Battery-swapping is back in business
GreenBiz
MAY 23, 2023
Can the next generation of battery-swapping succeed where others failed?
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GreenBiz
MAY 23, 2023
Can the next generation of battery-swapping succeed where others failed?
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 26, 2023
Materials from Scottish-grown seaweed could help to improve the life-span and charge time of lithium-ion batteries used for the likes of electric vehicles, with a new first-of-its-kind prototype already being tested by expert researchers.
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GreenBiz
MARCH 7, 2023
Low in cost and high in density, a lithium-sulfur battery could power the future of transport — if it ever gets to market.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2023
license ) A new study appears to identify potential alternative materials to use in the positive terminals of consumer electronics batteries, replacing cobalt. As a battery constituent, cobalt offers thermal stability, which means it functions even as it is heated to higher temperatures, as well as structural stability.
Charged
MAY 1, 2023
Standards authority SAE International has released a new standard document, SAE J3235, which aids in mitigating risk for the storage of lithium-ion cells, traction batteries and battery systems intended for use in automotive-type propulsion systems and similar large-format applications.
Charged
MAY 5, 2023
Dry-electrode pioneer AM Batteries (AMB) and battery producer Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) have teamed up to develop solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology. AMB says its dry process opens up additional avenues for customization, which can enable the production of faster-charging, more energy-dense, safer batteries.
altenergymag
MAY 16, 2023
Earlier this month, Alfa Chemistry announced the launch of its lithium-ion battery testing service, in a hope to support the growing demand for alternative energy sources. The service newly released is designed to provide reliable and accurate testing for lithium-ion batteries.
Charged
MAY 18, 2023
Belgian circular materials technology company Umicore has purchased a minority stake in California-based solid-state battery manufacturer Blue Current. This investment complements the companies’ joint development agreement (JDA) to integrate Umicore’s battery materials into Blue Current’s solid-state battery technology.
Charged
APRIL 24, 2023
But the rapidly growing EV market has brought with it complex supply chain challenges associated with transporting the large format lithium-ion batteries that power them. And these challenges only increase depending on the size and condition of the battery. Why is transporting EV batteries difficult?
Charged
MAY 25, 2023
InterBattery, South Korea’s largest and most influential exhibition for batteries, is launching for the first time in Europe as “InterBattery Europe Showcase” at ees Europe from June 14 to 16 in Munich. InterBattery is a renowned battery exhibition that first started in 2013 in Seoul, Korea.
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APRIL 21, 2023
Sodium-ion batteries , which could offer significant cost and raw material procurement advantages over the lithium-ion kind, have been much discussed in the press of late. Chinese battery behemoth CATL unveiled its first-generation sodium-ion battery in July 2021. Neither company has yet offered any details.
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MAY 19, 2023
million to prepare for industrial-scale production of its silicon anode material in response to rising demand for high-energy batteries. Replacing graphite with silicon in the anode has several benefits, but current silicon-dominant EV batteries swell and crack when charged and discharged often. million subsidy. million subsidy. “E-magy’s
Charged
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In case someone is looking for candidates for the Buzzword of the Year, “battery passport” might be a good choice. Traceability and tracking of battery materials is a hot topic, thanks to “Buy American” provisions of the IRA and BIL in the US, and similar regulations under development in the EU.
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MAY 25, 2023
NI, formerly known as National Instruments, has launched a new testing solution for battery validation labs. NI’s Software-Defined Battery Lab covers the entire battery lifecycle from research and development to validation, production, second life and remanufacturing.
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MAY 17, 2023
EV battery startup Chemix has introduced MIX, an AI-powered design platform, to expedite the commercialization of next-generation batteries. The MIX platform integrates battery-specific AI algorithms and datasets to expedite and enhance battery design, testing variations in materials and chemistries.
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APRIL 13, 2023
Other sessions at our Spring Virtual Conference include: Formulated Fluids: An Upgrade In Battery Immersion Cooling The world of global transportation is becoming increasingly electrified and with this comes new hardware and fluid challenges. No cooling jacket is needed, and the dielectric fluid comes into direct contact with the battery.
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MAY 2, 2023
Volkswagen and lithium-ion battery recycler Redwood Materials have partnered to offer US consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration between Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood began last year with a recycling deal for all Volkswagen and Audi EV battery packs.
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MAY 21, 2023
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania and Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt have unveiled a jointly developed lithium-ion battery cell for heavy EVs, which they say is capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million kilometers. The specifications of the prismatic cell include a 157 Ah capacity and a nominal voltage of 3.6
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MAY 22, 2023
German auto parts manufacturer MAHLE and US-based battery service company Midtronics will jointly develop service equipment. The goal is to provide holistic battery diagnostics and maintenance from a single source over the life cycle of batteries and vehicles.
Charged
MAY 3, 2023
This enhances Umicore’s portfolio of NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) battery materials for EVs and provides a design-to-cost battery technology. Umicore’s battery materials operations in Korea, Poland and Canada, which are currently producing NMC-based cathode active materials, will create HLM in the future.
Charged
APRIL 3, 2023
Like everything else under the sun, lithium-ion batteries have finite lifespans, and modern EVs haven’t been around long enough for us to have comprehensive data regarding how long an average EV battery can be expected to remain fit for purpose. of batteries have been replaced. Vehicle ownership is full of surprises.
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MARCH 14, 2023
Battery recycling company Ecobat is building its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility and its first in North America. The plant will be located approximately one mile from the existing Ecobat Resources Arizona facility, which has been manufacturing battery anodes for 15 years. Source: Ecobat
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APRIL 7, 2023
UK-based Altilium Metals plans to step up development of its future EV battery recycling plant, following a six-month feasibility study funded in part by the UK government’s Automotive Transformation Fund and the successful demonstration of the company’s technology at its new analytical laboratory in Devon.
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MAY 17, 2023
ENTERA aerogel particles are thermal insulation additives that provide “ultra-thin” thermal barriers for lithium-ion EV batteries. Cabot Corporation has developed a new ENTERA aerogel particles portfolio with three aerogel products that formulators can incorporate into thermal barrier blankets, pads, sheets, films, foams and coatings.
Charged
MAY 29, 2023
Schenck Process , which provides bulk materials handling solutions, has introduced a feeding mechanism for battery electrode production. The modular feeding system works for continuous and batch battery mass manufacturing.
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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. Source: Mullen
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MARCH 8, 2023
Power management company Eaton has introduced a 3-in-1 battery pack vent valve for EV batteries. The valve is capable of three functions: battery case leak-checking, and both passive and active venting to provide battery pack overpressure relief. Source: Eaton
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MARCH 24, 2023
Additive manufacturing and solid-state battery specialist Sakuu says it has successfully and consistently achieved 3D printing of fully functional batteries in custom shapes and sizes. Using a proprietary lithium metal battery chemistry, Sakuu’s printing process starts with raw material and ends with a ready-to-use patterned battery.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The need to quickly increase EV battery testing capacity is making validation labs harder to manage and forcing engineering teams to explore ways to sustainably scale up their test lab operations. Battery cycler flexibility and openness is critical to achieve the scale needed in modern battery validation labs.
Charged
APRIL 11, 2023
Battery cyclers play an essential role throughout the development of batteries and therefore, are considered an indispensable part of any battery testing laboratory or manufacturing facility. Rapid battery evolution, affordability, sustainability and recyclability are key to delivering the next generation of EVs.
Charged
MARCH 13, 2023
Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, and University of Illinois at Chicago say they have created a room-temperature solid-state lithium-air battery that is rechargeable for 1,000 cycles, has a minimal polarization gap, and operates at high rates.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Another day, another announcement of a new battery gigafactory. FREYR Battery has purchased a site in Coweta County, Georgia for its planned Giga America battery plant, and will begin detailed project engineering “in the coming months.”. FREYR plans to invest some $1.7 billion through 2029.”.
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MARCH 13, 2023
British EV manufacturer Tevva has entered into a partnership with battery recycling company Ecobat for the repair, repurposing and recycling of Tevva’s lithium-ion batteries. Tevva is committed to providing the best possible customer service while promoting a circular approach to battery management,” said Tevva CEO Asher Bennett.
Charged
APRIL 27, 2023
Solid-state battery pioneer Sakuu has announced promising results from its ongoing testing of a novel printable lithium formulation from Livent for use in Sakuu’s 3D printed batteries. Sakuu’s battery technology can be licensed for use in today’s manufacturing equipment, or with the company’s Kavian manufacturing platform.
Charged
MARCH 29, 2023
Intensive testing of EV batteries is crucial. EV manufacturers, suppliers, and test facilities must use their battery test labs equipment to ensure fast and efficient battery development. Join in and learn more about how we at Keysight approach innovations in battery tests to face future test challenges.
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MARCH 9, 2023
Innovate UK ‘s Faraday Battery Challenge will support 17 new EV battery initiatives with £27.6 The new projects will advance various types of EV battery technology, including digital twins, battery recycling and next-generation materials. OXLiD is investigating Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
altenergymag
MAY 25, 2023
The new Enphase battery starts at 5 kWh of capacity and can be configured up to 80 kWh.
Charged
MAY 4, 2023
OCSiAl , a graphene nanotube producer, has launched two highly concentrated nanotube dispersions for Li-ion battery anodes and cathodes. times more graphene nanotubes than conventional products and use less material in dispersion fabrication, transportation, storage and battery making. The new dispersions contain 2-2.5
Charged
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
TMMT will also establish a 75,000-unit-per-year battery assembly plant alongside its car manufacturing line. Plug-in hybrid battery assembly will begin in December 2023, producing 60 skilled jobs. Total investment for this project will be around €317 million, bringing Toyota’s cumulative investment in TMMT to around €2.3
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FEBRUARY 17, 2023
billion to build an LFP battery plant in Marshall, Michigan. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will initially employ 2,500 people when production begins in 2026. As the company rapidly scales EV production, introducing LFP batteries will also enable Ford to produce more vehicles. Ford plans to invest $3.5
Charged
APRIL 13, 2023
Cabot has announced plans to establish a new technology center in Münster, Germany which will focus on its battery material development. The center will also support other Cabot product lines that support the battery market, including fumed alumina for separator and cathode coatings, and aerogel for thermal management.
Charged
MARCH 1, 2023
Battery manufacturer Microvast will provide its MV-C Gen 4 HpCO lithium-ion battery packs to REE Automotive for use in REE’s P7 EV systems. Microvast says its vertical integration and unique battery technology and cell chemistry combine to meet REE’s power, density, charging time and cycle life needs. Source: Microvast
Charged
JANUARY 2, 2023
Lion Electric (NYSE: LEV) a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has completed production of its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company’s battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec. Lion also recently celebrated the start of production at its manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois.
Charged
MAY 8, 2023
In the past few decades, the widespread adoption of alternative and renewable energy systems and transportation electrification has garnered increased attention, research, and development in the field of batteries. The Bitrode line of products includes cell, module, and pack testers along with battery formation equipment.
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