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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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It considers the raw materials extraction and transformation stages, as well as materials transportation and the production of the other components such as: battery case, battery management system, components ensuring battery assembly and electrical connection. Data for manganese is worldwide.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. of the country’s total electricity connections, but it’s growing fast. With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves, followed by Australia (2.7

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. of the country’s total electricity connections, but it’s growing fast. With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves, followed by Australia (2.7