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CATL introduces first-gen sodium-ion battery and AB lithium-sodium pack

Electrek

During its “Tech Zone” online launch event, global battery maker CATL introduced its first-generation sodium-ion battery, as well as an AB solution that integrates both sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells into one pack.

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy collaborate to establish sustainable US battery supply chain – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Aqua Metals has developed a process for recycling lithium-ion batteries that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective than current methods (see our recent in-depth interview with company execs ).

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Aqua Metals has developed a process that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective. Charged spoke with Steve Cotton, CEO and President, and David Regan, VP of Commercial, about the different ways to recycle batteries, and the challenges of building a full-scale circular supply chain for batteries.

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GE Durathon batteries successfully power underground mining scoop

Green Car Congress

In trials, GE’s sodium metal halide Durathon batteries ( earlier post ) have successfully powered GE Mining’s Scoop, an underground vehicle that transports mining materials, at Coal River Energy, LLC in Alum Creek, West Virginia. Sodium-metal halide cell basic chemistry. Click to enlarge.

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UCLA Health Center receives electric Winnebago as mobile surgical instrument lab; MOTIV EPIC chassis

Green Car Congress

The Motiv system features a TM4 electric drivetrain with 250 kW and 2,300 N·m peak motor and a 127 kWh sodium-nickel battery system. The eMSIL is designed to hold enough battery charge for eight hours of typical service plus round-trip travel to and from its home facility.

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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem

Charged EVs

Aqua Metals has developed a process that it says is much cleaner, more efficient and more cost-effective. Charged spoke with Steve Cotton, CEO and President, and David Regan, VP of Commercial, about the different ways to recycle batteries, and the challenges of building a full-scale circular supply chain for batteries.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

In particular, instead of convincing consumers about the benefits of EV, the next challenge is in reassuring them that the charging network is in place. Availability of charging stations A survey of US drivers revealed that the availability of charging stations is the #1 concern shared by 49% of potential EV buyers.

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