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FEV study highlights aluminum mass reduction dynamics in battery-electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2022

A study commissioned by the Aluminum Association and conducted by FEV North America, concludes that aluminum offers significant cost savings to automakers as net-zero priorities drive vehicle development, particularly in high volume programs.

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Study finds solid-state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of an EV battery by up to 39%

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2022

Solid-state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries by up to 39%, according to a study commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) from Minviro , a company specializing in raw material life-cycle analysis, which compared emerging solid-state technology to current battery chemistries.

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Nissan and Sunwoda jointly to study battery development for e-POWER vehicles

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2020

and Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery Co., will begin studying joint development of next-generation vehicle batteries for Nissan’s e-POWER vehicles. The two companies will also discuss the development of an efficient production system to ensure stable supply capacity for jointly developed batteries. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Nikkei study finds Toyota with huge lead in solid-state battery patents

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2022

Nikkei partnered with Tokyo research company Patent Result to analyze solid-state battery patent applications submitted to the World Intellectual Property Organization and another group. The study looked at applications turned in between 2000 through the end of March from 10 countries and territories.

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Argonne study compares life cycle emissions of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from brines and ores

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have conducted life cycle analyses (LCAs) for battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3 ) and lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH•H 2 O) produced from Chilean brines (Salar de Atacama) and Australian spodumene ores. This study provides crucial insights into the electric mobility value chain.

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The Postal Service has not commented on the U-M study. Earlier post.). Woody et al. The USPS estimate was 10.3

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Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

Yamato Transport and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries. Reduce logistics downtime: Battery replacement can reduce vehicle recharging time.

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

The results show there is no realistic pathway to full decarbonization of internal combustion engine vehicles, and that only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways. This study uses recent data on industrial-scale battery production and considers regional battery supply chains.

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Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2023

The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. —Vale’s Director of Energy, Ludmila Nascimento Vale and Wabtec will work together on a study to use ammonia as a clean alternative fuel, which does not emit CO 2.

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Ipsos Auto Global Study: interest in battery electric vehicles growing in the US

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Ipsos’ new 2020 Global Mobility Navigator Study, focusing on Electrification, found global interest remained on par with the numbers from 2019. However, the study reveals there has been an increase in interest in the US and Chinese markets. Source: Ipsos. A growing consumer awareness led to an increased desire to have them in vehicles.

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Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

While colder weather negatively affects the range of Tesla electric vehicles and electric vehicles in general, it may actually be good for the long-term longevity health of EV battery packs, according to a new study. more… The post Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows appeared first on Electrek.

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Study: Smaller EV batteries would lessen lithium-mining mess

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2023

Reducing the size of EV batteries and generally lowering levels of car ownership and use could have a significant environmental impact, according to a new study. The study, commissioned by the Climate and Community Project, a climate policy think tank, used UC Davis research (first spotted by Green Car Congress).

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Alumobility study: aluminum top hat provides automakers a lighter, sustainable alternative

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Further, the aluminum top hat can meet or exceed performance criteria while using the same package space as steel, offering an opportunity for weight savings that translates into improved fuel economy and lower emissions on an internal combustion engine vehicle, or greater performance and range or reduced battery size for electric vehicles.

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Study on battery recycling in the EU: €9B needed by 2035, circular economy by 2040 seems unrealistic

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2023

Shortly before the updated EU Battery Regulation comes into force, the chair “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University has published a study on the European battery recycling market. billion for the annual processing of around 570,000 tons of battery material.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2022

They also found that the benefits of electrification remain significant with increased battery size, reduced BEV lifetime, and across a variety of drive cycles and decarbonization scenarios. This is an important study to inform and encourage climate action. —Woody et al. years for sedans, 1.4 years for SUVs, and 1.3

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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Battery electric vehicles, meanwhile, will reach cost parity as battery prices drop.

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Study: diluting high concentration electrolytes can improve cycling of Li-metal batteries over a wide range of temperatures

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Researchers from DGIST (Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea) have demonstrated lithium metal battery cycling over a wide range of temperatures (2-60°C) by adopting a new dilution technique for high concentration electrolytes. —Prof Hongkyung Lee. 2021.131889.

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NPD study finds substantial mineral resources on Norwegian shelf

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this resource assessment, we’ve estimated how much of the various minerals might be found on the seabed in the studied area. Of the metals found on the seabed in the study area, magnesium, niobium, cobalt and rare earth minerals are found on the European Commission’s list of critical minerals. million tonnes of titanium 1.9

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Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2022

Nissan unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells, which the company aims to bring to market in 2028. This prototype facility, within the Nissan Research Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, is aimed to further promote the development of all-solid-state-batteries.

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2023

While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking. Other energy storage methods, such as batteries, lose energy via self-discharge over long periods. Underground Gravity Energy Storage system: a schematic of different system sections.

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Modern EV Batteries Rarely Fail: Study

InsideEVs

APRIL 24, 2024

The stats were worrying initially, but things improved significantly after 2015.

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Bigger batteries in EVs could lead to colossal boost in particulate emissions—from tires, study suggests

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2022

Putting bigger battery packs in EVs can boost range, but a new study suggests it could also lead to a major increase in particulate emissions—from tires. The study comes from Emissions Analytics, a U.K.-based It first began sounding the alarm in 2020, publishing a study showing that tire-wear particulate.

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New European Heavy Freight Decarbonization Study Is Much Better Than Most

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 27, 2024

The results are aligned with what's obvious to anyone who has done bottom-up estimates with realistic perspectives on batteries and hydrogen. The post New European Heavy Freight Decarbonization Study Is Much Better Than Most appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

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APRIL 7, 2024

A new study from the University of California (UC) Berkeley shows a steady, albeit modest, decline in carbon emissions with increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption over the last few years. This study, he adds, was the first to look at a larger area and make a connection between a decline in carbon emissions and EV adoption.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam is halting development of the all-electric P-Volt aircraft, mainly due to concerns about current battery technology. The company will continue to explore new emerging technologies.

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Battery Resourcers to open North America’s largest Li-ion battery recycling facility by August

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JANUARY 15, 2022

Battery Resourcers, a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered materials company, plans to open a commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Covington, Ga. We all win when we prevent batteries from going to landfill. The opening of this facility will help meet that demand.

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Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says

Electrek

AUGUST 29, 2023

Tesla battery degradation is not accelerated by frequent Supercharging, which was previously thought, according to an extensive new study. more… The post Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says appeared first on Electrek.

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Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

Keliber, a Finnish mining and battery chemical company that aims to start the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, has analyzed the CO 2 emissions generated by its future production using two studies. Keliber plans to begin production in 2024. Electricity accounts for 17% and diesel used in the mine for 9%.

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EV batteries alone could satisfy short-term grid storage demand – study

Electrek

JANUARY 18, 2023

EV batteries alone could support the grid in the short term as the world transitions to renewables, according to new research published yesterday. more… The post EV batteries alone could satisfy short-term grid storage demand – study appeared first on Electrek.

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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2023

A crucial aspect of electrified transportation is new demand for metals, and specifically the most non-replaceable metal for EV batteries—lithium. Even if the car-centricity of the US transportation system continues, limiting the size of EV batteries alone can cut lithium demand by as much as 42%.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2023

This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2023

b) Region-specific/vehicle-specific/battery-specific cumulative (from 2010 to 2050) demand for critical metals and the cumulative potential secondary production from recycling. (c) c) Sensitivity of cumulative requirement under different battery scenarios. Recycling w/2nd” denotes retired batteries reused as ESSs before recycling.

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J.D. Power study finds consumer EV consideration in Canada significantly lags US

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2023

Power Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. Power Canada Following are key findings of the 2023 Canada study: Nearly two-thirds (66%) of automobile shoppers in Canada say they are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase. —J.D. —J.D.

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Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2019

The discovery, published in Nature , challenges the conventional belief that lithium metal batteries fail because of the growth of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) between the lithium anode and the electrolyte. The findings could pave the way for bringing rechargeable lithium metal batteries from the lab to the market.

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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Glencore and Li-Cycle to study developing recycling hub to be largest source of recycled battery-grade lithium, nickel and cobalt in Europe

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2023

Glencore International AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc, a leading producer, recycler, and marketer of nickel and cobalt for the production of electric vehicle batteries, and Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., A Li-Cycle Hub is a hydrometallurgical facility that processes black mass from lithium-ion batteries.

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U Mich team develops 1,000-cycle lithium-sulfur battery

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2022

A University of Michigan team has shown that a network of aramid nanofibers, recycled from Kevlar, can enable lithium-sulfur batteries to overcome their Achilles heel of cycle life, delivering an estimated 1,000 real-world cycles. Biomimetic engineering of these batteries integrated two scales—molecular and nanoscale.

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Study: solid state batteries can further boost climate benefits of EVs

Electric Cars Report

JULY 24, 2022

Solid state batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries by almost two-fifths – further increasing EVs’ advantage over fossil fuel vehicles. A […] The post Study: solid state batteries can further boost climate benefits of EVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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MIT study finds materials risk exposure increases significantly with vehicle electrification

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2021

Now, a study by a team from MIT’s Materials Systems Laboratory, with support from Ford, provides insight into how electrification is changing vehicle composition and how that change is driving supply risk vulnerability. Modern automobiles are built with more than 2,000 different compounds comprising 76 different elements. Field, Robert D.

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Juniper Research: EV battery pack shipments to reach 30M units in 2027, up from 10M in 2022; led by commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2022

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that the volume of electric vehicle battery pack shipments will reach 30 million in 2027 up from 10 million in 2022. Global number of electrified vehicle battery packs shipped in 2027: 30 Million. This includes solid-state batteries and new chemical mixes.

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Tesla range not degraded by frequent fast-charging, study finds

Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2023

DC fast charging makes EV road trips practical, but owners are cautioned that frequent fast-charging can also cause battery degradation. That isn't necessarily the case, a new study has found. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, studied fast-charging on over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the U.S.

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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2023

Researchers led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have extended the capacity and duration of sodium-aluminum batteries. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. The team previously reported a neutral molten salt reaction. of peak charge capacity. —Weller et al.

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FEV study highlights aluminum mass reduction dynamics in battery-electric vehicles

Study finds solid-state batteries could reduce the carbon footprint of an EV battery by up to 39%

Nissan and Sunwoda jointly to study battery development for e-POWER vehicles

Nikkei study finds Toyota with huge lead in solid-state battery patents

Argonne study compares life cycle emissions of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from brines and ores

U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

Ipsos Auto Global Study: interest in battery electric vehicles growing in the US

Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows

Study: Smaller EV batteries would lessen lithium-mining mess

Alumobility study: aluminum top hat provides automakers a lighter, sustainable alternative

Study on battery recycling in the EU: €9B needed by 2035, circular economy by 2040 seems unrealistic

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Study: diluting high concentration electrolytes can improve cycling of Li-metal batteries over a wide range of temperatures

NPD study finds substantial mineral resources on Norwegian shelf

Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries

IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

Modern EV Batteries Rarely Fail: Study

Bigger batteries in EVs could lead to colossal boost in particulate emissions—from tires, study suggests

New European Heavy Freight Decarbonization Study Is Much Better Than Most

California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

Battery Resourcers to open North America’s largest Li-ion battery recycling facility by August

Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says

Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

EV batteries alone could satisfy short-term grid storage demand – study

Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

J.D. Power study finds consumer EV consideration in Canada significantly lags US

Study identifies main culprit behind lithium metal battery failure; counters conventional wisdom

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Glencore and Li-Cycle to study developing recycling hub to be largest source of recycled battery-grade lithium, nickel and cobalt in Europe

U Mich team develops 1,000-cycle lithium-sulfur battery

Study: solid state batteries can further boost climate benefits of EVs

MIT study finds materials risk exposure increases significantly with vehicle electrification

Juniper Research: EV battery pack shipments to reach 30M units in 2027, up from 10M in 2022; led by commercial vehicles

Tesla range not degraded by frequent fast-charging, study finds

New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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