Charged

APRIL 4, 2024

South 8 Technologies , a developer of liquefied gas electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, has demonstrated high performance with cobalt-free, low-nickel battery cells. South 8 has partnered with an unnamed automotive OEM on the project. This work is funded by the DOE’s EVs4ALL program.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The UK’s first large-scale merchant lithium refinery has been announced, providing battery grade materials to bolster the electric vehicle (EV), renewable energy and consumer technology supply chains. Green Lithium, a merchant lithium refiner, unveiled Teesport in Middlesbrough as the site for the forthcoming lithium refinery.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A faster rate of electrification in the automotive industry will hasten the arrival of circularity (for batteries), according to the authors. Our research shows that, in particular, a faster rate of electrification in the automotive industry, as is currently being discussed in the EU, will play a role in the process.

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Charged

JANUARY 25, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a lithium-sulfur battery which they estimate will be able to achieve 1,000 real-world cycles with fast charging. The researchers met the problem of dendrite growth with tough aramid fibers that stopped dendrites.

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Charged

MARCH 27, 2024

The company plans to build a fully automated line to make large-format lithium metal cells for automobile OEMs and cell makers to test and improve. Sion Power’s Licerion technology uses compression in a lithium metal battery, which the company says will enhance safety, lifetime and recharging rates. Source: Sion Power

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Charged

APRIL 5, 2022

Sion Power says one of its multilayer lithium metal pouch cells has performed for over 2,500 cycles, retaining 70% of its initial capacity. Licerion batteries have lithium metal anodes and are compatible with LFP and NMC cathodes. The experimental cell is part of Sion Power’s Licerion product line. Source: Sion Power.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 9, 2022

(EVE) has become a global competitive lithium battery platform company, owning core technologies and comprehensive solutions for both consumer batteries and power batteries. Automotive electronics. EVE’s products are widely used in the field of IoT and the Energy Internet. Image credit: EVE Energy. Safe travel is guaranteed.

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The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Perth-based IGO has confirmed production cuts to its Greenbushes operations, located near the tiny West Australian timber and mining town the mine is named after, because of subdued demand for battery-grade lithium chemicals.

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TechXplore

AUGUST 24, 2023

has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times. A new study led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with an international team of researchers from the UK and U.S. The paper was published in the journal Nature Communications.

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Charged

JUNE 27, 2023

Applications include the LytCell lithium-sulfur EV battery, lightweight composites and unique on-board sensors. Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries have a 60% smaller carbon footprint than lithium-ion batteries since they do not contain nickel, cobalt, or manganese.

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Charged

MARCH 26, 2021

Sion Power , a specialist in lithium-metal batteries, has announced advancements in its Licerion-EV cell, achieving 400 Wh/kg (700 Wh/L) in a large-format 17 Ah pouch cell. Sion is producing the cells at its facility in Tucson, Arizona, by stacking electrodes with an approximate size of 100 mm x 100 mm on pilot systems. Source: Sion Power.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Miner says funds will go towards feasibility studies for its flagship Trealour hard rock lithium mining project and further prospecting in Cornwall. Demand for lithium, a key component of EV batteries, is set to grow rapidly as the UK and other countries work on their plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars. per share.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With demand for EV batteries seeing an impressive 30 percent year-over-year growth, pressure continues to increase for Automotive OEM’s and Tier 1’s to keep pace.

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Charged

JULY 20, 2023

Sion Power has reported a major development milestone for its Licerion EV technology—the company has produced more than 18,000 multilayer, 6 Ah to 20 Ah lithium metal cells for commercial evaluation. Sion Power is currently taking preorders for the Licerion EV 56 Ah automotive B-sample cell, which is expected to be available in late 2024.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

British model and television personality Jodie Kidd, known for her wide-ranging career, has ignited a conversation on the future of automotive power, rallying for hydrogen fuel cell technology as the heir apparent to electric vehicles. Amidst this growth, hydrogen vehicles continue to gain popularity, not only in the UK but also globally.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Engineering services company Worley to work with Green Lithium to deliver refinery that aims to produce 50,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium a year. Current lithium refining capacity in Europe doesn't match the increasing demand for battery-grade lithium chemicals, which is projected to grow to 800,000 tonnes by 2030," he added.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The COBRA (CObalt-free Batteries for FutuRe Automotive Applications), a European consortium that aims to develop a new cobalt-free lithium-ion battery technology, has chosen Millor Battery to make the prototypes and first batteries.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Up to £1m of funding is being invested in developing a "high-value, end-to-end electrified automotive supply chain" in the UK, with winning projects focused on delivering supplies of critical materials such as lithium and other minerals through mining and recycling. per cent battery-grade lithium.

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Charged

APRIL 6, 2021

Northvolt has announced the acquisition of Cuberg, a battery company delivering lithium metal cells produced on existing lithium-ion manufacturing lines. Cuberg says its cells, which are based on its electrolyte technology for lithium metal anodes, deliver more than 70 percent increased capacity versus comparable lithium-ion cells.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Rock Tech Lithium, a company with offices in Canada and Germany, is planning to build a production plant for battery-grade lithium hydroxide in Guben, Brandenburg. Projected annual production is 24,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide, enough to equip around 500,000 EVs. Source: Rock Tech Lithium.

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Charged

MAY 5, 2023

EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive is integrating solid-state polymer battery technology into its commercial Class 1 EV cargo vehicle program. The Mullen Class 1 EV freight van has a 46 kW lithium-ion battery pack and a 110-mile range. Mullen will test this technology in its Class 1 EV freight vehicles in Q4 2023.

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Charged

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sion Power’s Licerion technology uses compression in a lithium metal battery to enhance safety, lifetime and recharging rates. The company plans to build a fully automated manufacturing line to produce large-format lithium-metal cells for testing and market development by automotive OEMs and cell manufacturers.

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Charged

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Smartville 360 BESS combines repurposed automotive lithium-ion battery packs from multiple automotive makes and models that meet Smartville’s specifications and proprietary safety and life-cycle optimization controls. Our EV battery repurposing and reuse platform is a key link to a lithium battery circular economy.

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The Verge: Energy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Well, not literal gold, at least not much, but there is plenty of lithium, cobalt, and other materials that are good for batteries but hard to find in the earth. Ecobat is known as the largest recycler of batteries in the world, a longtime dominant player of lead-acid battery recycling with a growing focus on lithium cells.

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2022

Dutch carmaker behind brands such as Fiat, Chrysler, and Vauxhall invests in Vulcan, which aims to extract lithium in Germany without using fossil fuels. The firm's technique involves using renewable energy to separate lithium from geothermal brines.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Solid Power has partnered with SK Innovation to manufacture automotive-scale all-solid-state batteries using Solid Power’s sulfide-based solid electrolyte, proprietary cell designs and production processes. Solid Power says its Silicon EV Cell will be safer, provide longer range, and cost less than today’s lithium-ion batteries.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Japan’s GS Yuasa Automotive is known for lead-acid batteries, for which it claims to have a 70% market share in the Japanese market. The company also makes lithium-ion batteries for standard and plug-in hybrids through Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture with partners including Mitsubishi and Honda.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Digatron and DSA have designed a solution for end-of-line testing for lithium battery production. “For us, electromobility represents an interesting growing market segment and we are pleased to have gained an experienced partner from the automotive industry in DSA,” said Digatron VP Friedrich Grupe.

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Charged

DECEMBER 28, 2023

LG Energy Solution , a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, and Impact Clean Power Technology (ICPT), a supplier of heavy-duty battery systems, have signed a supply agreement for nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) battery modules. Source: LG Energy Solution

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Business Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, auto shows have returned with a newfound focus on the inevitable electric future of the automotive industry, and this year's Paris Motor Show was no different. A new model for automotive circularity. What will it take to get to 'car-to-car' recycling? Pursuing ecosystem partnerships.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

The plant will process end-of-life lithium batteries from sectors such as auomotive. Since 2017, ABB has delivered electrification and automation equipment to power Northvolt’s Ett gigafactory for lithium-ion batteries in Sweden. ” The Revolt Ett site.

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Charged

JANUARY 2, 2024

The agreement expands Toyota’s battery recycling network and optimizes its logistics network for end-of-life lithium-ion battery collection from Midwest and East Coast regions, including those from hybrid and battery EVs.

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Charged

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Toyota has decided to locate a new automotive battery plant at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite in North Carolina’s Randolph County. Together with lithium producer Toyota Tsusho , Toyota is planning to spend $1.29 billion investment in US automotive battery manufacturing the company announced in October.

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JUNE 20, 2023

safety certification for its 100+ Ah automotive solid-state batteries. standard governs the safe transport of lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries. Factorial Energy , a Massachusetts solid-state battery developer, has received UN 38.3

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Britishvolt, a start-up seeking to manufacture lithium-ion batteries necessary for the green transition of the UK's automotive sector, has hit a rocky road in recent weeks. The UK is beset by a number of issues that additionally threaten the existence of a resilient automotive industry.

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Charged

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The company’s Materials segment makes high-performance, high-margin Specialty Polymers and Composites, mainly for automotive (including solutions for lithium-ion and next-generation batteries) and aerospace markets. It has 34 industrial sites and 3 research and innovation centers.

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Charged

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The company’s Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, introduced at the recent Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in San Diego, replaces the toxic and flammable liquid electrolyte with a patented “liquefied gas electrolyte.” Arctic is the first in a family of lithium-ion battery cell formats and chemistries that South 8 plans to introduce.

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