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Using blockchain traceability to build a circular battery economy

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The Polestar 0 car—which will be a commercial car, not a concept car—will have net zero emissions when it rolls out of the factory and will not rely on offsetting. We can all see that there is growing demand for proof of what is in our batteries and our vehicles.

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Audi presents PPE-based activesphere concept; electric drive quattro coupé with active back cargo bed

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As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept marks the culmination of sphere concept vehicles, following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022. The Sportback rear of the 4.98

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Porsche and Hydro to cooperate on low-carbon aluminum and battery materials recycling

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In addition, the two companies will collaborate on an innovative value chain concept for battery materials and its recycling. Another important part of the agreement between the two companies will be the proof of concept for building a sustainable battery value chain in Europe.

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BMW Group creates closed recycling loop for high-voltage batteries in China

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The BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) has established a closed loop for reuse of the raw materials nickel, lithium and cobalt from high-voltage batteries that are no longer suitable for use in electric vehicles. Automated and precise dismantling of BMW high-voltage batteries at Huayou Recycling.

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Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

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The evolving, efficient Ingenium family supports the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its vehicle range. This is part of its Destination Zero mission and a commitment to reducing emissions and making environments cleaner through relentless innovation.

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Freudenberg battery company XALT Energy joins battery recycling collaboration with the DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office

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XALT Energy, LLC and the ReCell Center, the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office’s (DOE/VTO) battery recycling center ( earlier post ), are working to close a technology gap between the world’s increasing use of lithium-ion batteries and the need for advanced, in-process and end-of-life battery recycling options.

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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.