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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China

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Sodium-ion batteries have long been touted as a possible successor to the lithium-ion kind—they may have lower energy density, but they rely on more abundant sodium rather than lithium, perform better in cold temperatures, and above all, tend to be cheaper. The model’s sodium battery version has a smaller battery pack (21.4

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EV charging beyond the grid: Forecasts from a new report

Envirotec Magazine

Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx reviews highlights from a new report on an emerging sector Electric vehicles are no longer a niche oddity but fully mainstream, with many automotive manufacturers announcing targets to phase out ICE construction in favor of BEVs (battery electric vehicles).

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Automobili Estrema’s electric hypercar does 0-200 mph in 10 seconds

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A new resident of this storied region is Automobili Estrema , which was founded in 2020 by industry veteran Gianfranco Pizzuto, and counts several other illustrious automotive professionals among its execs. The Fulminea uses a hybrid battery pack that combines traditional lithium-ion cells with ultracapacitors.

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EU Digital Product Passports aim to track items through the product life-cycle

Envirotec Magazine

The EU aims for a 2026 date by which to implement the legislation across three industries: apparel, batteries, and consumer electronics – with more to follow. For example, digital links accessible through a unique product identifier will need to be added to the products themselves rather than outer packaging or tags.

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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

GreenBiz

Swapping all that diesel and jet fuel with batteries and biofuels won't be easy. The larger commercial vehicles — such as Class 8 trucks — are more difficult to electrify due to a lack of models from manufacturers and a higher price tag than their diesel equivalent. That fuel also accounts for 6 percent of its annual operating budget.

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Harbinger unveils a new dedicated platform for medium-duty commercial EVs

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Medium-duty vehicles serve as the backbone of the commercial transportation industry, but fleet customers today face acute shortages of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, and any meaningful supply of production-ready EV offerings is still years out,” said CEO John Harris. The pack is engineered for “a supplier-agnostic sourcing strategy.”.

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Everledger and Ford release EV battery passport pilot for material recycling

Smart Energy International

Digital transparency company Everledger has launched what they tout as a world-first battery passport pilot with automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company to ensure responsible recycling of EV batteries. EV battery tracking. EV battery visibility.

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