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BMW is taking a big step towards a more sustainable future by partnering with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion battery packs from its electrified vehicles. This move is part of BMW’s broader strategy to create a closed-loop supply chain for its EVs, starting with its sixth-generation powertrain that will debut in the Neue Klasse, according…
New car sales in the European Union took a nosedive in August, dropping by 18.3% to their lowest levels in three years. The decline was particularly steep for electric vehicles (EVs), with sales plunging by 43.9%. This marks the fourth consecutive month of falling EV sales, as reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).…
In a groundbreaking update to their 2019 analysis, Geotab has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) batteries are degrading at an average rate of 1.8% per year, down from 2.3% in 2019. This significant improvement means that EV batteries could last 20 years or more, providing fleet operators and managers with increased confidence in transitioning to…
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift towards electrification, with fully electric vehicles (EVs) poised to overtake hybrid models in the long run. According to a recent report from The Economist, the current surge in hybrid car popularity may be short-lived as battery technology advances, costs decrease, and regulatory pressures intensify. The Temporary Rise…
While wealthy cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen have led electric car adoption, uptake in other areas shows how hard gasoline cars can be to ditch, reports Bloomberg. According to Bloomberg’s report, China’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is hitting a snag in rural areas. Despite being the world’s biggest EV market, the country is struggling to…
China’s electric vehicle giant BYD is on a hiring spree, pushing its workforce past the 900,000 mark. This massive expansion, reported by Reuters, underscores the company’s ambitious growth plans and the booming EV market in China. Workforce Explosion BYD’s hiring frenzy is nothing short of staggering. As of September 13, 2024, their total headcount hit…
Mercedes-Benz and U.S. battery startup Factorial are collaborating on a solid-state battery that aims to significantly boost electric vehicle (EV) range by the end of the decade. This new battery, named Solstice, is expected to extend EV range by about 80% compared to today’s average, with an energy density of 450 Watt-hours per kilogram, reports…
Panasonic Energy has just announced that it’s all set to start mass-producing its 4680 electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The company’s renovated plant in Kinokawa, Wakayama prefecture, Japan, is geared up to be the main hub for these new cells, which are said to have five times the capacity of their smaller 2170 counterparts, reports Reuters.…
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