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DOE estimates EV battery pack costs in 2022 nearly 90% lower than in 2008

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The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 89% between 2008 and 2022 (using 2022 constant dollars). The decline in cost is due to improvements in battery technologies and chemistries, and an increase in manufacturing volume.

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Georgia Tech team develops AI to read EV charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps

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A team from Georgia Tech has developed an AI that can analyze user reviews of electric vehicle charging stations, allowing it accurately to identify places where there are insufficient or out-of-service stations. We’re spending billions of both public and private dollars on electric vehicle infrastructure.

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2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Review

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The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the brand’s latest addition to its dedicated lineup of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). What’s New for 2024 The IONIQ 6 is a carryover model for […] The post 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Review appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Nornickel presents market review of nickel and platinum group metals

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Russia-based Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, presented its eleventh review of the nickel and platinum group metals (PGM) markets based on the fundamental analysis of world economic and industry data. Mt to 3.22 Mt (7% year-on-year growth).

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Review: 2024 Fiat 500e urban EV has its charm

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The 2024 Fiat 500e is a small electric three-door hatchback that looks remarkably similar to the previous Fiat 500, sold in the U.S. This one’s offered only as a battery-electric vehicle (hence the “e”), at least for the moment. from the 2012 through 2019 model years.

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DOE: cobalt is the most expensive material used in lithium-ion battery cathodes

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With the accelerating transition to electric vehicles (EVs), demand for the materials used to produce batteries will increase significantly and rapidly. Aside from the lithium needed to produce modern lithium-ion batteries, much attention is focused on the cost of the materials used for EV battery cathode production.

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Honda Looks To Ramp Up Zero Emission Vehicle Production With The Prologue EV — 1st Drive Review

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Honda is finally ready to take on the world of battery electric vehicles and is leading the way into North. continued] The post Honda Looks To Ramp Up Zero Emission Vehicle Production With The Prologue EV — 1st Drive Review appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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