GM investing in Lithion Recycling to support advanced EV battery recycling tech

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GM announced Thursday that its venture capital division, GM ventures, will invest in Lithion Recycling to support a sustainable circular battery ecosystem. The new partnership will focus on researching and developing a viable EV battery recycling method to further reduce emissions and the usage of critical minerals.

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New Swedish electric bike Vässla Pedal with torque sensor launched on World Car-Free Day

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The Vässla Pedal has just launched as the Swedish mobility startup’s latest futuristic-looking electric bike, complete with high performance parts like torque-sensing pedal assist functionality.

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Tesla’s giant ‘safety recall’ of 1 million vehicles is just another software update

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The media has reported today on Tesla having to recall a massive number of electric vehicles in the US, but the fix for the “safety recall” is again just another software update that Tesla has already started to push.

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Tesla’s (TSLA) sudden drop in wait times doesn’t mean demand for EVs is dropping

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Tesla (TSLA) has had a sudden drop in wait times for deliveries on new orders on some of its electric vehicle models, and some are reading into it as demand falling off, but there’s more to it.

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Quick Charge Podcast: September 21, 2022

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Ford reveals all-new ‘smartphone on wheels’ E-Transit Custom commercial EV van

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At the Hannover IAA Transportation event, Ford revealed new features and specifications of its all-new E Transit Custom, a fully electric commercial van, or what the automaker calls a “smartphone on wheels.”

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Here’s how Canadian hydropower will power 1 million New York City homes from 2026

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The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) line, will deliver 1,250 megawatts of clean electricity from Canada’s Hydro-Québec, the fourth-largest hydropower producer in the world, to New York City.

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Harley-Davidson to re-open Del Mar electric motorcycle reservations after first round sold out

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If you’ve been chomping at the bit to put down a reservation for a LiveWire S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, then we’ve got good news for you. The wait will soon be over as Harley-Davidson’s electric sub-brand LiveWire will be re-opening reservations later this month.

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Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers

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Tesla has officially launched its CCS adapter for $250, enabling Tesla drivers to access public charging stations. This is a product that Tesla owners have been wanting for a long time.

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Jaguar Land Rover converting Halewood factory to build EVs, saving the factory’s fate

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Jaguar Land Rover has begun converting its Halewood plant to support the company’s transition to electric vehicles. After several years of uncertainty, workers at the Halewood plant can finally take a deep breath and, for the rest of us, get ready for the first all-electric Land Rover due in 2024.

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