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BASF and Tenova Advanced Technologies enter into joint development agreement for efficient recycling of Li-ion batteries

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BASF, a leading battery materials producer, has entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with Tenova Advanced Technologies (TAT) of Yokneam, Israel, for its battery recycling prototype plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. The LiSX process recovers lithium into solution utilizing a proprietary solvent extraction process.

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TU/ecomotive develops waste-free car with UBQ: Luca

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The design of the sixth TU/ecomotive car—Luca—was revealed 8 October 8. The chassis consists of flax, recycled PET and PP coming straight out of the ocean, the seat cushions are made coconut fiber and horsehair, and the front and rear parts of the chassis are made out of a tube frame from recycled aluminum.

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Volkswagen launches new research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory & University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Their goal is to develop a higher-power wireless charger through breakthrough designs that focus electro­magnetic waves to eliminate interference, thus increasing efficiency. The interdisciplinary teams have started testing new wireless charging concepts for electric vehicles. transportation sector.

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VinFast partners with Gotion High-Tech on LFP battery cell R&D

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For VinFast, exploring the local production of LFP batteries in Vietnam is part of the car maker’s efforts to establish a clean energy ecosystem and localize parts supply. VinFast also has plans to build production facilities for battery and charging equipment in the US and Europe, as part of its global expansion strategy.

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EVR Motors signs fourth commercial agreement in India and establishes Indian manufacturing facility

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Israel-based EVR Motors has signed an agreement with RSB Group, one of India’s Tier-1 automotive suppliers. EVR India will provide partners with a low-risk, cost-effective supply of critical motor parts to simplify their production setup and create improved economies of scale.

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Weebit Nano qualifies its ReRAM module for automotive-grade temperatures

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Israel-based Weebit Nano Limited , a developer of advanced memory technologies for the global semiconductor industry, has fully qualified its Resistive Random-Access Memory (ReRAM) module up to 125 ˚C, the temperature specified for automotive grade 1 Non-Volatile Memories (NVMs).

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Indian EV maker Ola Electric makes multi-million-dollar investment in StoreDot

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Israel-based StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) technologies for electric vehicles, has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Ola Electric, India’s leading EV manufacturer. The new funding comes as part of StoreDot’s Series D investment round. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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