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Better batteries will get us to an electrified future

GreenBiz

The mass adoption of electric vehicles — and, well, electric everything — will rely heavily on cheap, dependable batteries. While the cost of lithium-ion batteries has dropped dramatically , the technology still leaves something to be desired. Better batteries will get us to an electrified future. Mike De Socio.

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China is leading the race to recycle batteries

Envirotec Magazine

A faster rate of electrification in the automotive industry will hasten the arrival of circularity (for batteries), according to the authors. Our research shows that, in particular, a faster rate of electrification in the automotive industry, as is currently being discussed in the EU, will play a role in the process.

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The Carmaker Putting Solar Panels on Its Electric Vehicles

GreenTechMedia

The Sion will be powered by a 35-kilowatt-hour battery containing 192 prismatic lithium-ion cells with a nickel, manganese and cobalt ratio of 622. ” Sono is thought to be the first automotive manufacturer planning a solar panel-coated car for mass production. I don’t know.”

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UK needs to act to prevent electric vehicle battery waste mountain – new study

Envirotec Magazine

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, storing up a potentially huge waste management problem for the future, according to a new study. Individual cells are formed into modules, which are then assembled into battery packs.

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Tech Companies Downshift Ambitions for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

GreenTechMedia

Technology companies continued to curb their ambitions for manufacturing electric vehicles in 2019. At one point, Apple was reportedly planning to launch an electric vehicle by 2019 , but after much hype around its secretive initiative called Project Titan, the iPhone maker shifted gears on EVs several years ago.

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UK unveils first large-scale lithium refinery to boost EV supply chain

Smart Energy International

The UK’s first large-scale merchant lithium refinery has been announced, providing battery grade materials to bolster the electric vehicle (EV), renewable energy and consumer technology supply chains. Green Lithium, a merchant lithium refiner, unveiled Teesport in Middlesbrough as the site for the forthcoming lithium refinery.

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Partnership to create first end-of-life supply chain for electric car batteries

Envirotec Magazine

A seemingly ground-breaking project to create a circular end-of-life supply chain for the electric vehicle industry is being led by EMR Metals Recycling. Under current EU law and also post Brexit, manufacturers retain responsibility for the safe disposal of electric car batteries.

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