Guy Youngs

US Trade War Upsets Battery Industry

2025-03-24

Guy Youngs

The battery and energy storage industry is watching intently the pending trade war between the US and its trade partners. Few industry players are willing to talk on the record about the situation – not least because it is a turbulent and unclear time.

But James Greenberger, executive director of the battery association NAATBatt International told BEST that trade tariffs may benefit certain industries in the US. But the lithium battery industry “will not be one of them,” he said.

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Renault Offers Solution for Battery Fires

2025-03-24

Guy Youngs

Renault has devised a device to speed up the extinguishing of a burning electric car battery. This “Fireman Access” point is now licensed free of charge to the entire automotive industry.

A fire can be brought under control in time comparable to that of a combustion-powered vehicle, thanks to a simple little device.

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Ford CEO Warns Tariffs Will Hurt US Auto Industry

2025-03-23

Guy Youngs

As automakers brace for new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley is warning the extra costs would be “devastating.” Farley said the threats are already creating “chaos” and “a lot of costs” for the US auto industry.

So far, however, “what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos,” Farley added. Ford is looking for ways to build up inventory in the US to soften the blow of Trump’s tariffs.

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Alternative Power Report, March 2025

2025-03-13

Guy Youngs

Alternative Power Report – Mar 2025 Download

This month, Alternative Power Report Editor Guy Youngs brings readers up to date on Elon Musk and Tesla activities around the world. Sales are down, stock price is down, and consumer anger is up. Read about it in the March issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research. The March report also contains information on EV battery development and the tariff wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. PSR

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Toyota Major Auto Funder of Climate Deniers?

2025-02-24

Guy Youngs

Guy Youngs

Toyota has been revealed to be the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen.

Toyota sells more gas-powered, polluting vehicles than any other company on Earth, and thus it has a vested interest in continuing to sell those polluting vehicles. But the problem is that gas-powered, polluting vehicles are not good for the health of humans or other living beings on this planet

Toyota has repeatedly ranked as one of the…
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Tesla Sales Drop 60% in Germany

2025-02-24

Guy Youngs

Tesla’s sales dropped nearly 60% in January in Germany compared to the same period last year, and the same thing is happening throughout Europe. The two main reasons are believed to be the introduction of the new Model Y and the disapproval of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his meddling in politics, which is especially not appreciated in Europe

Obviously, Tesla will use the Model Y transition as an excuse, and there’s some truth to it. However, Tesla was transitioning the Model 3 around the same time last year, which also negatively affected 2024 sales

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Nissan Ditches Honda, Eyes Foxconn Alliance

2025-02-24

Guy Youngs

After unsuccessful negotiations with Honda, Nissan has ended discussions about a merger and is now searching for a new partner, reports “Nikkei.” Among the potential candidates is the Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn.

Nissan abandoned plans for a $60 billion merger with Honda, which could have made it the third-largest car manufacturer in the world. The primary issue reportedly was disagreements over the terms of the merger.

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Recycled Battery Metals Important for Europe EVs

2025-02-24

Guy Youngs

Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, a new study finds. Materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap have the potential to build up to 2.4 million EVs locally in 2030, according to research by Transport & Environment (T&E).

Recycling spent cells and production scrap could provide 14% of the lithium, 16% of the nickel, 17% of the manganese, and a quarter (25%) of the cobalt that Europe will need for electric cars in 2030.

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Alternative Power Report, February 2025

2025-02-24

Guy Youngs

Alternative Power Report – Feb 2025 Download

Read about changes in the Japanese EV industry in the February issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research. The report also contains several articles on EV battery development trends. PSR

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Honda, Nissan Near EV Merger

2025-01-27

Guy Youngs

Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The merger is designed to help survive industry’s rapid shift to electric power. The tie-up could likely involve a third auto partner from Japan which reports suggest might be Mitsubishi

Honda and Nissan have been paving the way for an EV partnership for several months now. In March, the Japanese auto giants announced plans to co-develop new software and other EV tech.

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