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Toyota bZ5 launches in China with shockingly low price

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Toyota has launched its latest all-electric coupe SUV, aiming directly at the heart of the world’s most competitive market for electric vehicles. With an almost shockingly low starting price of RMB 129,800 (about €16,200), Toyota bZ5 reveals a fascinating strategy: to beat the competition, Toyota is teaming up with one of its biggest rivals. The secret to the bZ5’s aggressive… Read more…

About:Energy’s Voltt software database helps EV designers rapidly evaluate different battery options


UK-based battery development software provider About:Energy’s Voltt software database of commercial battery models now features over 30 high-performance cells across a range of formats and chemistries from the likes of LG, Samsung and Molicel, as well as next-generation developers including Amprius and Inobat. This expanded library enables customers to evaluate cell selection, thermal strategies and… Read more…

Dürr and GROB present new concept factory for battery cell production


German engineering companies Dürr and GROB have developed a new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cells using less space and energy while offering higher performance and battery cell quality. In addition to a classic production layout with wet coating, the partners have developed a concept factory that carries out dry coating of the electrodes, which… Read more…