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EU-funded project Recirculate seeks to create new business models for repair, reuse, and recycling of second-life batteries

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million for the Recirculate project, which will address the most pressing challenges in the European battery recycling sector and battery materials logistics. The main goal of the project is to enhance end-of-life battery repair, reuse, remanufacture and recycling. The European Union has awarded €4.9

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Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

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The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. Based on the company’s STLA Frame platform, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Semi lands EPA green light to begin deliveries

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The Tesla Semi has officially landed the green light to be delivered to customers. Battery constraints , parts shortages, and other issues related to the supply chain kept this from happening. The EPA updates this list quarterly, and the Semi has never appeared on it. What the EPA Certification means for the Semi.

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

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The bill then goes on to exclude specifically any vehicle placed in service after 31 December 2024, with respect to which any of the applicable critical minerals contained in the battery of the vehicle (as described in sub-section (e)(1)(A)) were extracted, processed, or recycled by a “foreign entity of concern”. percent aluminum by mass.

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Major companies with large fleets release new EV roadmap for car & truck manufacturers

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This entails producing vehicles that have sufficient battery capacity to get drivers where they need to go while meeting companies’ unique needs. Alliance members prefer battery-electric vehicles over plug-in hybrids or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles across most vehicle types. Key findings include: Preference for BEVs.

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US DOE releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to evaluate supply chain security for clean energy technologies

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Based on the results of the Assessment, DOE has determined the 2023 DOE Critical Materials List of energy-specific critical and near-critical materials through 2035. Materials used in batteries for EVs and stationary storage are now considered to be critical.

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Stuff We Use: What’s the Best Battery Booster Pack?

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.& & Busted hoopties often have dead batteries, making the modern booster pack something of a must-have around these parts. Besides, that other car probably has a dead battery, too. & & Of course, one needn’t lug around a heavy battery pack these days, not with the myriad of compact 12V jump starter units on the market.

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