GM issues 2nd Bolt recall; faulty batteries can cause fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
Jul 23, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists developing way to make cheaper lithium batteries with sodium
Lithium is becoming the new gold, with rocketing use in lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, computers, and portable devices driving up the price and affecting the supply of the relatively rare metal. Scientists are on ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Solving the problem of battery waste
The increased uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and home batteries comes with its own environmental and sustainability problem—what to do with the batteries at the end of their lifespan?
Jun 21, 2022
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Lithium-ion batteries don't work well in the cold. A battery researcher explains the chemistry at low temperatures
Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even catch on fire.
Mar 6, 2024
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China overtakes Japan as world's biggest vehicle exporter
China's global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world's biggest vehicle exporter last year, official data confirmed Wednesday.
Jan 31, 2024
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Toyota ranked one of worst major automakers for emissions efforts
The world's top-selling carmaker Toyota has come joint last in a Greenpeace ranking of carbon emission efforts by auto firms, according to a list published Thursday during the COP26 climate summit.
Nov 3, 2021
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Automakers embrace electric vehicles. But what about buyers?
The world's major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead.
Mar 15, 2021
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German automaker BMW ramps up electric vehicle offerings
German automaker BMW said Wednesday it intends to speed the rollout of new electric cars, vowing to bring battery-powered models to 50% of global sales by 2030. The company underlined the point by unveiling a new all-electric ...
Mar 17, 2021
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GM warns some Bolt owners to park outdoors due to fire risk
General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.
Jul 14, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
EU approves more state aid to boost car batteries industry
The European Union has approved 2.9 billion euros in subsidies from 12 member countries for a second pan-European project to develop the electric battery industry and move away from its reliance on Asian imports.
Jan 26, 2021
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