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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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At the same time, it is also technically enabled for future regulatory requirements. Its development already ensured that engine technology is taking a further step towards reducing emissions and improving air quality.

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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries

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Toyota and battery-recycling firm Redwood Materials on Thursday announced an expansion of their previous agreement that will see Toyota source battery materials from Redwood for future battery production. Toyota announced plans to work with Redwood on recycling of battery materials in June 2022.

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Toyota plots solid-state battery timeline for future EVs

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Toyota on Thursday provided an update on its battery development plans, including a more detailed roadmap for the rollout of solid-state batteries. The automaker has five next-generation battery designs, including both liquid and solid electrolytes.

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Lithium-Air EV Batteries Tapped For Net Zero Economy Of The Future

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Lithium-air EV batteries could help decarbonize aviation, shipping, and railways if only some key technology hurdles can be leaped. The post Lithium-Air EV Batteries Tapped For Net Zero Economy Of The Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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TEPCO and Toyota develop stationary storage battery system using EV batteries

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(TEPCO HD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have developed a stationary storage battery system (1 MW output, 3 MWh capacity) that combines TEPCO’s operating technology and safety standards for stationary storage batteries and Toyota’s system technology for electrified vehicle storage batteries.

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GM to source US-based lithium for future EV batteries from CTR; closed-loop, direct-extraction process

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GM announced today that a “significant portion” of GM’s future battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate could come from the Hell’s Kitchen development. Most lithium used in lithium-ion batteries is currently mined and processed outside of the US.

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Rimac Technology to provide next-gen battery packs future BMW models

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Rimac Technology, specialized EV technology solutions provider to global automotive manufacturers announced long-term partnership with BMW Group to provide high-voltage battery units for BMW Group’s product range – in future model generations slated for the second half of the 2020s.

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