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European battery maker ACC partners with Circulor to map supply chain, carbon emissions – ET Auto

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The partnership comes as the European auto industry readies for a “battery passport” that will trace the content and carbon footprint of EV cells sold in Europe. Circulor CEO Douglas Johnson-Poensgen said the company was currently talking to companies up and down the EV battery cell supply chain.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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WattTime, founded in 2014, provides information to everyone from power utilities to individual users on the best forecasted times to pull electricity from the grid for the smallest carbon footprint. Last year Toyota launched the all-new BEV crossover, the bZ4X. Toyota also offers PHEV vehicle options with the Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime.

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China lithium carbonate futures extend rally on supply concerns – ET Auto

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The most-traded July lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange jumped as much as 7.5% Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post China lithium carbonate futures extend rally on supply concerns – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Subaru and Aisin to collaborate on eAxles for next-generation EVs – ET Auto

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Subaru has established a roadmap toward 2050 with the goal of contributing to a carbon-neutral society, and is accelerating initiatives such as electrification. Subaru has established a roadmap toward 2050 with the goal of contributing to a carbon-neutral society, and is accelerating initiatives such as electrification.

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Rio Tinto to invest USD 350 million in Argentina lithium project – ET Auto

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The company purchased the Rincon project from Rincon Mining in 2022 for USD 825 mn, and plans to develop a battery-grade lithium carbonate plant with an annual capacity of 3,000 tons. Rio Tinto said it is working with local communities and authorities to ensure environmental standards.

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Toyota acquires Primearth to strengthen EV battery mass production capabilities – ET Auto

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More competitive batteries will enhance the appeal of Toyota’s electric vehicle offerings and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality through a multi-pathway approach. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has agreed with Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic HD) to make Primearth EV Energy Co.,

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Pilbara Minerals and China’s Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant – ET Auto

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The feasibility study for the plant that could produce lithium carbonate or hydroxide is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025. The study will also include the potential production of a midstream lithium chemicals product to help cut transportation volumes and the carbon footprint.