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Wood-based batteries? Northvolt is working to develop this sustainable material technology

July 22, 2022
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is exploring the possibility of developing batteries that utilize carbon contained in locally sourced wood, to help lower their environmental impact and cost. Together with Finnish forestry company Stora Enso, Northvolt looks to scale this wood battery anode technology. Northvolt is a battery manufacturer founded by two former Tesla executives following…
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Podcast: TSLA earnings, V4 Supercharger, Chevy Blazer EV, Merc Drive Pilot, more

July 22, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s (TSLA) earnings results, Tesla Supercharger V4, the Chevy Blazer EV, our first real Mercedes Drive Pilot test and more.  Aventon’s award-winning  set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the…
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Ford is testing a robotic EV charger to assist disabled, elderly, and less mobile drivers

July 22, 2022
As EV adoption begins to grow, many drivers will face early charging issues since they’re not used to the charging process, which differs from a gas station visit. While there is certainly a learning curve, the process is relatively simple for most people. However, others may need a little more assistance. To help solve this issue, Ford Motor Company is trialling a robotic EV charger system that…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 21, 2022

July 22, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Aventon’s award-winning  set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new…
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Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles

July 21, 2022
Ford announced today that it managed to secure 60 GWh of battery supply in order to achieve an annual production run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by the end of next year. The automaker also confirmed a move to iron-phosphate (LFP) cells to help achieve the goal. Automakers who are serious about the transition to electric vehicles are trying their best to secure as much battery supply as…
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