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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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b) Region-specific/vehicle-specific/battery-specific cumulative (from 2010 to 2050) demand for critical metals and the cumulative potential secondary production from recycling. (c) c) Sensitivity of cumulative requirement under different battery scenarios. Recycling w/2nd” denotes retired batteries reused as ESSs before recycling.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

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BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? The batteries are a major reason behind BYD’s success.

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BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns – sources – ET Auto

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China’s BYD plans to end production of the pouch-type batteries used in its best-selling hybrids as the automaker seeks to address durability concerns and the risk that they could leak, said three people familiar with the matter. In extreme cases, leaking electrolytes could cause the battery to burn or explode, they said.

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BYD to build new $1.2B battery factory in China

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FinDreams Technology, the battery subsidiary of BYD, has filed paperwork to establish a new battery production facility in Central China. According to Reuters , BYD will construct a battery production facility that produces 40 GWh of batteries annually. battery factory in China appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesels in its passenger cars in EMEA by 2021; electrification roadmap

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Company executives also laid out broad as well as brand-specific electrification plans—running the gamut from 48V mild-hybrids (mHEVs) and high voltage hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles—as well as alternative fuels. Brazil: 99% non-electrified and ethanol, <1% high-voltage electrification.

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BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car

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kWh battery pack for 190 miles (305 km) or 252 miles (405 km) CLTC range, respectively. The low-cost EV landed in Brazil earlier with a starting price around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). With most vehicle components built in-house, including batteries, BYD has a major advantage. The new model is powered by a 30.08 kWh or 38.88

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Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus introduces e-Delivery electric truck, e-Flex Volksbus architecture

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Brazil-based Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, part of the TRATON Group, introduced the e-Delivery electric truck ( earlier post )—a battery electric version of the company’s Delivery mode—at IAA Commercial vehicles. The Brazilian team developed a new powertrain and battery pack for the electric truck. e-Delivery.

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