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Traton Group’s development chief said the company is considering lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its truck technology plans. The statement indicates ongoing evaluation of battery chemistry choices for MAN and Scania as the group invests in new drive technologies.
Automotive World says Beijing’s EV purchase tax rollback, alongside a 2% battery tax, marks an exit from propping up demand and tilts support to sodium-ion.
InsideEVs reports that Geely has a novel battery solution intended to slow battery degradation during very high charging power, but the source does not provide technical proof or specifications.
Mercedes-Benz said it will test ProLogium’s Gen4 battery cells for future EVs. The work is intended to assess safety, energy density, fast charging, performance and scalability.
GM said it will be the first company to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The company says the cells can deliver 33% higher energy density than LFP at a comparable cost, which could affect EV battery pricing and range.
Scania and Prinoth are expanding their long-term partnership with new electric snow groomers using Scania Core 800 battery technology. The move points to further electrification in specialized off-road machinery.
Geely said its new Smart Charge system reaches 2,250 kW and uses AI and 12C batteries. The company said it can charge an EV from 10% to 70% in about 4.5 minutes, which would significantly shorten charging time if deployed as described.