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BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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With a new pilot plant that will produce lithium-ion battery cells, the company is taking the next step in addressing all aspects of the battery cell value chain: from selection of materials, to battery cell composition and design, all the way to near-standard production and recycling.

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Daimler subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE begins construction of second Li-ion factory; batteries for 1st EQ model, 48V systems

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Daimler subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE has begun construction of a second Li-ion battery factory at its site in Kamenz. By 2025, our passenger car product portfolio will contain more than ten fully electric vehicles. We are building a global production compound for lithium-ion batteries.

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Daimler invests €500M in new Li-ion battery factory in Germany

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Daimler is investing €500 million (US$544 million) to build a second battery factory in Germany to produce lithium-ion batteries for Mercedes-Benz and smart hybrid and electric vehicles. To get closer to fully electric driving, we keep investing big in the key component of emission-free vehicles: powerful batteries.

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Johnson Controls Power Solutions relaunches as Clarios

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Clarios’ product portfolio includes absorbent glass mat batteries (AGM); low-voltage Li-ion batteries; enhanced flooded batteries; and standard lead-acid batteries. Its brands include Varta, Optima, LTH, Heliar, Delkor and Baterías Mac. —Joe Walicki, president, Clarios.

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Dow Kokam to provide Li-ion packs to Motiv Power and ZeroTruck for medium-duty electric commercial vehicles

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Dow Kokam has signed two agreements to provide lithium-ion battery solutions to power electric medium-duty commercial vehicles with Motiv Power Systems and ZeroTruck, all designated for fleet operations. The fully-electric, 20-passenger shuttle bus has a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range.

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New Sanlorenzo superyacht first to use Volvo Penta electric ready powertrain

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This, in turn, extends service and maintenance intervals while maximizing electric cruising range. Sanlorenzo will debut the electric Penta drive on its upcoming SX120 and the SX132 yachts with renewable-fuel hybrid and fully electric versions. Electrek’s Take On the surface, this isn’t huge news.

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EVI Launches New Medium-Duty Electric Truck, Allies with Freightliner Custom Chassis for Electric Walk-in Van, Selects Valence for Exclusive Battery Supplier

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EVI also has formed a strategic alliance with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to build a fully electric Walk-In Van, the WI EVI. The fully electric WI-EVI built upon the FCCC chassis will use the same drivetrain as the MD EVI.

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