Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has started series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck designed for pick-up and delivery applications. The first production units in the U.S. The first production units in the U.S. will be delivered to Ferguson, Hogan Truck Leasing, Inc.,

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Portland Production North America Oregon 111

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Volkswagen (Anhui) Components (VWAC), Volkswagen Group’s first 100% owned battery system plant in China, has started production of its first high-voltage battery system. The battery system is a crucial component for Volkswagen Anhui’s MEB electric vehicle production.

China 111

China Production Batteries Battery 111

Electric Cars Report

MAY 3, 2024

The sodium-ion battery manufacturer Natron Energy has started commercial-scale operations at its sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Holland, Michigan. Natron’s milestone marks the first-ever commercial-scale production of sodium-ion batteries in the U.S.

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Sodium Commercial Energy Batteries 59

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 5, 2024

(PEVE) a wholly owned subsidiary in order to strengthen its capabilities in mass-producing automotive batteries. Among Toyota-affiliated companies, currently PEVE, Toyota Industries Corporation, and Prime Planet […] The post Toyota Strengthens Battery Production Capabilities appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Toyota Production Batteries Battery 64

Electric Cars Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Panasonic Energy has completed the construction of a new production development facility within its Suminoe factory in Osaka, Japan. This new […] The post Panasonic Energy Opens New R&D Facility for Battery Production Development in Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

Japan 69

Japan Energy Production Batteries 69

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2023

Torqeedo GmbH announced a new battery option for its Deep Blue series of marine electric drives: Deep Blue Battery 80. The new battery leverages lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and delivers 80 kWh of energy storage, twice the capacity of the previous generation of Deep Blue batteries.

Mariner 370

Mariner Batteries Battery Range 370

Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Japanese energy and automotive giants Idemitsu and Toyota have entered into an agreement to work together in developing mass production technology of solid electrolytes, improving productivity and establishment a supply chain, to achieve the mass production of all-solid-state batteries for battery electric vehicles.

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Toyota Production Batteries Battery 105

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR, have selected Marshall County, Mississippi, as the future site of advanced battery cell manufacturing for their planned joint venture.

Mississippi 105

Mississippi Production Batteries Battery 105

Green Car Reports

JULY 20, 2020

As it ramps up electric-car production, BMW has inked a battery-supply deal with Sweden's Northvolt. billion) of batteries from Northvolt beginning in 2024. Batteries will be manufactured at a factory currently under construction Skelleftea, Sweden, which will use 100% renewable energy, according to a BMW.

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Sweden BMW Electric Cars Batteries 218

Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.

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Sweden Volvo Production Batteries 143

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 24, 2024

Honda has struck a deal with the governments of Canada and Ontario that will lead to building a battery factory for electric cars. The post Honda EV Production Plan For Canada Comes Into Focus appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Canada Honda Production Building 99

Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

PowerCo, the new battery company of the Volkswagen Group, and Umicore, the Belgian circular materials technology group, announced today the founding of a joint venture for precursor and cathode material production in Europe.

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Production Batteries Battery Europe 140

Green Car Reports

APRIL 20, 2021

BMW on Monday announced plans for a prototype solid-state battery by 2025, followed by a production-ready version by 2030. The batteries will power a new generation of electric cars, based on a dedicated platform, making its production debut around that time.

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BMW Production Batteries Battery 188

Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Rimac Technology has partnered with EVE Energy, a leading manufacturer of lithium batteries and pioneer of the 46xx cylindrical cell format. The partnership was formally initiated during the IAA Mobility event in Munich.

Europe 105

Europe Energy Batteries Battery 105

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2023

by Dr James Jeffs, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Computer chips have been part of cars for a long time, but no one really cares about them until they stop working or they are late to the production line, grinding manufacturing to an industry-shaking halt. That also makes it hard to benchmark.

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Buy Electric Cars Cars Mercedes 394

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2021

Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in Dresden has begun series production of the battery-electric ID.3. This makes it the second production site for the ID.3 3 and the fourth site in the world producing Volkswagen models based on the Modular Electric Drive Toolkit (MEB). MEB production network. 4 CROZZ and ID.4

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Production Chinese 2020 USA 435

Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The share of 50 percent of the company’s worldwide sales of fully electric vehicles could be reached earlier than 2030. The company is investing in expansion of its international production network […] The post BMW Invests €800M In Mexico Plant For EV Production And New Battery Plant appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Mexico BMW Production Batteries 143

Teslarati

MAY 10, 2023

Longtime Tesla battery supplier Panasonic has announced a delay in the commercial production of its 4680 cells. Panasonic previously suggested that mass production of its 4680 cells could be achieved between April 2023 and March 2024. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Commercial Production Batteries Battery 130

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has stated that mass-produced solid state batteries are still at least a decade from mass production and that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as semi-solid batteries.

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Batteries Battery Power Powered 138

Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new lithium-air battery has four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and will extend electric car range significantly. The post Electric car range significantly boosted by lithium-air battery revelation appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Lithium Air Electric Cars Range Lithium Ion 111

Electric Cars Report

APRIL 9, 2024

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation with Exide Energy Solutions, a leading Indian battery company, as part of their electric vehicle expansion plans.

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Kia India Hyundai Energy 119

Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a result, the market has enjoyed non-stop growth for a full year despite challenging economic conditions, as supply chain challenges ease, production increases and deliveries can be […] The post UK: One battery electric car registered every 60 seconds as deliveries surge 87.9%

Electric Cars 98

Electric Cars Batteries Battery Cars 98

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 18, 2023

Proterra has officially produced the first Proterra Powered battery for electric vehicles at its new Powered 1 battery manufacturing plant located in Greer, South Carolina.

South Carolina 105

South Carolina Production Batteries Battery 105

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2018

A new report shows that emissions from producing large battery packs for electric cars could cancel out improvements from their low emissions for years. The report comes from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, which is usually optimistic about electric cars.

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Emissions Electric Cars Financing Batteries 162

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fremont, California-based Amprius technologies is the manufacturer of some of the highest energy density lithium-ion battery cells in the world. continued] The post Amprius Announces 10X Capacity Expansion At Its Fremont, California Battery Production Facility appeared first on CleanTechnica.

California 115

California Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 115

Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Cenntro Electric Group Limited has begun to assemble and produce battery packs using lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) battery cells and Cenntro’s proprietary battery management technologies. The battery packs are being assembled at Cenntro’s Freehold, NJ facility and the Herne Plant in Germany.

United States 111

United States Germany Batteries Battery 111

Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 31, 2022

billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles, for which demand is growing, and aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026. Battery Production appeared first on Electric Cars Report. billion in Japan/U.S.

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Japan Toyota Production Batteries 122

Electric Cars Report

JUNE 19, 2023

Fortescue is significantly expanding its battery and electric powertrain production operations in the UK with the announcement of an additional state-of-the-art facility in Oxfordshire, creating more than 120 jobs.

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Production Batteries Battery Electric 119

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 13, 2023

today announced the formal establishment of the joint venture which will produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles produced by Honda. LG Energy Solution and Honda Motor Co.

Honda 105

Honda Energy Lithium Ion Production 105

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 23, 2023

PowerCo, the new battery company of the Volkswagen Group, and Belgian circular technology group Umicore have obtained full regulatory approvals for their joint venture announced in September 2022.

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Light Green Production Batteries 116

Innovation News Network

MARCH 8, 2023

Learn about an innovative polymer coating has been demonstrated to boost electric car battery life by up to 15 years. The post Electric car battery life extended by a revolutionary polymer coating appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Polymer Electric Cars Batteries Battery 97

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 24, 2023

Earlier this month, Tesla battery cell supplier Panasonic announced that it would delay the commercial production schedule of 4680 cells. Some wonder if the news could affect production of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is set to begin deliveries later this year.

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Production Batteries Battery Tesla 115

Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Toyota electric car batteries are set to have more than 1000km driving range, the company has announced in a new battery strategy. The post New Toyota electric car batteries capable of over 1000km range appeared first on Innovation News Network.

Toyota 69

Toyota Electric Cars Range Batteries 69

Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Cenntro Electric Group Limited has begun to assemble and produce battery packs using lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) battery cells and Cenntro’s proprietary battery management technologies. The battery packs are being assembled at Cenntro’s Freehold, NJ facility and the Herne Plant in Germany.

United States 98

United States Germany Batteries Battery 98

Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT), CATL’s first plant outside of China, has kicked off serial production of lithium-ion battery cells in December as scheduled, marking another milestone on CATL’s global journey.

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Lithium Ion Production Installation China 145

Green Car Reports

JULY 5, 2023

GM is keeping a closer eye on EV battery issues, Michelin airless tires get tested in vans. Rivian makes progress in its production ramp. And we drive Rolls-Royce’s first electric car and dig into its tech backstory. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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GM Production Batteries Battery 101

InsideEVs

APRIL 23, 2024

GM has increased battery production by 300% and expects to double overall current vehicle production by the end of the summer.

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GM Electric Cars Cars Electric 110