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Green Li-ion launches recycled lithium-ion battery materials plant

The North American plant will produce battery-grade cathode and anode materials.

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U Power launches commercial operation for EV battery swapping

As part of this expansion, U Power said it plans to establish 60 power-swapping service points which will cater to over 800 customers.

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LG Energy Solution’s $5.5B battery facility to be completed by 2026

LG Energy Solution said the cylindrical battery plant, called LG Energy Solution Arizona, will produce 46-Series batteries for EVs.

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Why a 12-volt battery is still essential in EVs

A device similar to an alternator, called a DC-DC converter, charges the 12-volt battery from the high-voltage battery pack.

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Can you jumpstart an EV?

First thing’s first: Find the LV battery, which could be anywhere in the vehicle.

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StoreDot tests battery cells to perform in cold conditions

Recent tests revealed that StoreDot’s silicon battery cells reach 80% capacity when charged at -10°C (14°F) with standard charging speed.

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Mullen road tests solid-state polymer battery pack

The initial test results met or exceeded all requirements targeted for the first drive cycles for energy usage and driving range.

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Zeta Energy awarded a grant to commercialize battery technology

The VTO program was created to accelerate the development of mobility solutions that extend EV range while alleviating supply chain concerns.

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GM hires vice president of batteries

In this newly created role, GM said Kurt Kelty will be charged with GM’s battery cell strategy and a new end-to-end approach.

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BorgWarner signs relationship agreement for LFP battery packs

BorgWarner said it will be the only non-OEM localized manufacturer with rights to localize LFP battery packs for commercial vehicles.

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Unico acquires Present Power Systems

Through the acquisition, Unico will adopt Present Power Systems’ portfolio of solutions for battery cell, module and pack testing, and more.

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Cox Automotive opened an EV battery solutions center

The EV battery service center offers a variety of storage, logistics, diagnostics, repair and remanufacturing services.

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