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Scientists have cost-effectively harvested lithium from seawater

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have figured out how to extract lithium, an essential part of electric vehicle batteries, from seawater in a more cost-effective way. The study, just published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science and titled “Continuous Electrical Pumping Membrane Process for Seawater Lithium Mining,”…
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Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla has officially applied to manufacture battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin. It’s expected to be among the first locations to produce Tesla’s new 4680 cell. At its “Battery Day” earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to produce its own battery cells for the first time. Tesla is currently ramping up production at its pilot…
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BMW launches iX electric vehicle in the US starting at $83,200

BMW has now launched the iX xDrive50, the production version of its iNext concept electric vehicle, in the US and confirmed the starting price of $83,200. We previously reported on some confusion about the price of the iX. When it was still known as the iNext, BMW was claiming that it would be a Tesla Model 3 competitor. The EV community was excited about that since the Model 3 was becoming a…
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Podcast: Tesla price increases explained, Tesla diner, Model S Plaid gets new record, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla price increases explained, Tesla is actually working on a diner, Model S Plaid achieves a new record, and more. Thank you to Volkswagen’s new ID.4 for sponsoring today’s show! The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
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