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Benchmark launches Li-ion Battery Raw Material Price Index

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NCM Mid-Nickel (5, 6, and 7 series blends, e.g., NCM 523, NCM 622). LFP (lithium iron phosphate). The index is designed to be used directly by industry participants who wish to follow the relative changes of key raw material input costs of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium hydroxide (CIF Asia). NCM HIGH-NICKEL.

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DOE to issue $47M FY17 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity

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The objective of the VTO Battery500 Program is to research, develop, and demonstrate lithium battery technologies capable of achieving a cell specific energy of ≥500 Wh/kg while achieving 1,000 cycles. DOE is putting particular emphasis on meeting the cost target. Targeted cost is equal to or less than $5/lb.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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Valuable materials such as cobalt, nickel, lithium, and copper are then extracted and refined, removing impurities to meet quality standards for reuse. By recovering metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from spent batteries, we reduce the environmental impact and conserve these valuable resources.

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This is Volkswagen’s Brilliant Strategy To Dominate The EV Market!

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Innovative design for their time. Dedicated and custom-designed manufacturing plants. Model T was designed and made for the common American while the Model S was reserved for the elite. One-third of the cost of an electric car goes to its batteries. State of the art production methods. Why Electric Cars Are Expensive ?

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