News Roundup: 7/7 – 7/13

Headlines and links from all the news, including things we didn’t cover in depth here on EVmeme.com this past week. Follow the links for more on each.

Altilium, Connected Energy Collaborate on EV Battery Lifecycle Extension
Altilium, based in the United Kingdom, has partnered with second-life battery storage system developer Connected Energy to extend the lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries.

Amplify Begins Construction of Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Cummins, Daimler Trucks, and PACCAR, has recently broken ground on a new battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Mississippi. The 500-acre site will include a two million square foot facility with an annual manufacturing capacity of 21 GWh.

Li-Ion Batteries Growing Source of PFAS Sub-Class Pollution in Air and Water
A new study published in Nature Communications has found that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in lithium-ion batteries is a growing source of pollution in both air and water. These substances, the study found, demonstrate environmental persistence and ecotoxicity comparable to compounds like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Maeving RM1S Electric Motorcycle Launches in U.S.
British manufacturer Maeving has begun selling its all-electric RM1S motorcycle in the United States. The unit is available at select dealerships with a starting price of $8,995 plus delivery fees.

Siemens, Boson Collaborate on Waste-to-Hydrogen Tech
Siemens AG and Boson Energy have signed a memorandum of understand to collaborate on technology that converts non-recyclable waste into clean energy. The aim is to advanced sustainable, local energy security via hydrogen-powered vehicle charging infrastructure.

EIA Expects High Demand To Affect Electricity, Natural Gas Prices for Rest of the Year
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects that the United States will generate more electricity from renewables and coal in the second half of 2024 due to high natural gas prices and high electricity demand.

Audi Considering Ending Q8 e-Tron Model To End Production Early
Audi is seeing a global decline in customer orders for its luxury electric vehicles and is considering ending production of the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback models at its Brussels plant. The site would potentially be restructured or shuttered.

Nascar, ABB Reveal Prototype EV Race Car
Nascar and ABB have announced the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership with a new electric vehicle prototype. This makes ABB the first official partner of the Nascar Impact, which advances the racing league’s strategic sustainability ambitions.

Toyota Invests In IONNA EV Charging Network
Toyota has announced it’s joined seven other automakers (BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis) as an investor in IONNA to support the buildout of a high-powered charging network for battery-electric vehicles. The network will span North America.

Department of Energy Dumps $1.7B Into EV Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $1.7 billion grant giveaway to automakers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support the conversion of shuttered or at-risk manufacturing and assembly facilities. The grant aims at electric vehicle manufacture and supply chains across eight U.S. states.

PowerCo, QuantumScape Announce Agreement for Solid-State Batteries for Volkswagen Vehicles
Volkswagen Group’s PowerCo subsidiary has reached an agreement with QuantumScape to industrialize the latter’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. This could potentially lead to PowerCo receiving a license to use the battery cells in Volkswagen Group vehicles.

Polestar Concept BST Makes Global Debut at Goodwood
Polestar’s new Concept BST, which debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The concept drove up the hillclimb at the event and showcases a dynamic version of the Polestar 6.

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