location. MW of power and 3.9 MWh of energy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

FREYR Battery has entered into nine frame agreements with key suppliers for the supply of battery materials required for the Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) being built in Mo i Rana, Norway. FREYR is on track to start the initial sample production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in its CQP in the second half of 2022.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2021

SAE International has released J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing , a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. —Bob Galyen, chair of the SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK, a research institute in Berlin, is participating with the Battery Pass Consortium to design and implement the technical standards of the EU’s digital battery passport.

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InsideEVs

JULY 10, 2023

Nio's solid-state battery is slightly heavier but much more energy dense than its current lithium-ion packs.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2019

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, with colleagues at Beijing Institute of Technology, have demonstrated the potential of rechargeable tellurium (Te) nanowire positive electrodes to construct ultrahigh-capacity rechargeable tellurium-aluminum batteries (TABs). A g -1 ) along with an initial 1.4 Zhang et al.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech isn’t going to be making up any significant portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Panasonic shared a video earlier this year that documents its evolution in battery technology and manufacturing. Hosted by Shawn Watanabe, Head of Energy Technology and Manufacturing, the video covers Panasonic’s contribution to the battery industry and the evolution of battery technology and manufacturing.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 15, 2022

Tesla has included a direct reference to the Model Y structural battery pack in an update to its Model Y owner’s manual. The document noted that new Model Ys equipped with structural batteries have lift points that differ slightly.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2020

FREYR AS and 24M Technologies signed a definitive License and Services Agreement to use 24M’s SemiSolid lithium-ion battery platform technology ( earlier post ) in FREYR’s planned facilities in Mo i Rana, Norway. 24M’s SemiSolid battery cell simplifies and enables stronger recycling opportunities. —Tom Jensen, the CEO of FREYR.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

New EPA documents reveal the main powertrain upgrades that Tesla applied to the new Model X – higher battery energy density and more powerful motors. more… The post Tesla upgraded Model X with higher battery energy density and more powerful motors appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

We are very pleased to progress and expand our relationship with Glencore, a global leader in the supply and recycling of battery raw materials and in the production of cobalt. Cobalt is a core component in FREYR’s lithium-ion battery cells, which will be produced at the company’s facilities under development in Mo i Rana, Norway.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2023

It offers information on the location of high-voltage cables, battery packs, and other key components as well as step-by-step instructions on how to safely shut down the electric vehicle’s power supply in case of an emergency.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2021

and Samsung SDI have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Stellantis N.V. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 24, 2022

An assembly issue has led to the recall of 13,722 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid vehicles from the 2022 and 2023 model years, according to recall documents posted by the federal government.

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Teslarati

MAY 25, 2021

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Teslarati earlier today that it is investigating 2020 and 2021 Porsche Taycan models for 12-volt battery issues that are leading to a “loss of motive power,” according to an Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Resume document.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2021

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has expanded its material testing capabilities to include performance and compatibility evaluations of the rubber, elastomers and thermoplastics used to seal and safely maintain lithium-ion batteries. The company has installed equipment and adopted new testing protocols in its Plymouth, Mich.,

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Electrek

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A recent report out of China cites documentation that major battery supplier BYD intends to raise the prices of its lithium battery cells by at least 20% beginning November 1. BYD notes market changes surrounding the limits of raw materials for lithium batteries as the reason for the price hike.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Its most recent recall is also weird, but it’s also a little embarrassing: The electric SUV could experience a component failure in its battery pack that occurs while DC fast charging or romping on the accelerator. Ford recalled almost 35,000 2021 and 2022 Mustang Mach-Es equipped with the extended-range battery for the issue.

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Teslarati

JUNE 25, 2023

Tesla has initiated a recall for the Model 3 and Model Y over a potential fault in the affected vehicles’ pyrotechnic battery disconnect. Affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a non-functioning pyrotechnic battery disconnect,” the document read. The NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report can be viewed below.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2024

Porsche is recalling just 749 Taycan all-electric vehicles from 2021 to 2024 due to a high-voltage battery short-circuiting risk. Porsche Taycan , Taycan 4S, and Taycan 4 Cross Turismo vehicles were identified by data analytics they may have a potential issue with short-circuiting in the high-voltage battery. I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The Swiss battery system manufacturer ecovolta has developed a standardized Li-ion traction battery which can significantly reduce the time and expense needed to bring electric vehicles to the serial production stage. Previously, customised battery packs were developed for each individual vehicle model. evoTractionBattery.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2013

NTSB said that examination of the flight recorder data from the JAL B-787 airplane indicated that the APU battery did not exceed its designed voltage of 32 volts. The lithium-ion battery that powered the auxiliary power unit has been examined in the NTSB Materials Laboratory in Washington. Both investigations remain ongoing.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2021

Norway-based battery cell maker FREYR AS and Alussa Energy Acquisition Corp., disclosed that FREYR is in negotiations with a major multinational industrial conglomerate (the JV Partner) potentially to develop battery production facilities in North America. 24M) at a battery manufacturing facility in North America.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2023

Once the vehicle has been retrofitted, the owner receives all the necessary certification and registration documents indicating the type of fuel as “Electricity” (EL) rather than gasoline (ES). kWh 5 kWp/48 kWp engine Two-year guarantee

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Ganschow referred to Tesla’s application documents, which were partially blacked out. The partially redacted documents served as a basis for the hearing. The documents discussed Giga Berlin’s annual production capacity for electric vehicles and battery cells. He stated that Tesla’s updates to its documents are legal.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2022

Despite Tesla’s silence on the matter, it appears that BYD batteries are indeed making their way to the company’s vehicles. As per recent reports, the Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries have reportedly received approval from the European Union, paving the way for the vehicles to start their ramp in Gigafactory Berlin.

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CN EV Post

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

NIO's third-generation battery swap station will not only be able to store more batteries, but is also expected to be compatible with battery packs of different specifications and sizes, the latest patent documents show. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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