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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MAY 25, 2023

The new Enphase battery starts at 5 kWh of capacity and can be configured up to 80 kWh.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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