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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop? For most people, it will be things like how long the battery will last, how nice the screens are, and what computer chip it comes with. All electric cars are marketed based on the range their batteries can deliver, making it easy to compare.

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Komatsu To Buy American Battery Solutions

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continued] The post Komatsu To Buy American Battery Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica. The world is changing fast, and leaders in the auto industry have to make the transition to electric vehicles sooner.

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Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials

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Today, Toyota and leading recycling specialist Redwood Materials announced a new expansion that brings the messy and complicated global supply chain of battery components one step closer to a circular battery ecosystem, all on American soil.

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Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management

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Ford will use the energy solutions providers’ tech to improve EV charging and battery management. more… The post Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management appeared first on Electrek. In its latest effort to improve the EV ownership experience, Ford has acquired Auto Motive Power (AMP).

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Volvo is buying bankrupt Proterra’s battery business for $210M – here’s what that means

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Volvo Group has won an auction for Proterra’s battery business with a bid of $210 million – here’s what that means for the EV industry. more… The post Volvo is buying bankrupt Proterra’s battery business for $210M – here’s what that means appeared first on Electrek.

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Reliance buys Na-ion battery developer Faradion

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Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, will acquire 100% shareholding in sodium-ion battery developer Faradion Limited ( earlier post ) for an enterprise value of £100 million (US$135 million). Sodium is the sixth-most abundant element on the planet. billion ($73.8 billion ($10.9 billion ($7.4

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Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

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The announcement underscores Merchants’ fleet electrification leadership position, as BrightDrop’s first and largest FMC customer, with the highest intent to buy electric vehicles to date. Earlier post.)

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