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Tesla & CATL deemed the Power Couple to Recharge the US EV Market: Morgan Stanley

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Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas deemed Tesla and CATL the power couple that could recharge the United States electric vehicle (EV) market. In addition, the United States has an under-supply of affordable EVs and cheap batteries for electric vehicles. Economist says cheap Chinese EVs should be kept out of U.S.

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Forsee Power partners with CALB for the supply of battery cells

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France-based Forsee Power is sourcing very high energy density NMC cells to be integrated into its battery systems from Chinese battery cell manufacturer CALB. Alstom’s SRS supplies power through a conductive device (rails or pads) embedded in the road or track surface at the bus or tram stop.

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Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months

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Lithium carbonate prices in China rose slightly to 480,500 yuan/tonne in mid-August, remaining close to the record-high of 500,000 from March and 400% higher year-on-year as soaring demand drove expectations of extended supply deficits. Source: Trading Economics.

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Roskill: refined lithium supply expected to treble to 900kt by 2027, driven by use in batteries

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Automotive applications were the largest market for Li-ion batteries in 2017, with Chinese sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) increasing by around 20% y-o-y. This placed strain on the battery supply chain which is likely to continue, with Roskill estimating that Chinese PEV sales could reach around one million units in 2021.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

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That’s been the thinking of leaders from developed countries, who’ve been seeking ways to China-proof the market for lithium , the light metal that’s essential for high-performance rechargeable power packs. The global lithium industry is so interwoven with Chinese capital now that it’s going to be impossible to unpick.

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DENZA EV tracking towards market introduction in China this year; ABB to supply DC fast chargers

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BDNT), the Chinese joint venture between Daimler and BYD, has selected ABB to supply DC fast chargers for BDNT’s battery-electric DENZA over the next six years. Furthermore, the DENZA vehicle will also be rechargeable at a conventional wall socket. Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co.,

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Out on the road where the XC90 Loves to Live.