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DuPont and VCs see lithium mining as a critical investment for the electric future

TechCrunch

One of the key target resources is lithium, a critical component for smartphones, electric vehicle batteries and nearly every other electric tool of modern convenience and industrial import. That’s one reason why DuPont is making a push to prove out its extraction technologies.

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Battery recycling startup Cylib recharges its coffers to go faster

TechCrunch

“World Fund only invests in startup technologies that can save at least 100 megatonnes of CO2e annually by 2040. ” Li-Cycle opens battery recycling plant in Alabama The company is aiming to create the most efficient and sustainable recycling process for lithium batteries — like the ones used in electric vehicles.

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Google’s Nest announces new smart thermostat with simpler design, lower price

The Verge

Google is using the same Soli technology that was in the Pixel 4 smartphone underneath the mirrored finish to automatically detect when you are standing in front of the thermostat and wake it up. Instead of a built-in rechargeable lithium battery, the Nest Thermostat runs off of two standard AAA batteries.

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Here are the biggest announcements from Volkswagen’s battery event

The Verge

The automaker, which is the second largest in the world based on sales, said it would reduce the costs of producing its batteries by up to 50 percent, build multiple battery factories around the world, expand its network of charging stations, and eventually transition to solid-state technology that would cut costs and boost efficiency.

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Gogoro strikes deal with Yadea and DCJ to build a battery-swapping network in China

TechCrunch

This time the market is China, where Gogoro’s technology, including its swappable smart batteries, will be used in scooters made by Dachangjiang Group (DCJ), one of the country’s biggest motorcycle makers, and Yadea , one of it top electric two-wheel companies.

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Two Chinese auto majors unveil big solid-state battery plans amid global race

TechNode

17, entering a global competition to bring the potentially transformative technology to play in electric vehicles (EVs). Meanwhile, the Chinese partner of Toyota and Honda expects its first wholly-owned battery plant to start rolling out conventional lithium-ion batteries later this month. The RMB 10.9 billion ($1.5

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Harley-Davidson’s new electric bikes look incredible — but they won’t be cheap

The Verge

The production version of these bikes include all features and technology found on the Serial 1 Tribute prototype, with more contemporary styling and finish. Each model will come with integrated lighting in the front and rear, a frame-integrated lithium-ion battery, and a maintenance-free Gates carbon belt drive.

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