article thumbnail

Snow Lake Lithium calls for the creation of a complete electric vehicle ecosystem across North America

Green Car Congress

Seamless electrified ecosystem required from rock to road to secure the North American automotive industry Battery development and production is strategically important for the transition to clean-energy economy and to remain globally competitive Sustainable lithium mining and processing is an essential component of this ecosystem.

article thumbnail

CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

Green Car Congress

In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. and its CharIN North America Chapter (operating as CharIN Inc.), Earlier post.) Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.) issued a response.

article thumbnail

Volvo Trucks North America introduces I-Torque; up to 31% increase in fuel-efficient speed range

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the Volvo I-Torque. By incorporating I-See, low rear axle ratios and load sensing software, at highway speeds, the truck’s system will select either direct drive or overdrive to maximize fuel efficiency without forfeiting performance or productivity. miles per gallon at 85 mph.

article thumbnail

Schlumberger New Energy and Panasonic Energy of North America partner on new battery-grade DLE lithium production process

Green Car Congress

This collaboration paves the way for improved lithium production solutions that will help meet the expected surge in demand for lithium as the electric vehicle (EV) market takes off worldwide. Earlier post.). Demand for battery-grade lithium is projected to grow exponentially over the next decade.

article thumbnail

Volkswagen Group and Canada aim to advance sustainable battery supply chain in North America

Green Car Congress

PowerCo, the newly founded battery company of the Group, has a central role in these efforts and will drive forward the planned cooperation in the fields of battery value creation, raw materials supply chains and cathode material production in the North American region. Possible production sites are currently being examined.

article thumbnail

Volvo Trucks unveils all-new Volvo VNL in North America

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Trucks has launched a completely new Volvo VNL in North America to set new industry standards in heavy-duty trucking. This all-new truck features the next generation of enhancements to improve customer value, driver productivity, safety, and sustainability.

article thumbnail

Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

Green Car Congress

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) have published a new guidance document, “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products.”. Source: “ Measuring Recycled Content of Automotive Products ”. —Reeshemah Howard, Sustainability Mission Leader, General Motors.