Cadillac Optiq Offers Two Batteries, AWD And A 33-inch Display
The highest-powered Optiq produces 283 horsepower and has a CLTC range of 573 miles
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Toyota Formulates Roadmap For EV Batteries Including All-solid-state Batteries (eventually)
The Japanese brand was a latecomer to the EV party, but plans a dramatic expansion of models and innovative battery technology. The company plans to sell 3.5 million EVs a year across 30 different Toyota and Lexus model lines by 2030. Long-range battery packs are expected to provide up to 500 miles of range by 2026 and 620 miles by Read More
Hyundai EVs May Get LFP Batteries Cheaply
Automakers are looking for ways to make electric cars more affordable and reduce their dependence on China for battery components. One of the main ways automakers achieve this is by manufacturing their own lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.according to South Korea is… Source: Cars Direct
Redwood Materials Prepares For Recycling Of First Big Wave Of Used EV Batteries
Redwood Materials says even battery packs that are involved in a crash or fire contain valuable materials that can be recycled and reused. Associated Press In 2024, 250,000 aging electric vehicles will be ready for dismantling and recycling. It might be more than 30%… Source: www.forbes.com
GM Offers $1,400 To Chevrolet Volt Owners To Deal With Fire-prone Batteries With Restricted Software
Jameson Dow reports via Electrek: In the latest phase of the Chevrolet Volt recall issue, GM is offering 2020-22 Volt owners an expected class-action lawsuit in exchange for installing diagnostic software. We are offering early payment of the $1,400 settlement. The company says it will detect whether the battery… Source: tech.slashdot.org
StoreDot And Volvo Partner To Develop Custom Ultra-fast EV Batteries
Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with StoreDot, a manufacturer of ultra-fast charging (XFC) EV batteries. Volvo Cars and StoreDot teams will work together to develop an XFC cell that will be optimized and tailored to Volvo’s future EV architecture. The first samples are expected to be available for testing in 2024. Javier Varela, Chief Operating Officer and Read More