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  • February 17, 2025
  • 3 minutes Read
US District Court Judge Once Again Denies Tesla’s Request to Block Matthews International from Selling Its Innovative Dry Battery Electrode Solutions to Others – Batteries News

US District Court Judge Once Again Denies Tesla’s Request to Block Matthews International from Selling Its Innovative Dry Battery Electrode Solutions to Others PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) (“Matthews” or the “Company”) today announced that a U.S. District Court Judge has issued an order denying Tesla’s…

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  • February 14, 2025
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Republicans call to add $1,000 tax on new EVs, end tax credit

Trump can’t end EV tax credit; Congess can Proposed bill would end new EV, used EV, and commercial EV credits EV leasing loophole goes away with commercial credit (45W) Up-front federal EV tax of $1,000 proposed in addition to state EV surcharges As bold as President Trump’s initial executive actions relating to EVs might…

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  • February 11, 2025
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The Second-Life EV Battery Market Could Be Worth Billions By 2035

The electric vehicle industry has embraced consolidation and efficiency. We’re seeing automakers slash costs and expand platform-sharing to minimize input and maximize output. Now, there’s a chance for EVs to be even more efficient by embracing the principles of a circular economy. Instead of the wasteful take, make and dispose approach, the industry can…

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  • February 5, 2025
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2025 Volkswagen ID.4 pricing for the U.S. unveiled

Volkswagen of America announced initial pricing for the 2025 ID.4. Production resumes at the Chattanooga factory with 82 kWh models, which carry a starting MSRP of $45,095 for the rear-wheel-drive Pro and $48,995 for the AWD Pro. Models with 62 kWh batteries will be available later, and all models will receive additional content starting…

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  • February 2, 2025
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BYD sells 300,538 NEVs in Jan, up 49% year-on-year while down 42% from Dec

BYD was affected by seasonal factors like other EV makers. Performance in overseas markets was a bright spot, with sales of 66,336 units up 16.07 percent from December. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) saw sales decline last month, affected by seasonal factors like its major local peers. The company sold 300,538 new energy vehicles…

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  • January 24, 2025
  • 16 minutes Read
11 Dec 2024 | VW Lowers ID Prices, Quad Motor BMW’s Are Coming and Battery Costs Continue To Plummet – EV News Daily

Welcome to a new podcast EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MATTHEW LONG. Patreon supporters get the episodes ad free. Be like MATTHEW by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily NEW TRIMS AND LOWER PRICES FOR VW ID. MODELS IN THE UK Volkswagen has updated its ID. electric vehicle range in the UK with new trims, features, and an entry-level battery…

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  • January 21, 2025
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EnerSys Completes Negotiation of US DOE Award Supporting Development of Lithium-ion Gigafactory – Batteries News

EnerSys Completes Negotiation of US DOE Award Supporting Development of Lithium-ion Gigafactory Finalizing its $199 million U.S. DOE award, EnerSys takes a major step toward constructing its new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Greenville, SC READING, Pa.,–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EnerSys(NYSE: ENS), a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, today announced the successful completion…

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  • January 18, 2025
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid poses a triple threat

The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid replaces the non-plug-in Turbo Up to 42 miles of range, according to this gauge It’s $148,550 for the SUV, $153,050 for the Coupe If you want a luxury car, you’ve earned it—but let’s be adults here. It’s time to make some concessions to efficiency.  The new wave of plug-in hybrids…

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  • January 15, 2025
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EV Battery Breakthrough May Prevent Fires Entirely

Researchers are racing to develop battery chemistries that can prevent electric vehicle fires. Battery scientists in Daegu, South Korea developed a chemistry where the pack might be able to extinguish itself in case of a fire. The lithium metal battery uses a solid polymer electrolyte with a fire-resistant layer. After a string of electric…

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