Battery
LG Energy Solution signs 2 trillion won supply deal with Mercedes-Benz
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South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution has signed a 2.06 trillion won battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz. The agreement, starting in March 2028 and running through June 2035, will supply batteries to North American and European markets, accounting for 8% of the company's 25.6 trillion won sales in 2024.
A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Montana was surprised to receive a brand-new battery pack after just 40,000 miles on his vehicle. The replacement occurred during a routine service, despite the battery showing only six percent degradation. The owner suspects it may be part of a silent recall related to cell dents discovered last year.
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Traffic jams worry owners of electric vehicles in Indonesia's major cities. Unlike conventional cars, electric vehicles don't guzzle energy when fully stopped, but auxiliary systems still draw power. Battery drain in congestion typically ranges from 1 to 5 percent per hour.