The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $50 million to be invested over the next five years to establish a low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage (LENS) consortium led by DOE's Argonne National Laboratory to develop high-energy, long-term. -long-lasting sodium-ion batteries. The consortium includes six national laboratories and eight universities, which aim to develop sodium-ion batteries …

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Honda has announced that they will be back at CES this year, introducing the next phase of their new 0 Series line of EVs. At this year's event in Las Vegas, Honda aims to unveil two prototype EVs based on ideas from last year. This will be our next look at the progress of Honda's …

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Honda will present its prototypes 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The two prototypes follow the first concept versions revealed at CES 2024 this past January, as well as a preview production models will arrive in 2026. The teaser image shows one car that appears to retain the …

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Jaguar's new EV has been in the spotlight for the past few weeks. For better or worse, the British automaker is plowing ahead with plans to transform sales with a new range of luxury electric models. As it prepares for a new era, Jaguar's first EV, the 4-door electric GT, has just been seen in …

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Cadillac's new three-row electric SUV is almost here. Like the younger Escalade IQ, the Cadillac Vistiq starts under $80,000, but prices for higher trim options can reach upwards of $100,000. Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV prices and specs After unveiling the new Vistiq electric SUV last month, we're already learning how much it will cost to …

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Honda and Nissan merger talks may begin The merger will bring the automakers under a holding company EVs, hybrids, and software could be at the heart of potential overlap Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at curbing competition in electric vehicles, Nikkei reports. A Japanese daily newspaper reported on Tuesday that …

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Honda and Nissan merger talks may begin The merger will bring the automakers under a holding company This merger could be a lifeline for Nissan Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at curbing competition in electric vehicles, Nikkei reports. A Japanese daily newspaper reported on Tuesday that Honda and Nissan are …

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I am a bicycle lock collector. After having my beloved e-bike stolen a few years ago (and several other bikes I've loved stolen over the years), I've become very serious about safety. After testing the LITELOK X1, I can tell you that this lock is so well built that I even use it on my …

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Rivian has also reworked the battery and propulsion hardware, increasing range and efficiency The R1S and R1T get improved ride and handling, quieter cabins Simple electrical structure, updated interface, new methods Yes, the 2025 Rivian R1S electric SUV is almost exactly the same as last year. And yet it is the Best Car to Buy …

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GKN Hoeganaes, a division of GKN Powder Metallurgy, is partnering with First Phosphate to establish a North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for EVs. The partnership follows GKN's integration of First Phosphate's magnetite into its Ancorsteel smelter. The process produces high-purity iron powder, which serves as a precursor to the LFP …

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