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  • March 10, 2025
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The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade

Volvo will upgrade the EX90’s battery pack. In a coming model refresh, the 400V battery will be replaced by an 800V pack. This should enable shorter charging stops at DC fast chargers. Despite its flagship status in Volvo’s lineup of electric models, the EX90 SUV’s high-voltage battery pack is not what I’d call top-tier….

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  • March 1, 2025
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BYD NEV sales rebound to 322,846 in Feb, overseas sales set new record

In February, BYD sold 67,025 NEVs in overseas markets, marking the third consecutive month of record highs. In January-February, BYD’s passenger NEV sales amounted to 614,679 units, up 90.44 percent year-on-year. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) Group’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sales rebounded in February, as the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday…

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  • February 17, 2025
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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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