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APRIL 12, 2024

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK, a research institute in Berlin, is participating with the Battery Pass Consortium to design and implement the technical standards of the EU’s digital battery passport. Source: Fraunhofer

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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?

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Charged

JUNE 29, 2023

The EU parliament has approved a new set of rules designed to make EV batteries more durable, more sustainable and better performing. The new regs, which will come into force once the European Council has formally endorsed the text, affect the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU.

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Charged

OCTOBER 14, 2021

SAE International has released SAE J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing, a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. The document specifically applies to vehicles with RESS voltages above 60 volts. “As

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Charged

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As the energy transition and electrification of mobility drive the explosive demand for batteries, Christophe Mazeaud, director of Battery Industry Solution , Siemens Digital Industries Software, discusses the key role that a holistic quality program plays in scaling and stabilizing battery production.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Traceability —the ability to document the sources of raw materials and components—is becoming a critical concern in the battery field as regulators incorporate country-of-origin requirements into new programs such as the EU Battery Regulation and the US Clean Vehicle Tax Credit.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Researchers have documented for the first time the stresses that build up around solid-state battery electrolytes, helping set the stage for the development of improved and more efficient batteries.

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Charged

JANUARY 18, 2023

Traceability is becoming a critical function in the EV industry, thanks to the “Buy American” requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar provisions in the EU’s new Battery Directive. Charged : Can you give us any details about how you document the origin of materials?

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Oil major Shell has signed a multi-year offtake deal with what would be Europe’s largest battery installation. Minety could be the first 100-megawatt battery project completed in Europe. The same documents also claimed that the offtaker would be signing a seven-year deal. The project is broken into two 50-megawatt systems.

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Charged

MARCH 28, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with the Department of Labor and the AFL-CIO, has announced the launch of a national workforce development strategy for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Recent reports underscore the need for America to develop a robust workforce for the domestic battery supply chain.

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Charged

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In documents posted in the Federal Register, NHTSA said it had found no such incidents in the US since receiving the petition. The available data indicate that non-crash battery fires in Tesla vehicles are rare events,” the agency wrote. There are a couple of unrelated safety investigations working their way through the system.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Lithium-ion batteries, a key enabler of today’s lightweight and handheld electronics as well as electric vehicles, have plunged in cost since their introduction three decades ago at a rate similar to drop-in solar panel prices, as documented by a study published last March.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 28, 2022

The Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA) and Batteries Europe are integrating their working groups. A key outcome will be a joint strategic research and innovation agenda, creating one document to highlight the most urgent research needs in Europe. WG1 on New and Emerging Technologies ? Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 26, 2022

India’s national policy thinktank NITI Aayog has proposed a battery swapping policy to drive large scale electric vehicle (EV) adoption. At the fleet transport level both types are already cost competitive with their traditional engine equivalents and thus offer maximum potential for EV penetration, according to the policy document.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There are three main forms of graphite: spherical graphite is used in non-EV battery applications, whereas EV batteries use a blend of coated spherical graphite and synthetic graphite. The company manufactures 10,000 metric tonnes per year of purified spherical graphite for EV battery anodes. Graphite is a pure form of carbon.

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Charged

JANUARY 31, 2024

The new A-Series low-profile SMT antennas meet AEC-Q200 standards, and are designed for automotive applications, including wireless battery management systems, telematics control units and vehicle access key fobs. Electronics giant Kyocera AVX has released a new line of surface-mount automotive antennas. Source: Kyocera AVX

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Amnesty International recognizes the vital function of rechargeable batteries in the energy transition from fossil fuels. Growing demand for so-called clean energy technologies has created a corresponding demand for certain metals, including copper, and cobalt, which is essential for making most lithium-ion batteries.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 11, 2022

Battery storage is having its moment in the sun. Energy Information Administration said that when it totals up the numbers for 2021, it expects they will show that battery storage capacity grew by 4.5 Vistra says the facility, which uses technology from LG Energy Solution, is the largest lithium-ion battery storage system in the world.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

She designed and built her shipping container -turned-tiny-home herself, documenting the whole process on her blog to give everyone a look into her everyday sustainable and off-grid lifestyle. Original post: Tiny House Sustainable Living blog documents life in an off-grid tiny home.

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Charged

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Tesla has quietly acquired Ontario-based Hibar Systems, which specializes in battery manufacturing. The California carmaker has made no official announcement, but Electric Autonomy Canada learned from federal lobby registration documents that Hibar became a subsidiary of Tesla sometime between July and October.

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The Verge: Energy

MAY 18, 2024

. | Photo by Emmet Livingstone / AFP via Getty Images Mining for minerals used to make EVs and batteries is plagued with allegations of abuse, the latest report from the nonprofit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) shows. Cobalt is often called “ the blood diamond of batteries ” because of the dangers workers face mining it.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It's been nearly six months since an explosion ripped through a grid battery near Phoenix and upended the industry's understanding of the technology's safety. Utility Arizona Public Service has invested heavily in understanding and operating batteries, well ahead of most of its peers. energy storage industry.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 15, 2023

An apocalyptic “meh” seemed to greet the government’s bumper package of energy- and climate-related policy announcements and documents released on 30 March, which appeared short on new ideas and sources of funding. A central plank was the policy paper “Powering Up Britain” , which presented plans for tackling energy security and net zero.

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Charged

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The project team recorded the historic feat in a three-part video series, which “documents the journey and implementation of the world record attempt with a dose of humor.”. DPD’s Futuricum 19-ton e-truck generates 680 PS (670 hp), and has a 680 kWh battery pack, which the company calls “the largest truck battery in Europe.”

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 5, 2020

Eos Energy Storage spent 12 years building up a technology it says can rival the dominant lithium-ion batteries for storing grid power. Energy storage is a rapidly growing market, and energy companies are plowing unprecedented sums into battery projects. Exotic battery tech, exotic claims.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2022

National Battery Day – February 18th. We probably don’t realize how much we rely on batteries in our everyday lives. Batteries power our phones and appliances and drive our electric vehicles. National Battery Day celebrates these fuel cells and the value and convenience they give to society.

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Charged

MARCH 13, 2023

SAE International has released a standard document, “ J2908 Vehicle Power and Rated System Power Test for Electrified Powertrains ,” that defines methods to determine peak power ratings for electrified vehicles, and establishes a framework for testing, data post-processing and reporting of SAE System power for vehicles with electrified powertrains.

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Charged

APRIL 25, 2023

Both long-range versions feature a 102 kWh battery pack, and the targeted range is over 300 miles (EPA estimate). A standard heat pump allows the car to take advantage of ambient heat when preconditioning the cabin and battery. Up to 200 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging is included for all versions, and the charge lid is motorized.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 13, 2020

Businesses can also use solar-powered generators for battery backup on their computer servers. First, take out any batteries or other potentially hazardous parts. Replace the battery. Often many people replace their phone because the battery life becomes shorter. How to recycle equipment and electronics.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Reuters reports that Tesla recently filed documents with the local city government to allow an expansion of its parts production in order to meet growing demand for exports. Tesla has announced a new round of investment aimed at expanding production at Gigafactory Shanghai.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a result, the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a charging system for large battery electric vehicles, is now being developed. Note: the above values are documented as possible but may not be implemented in typical installations (source: IDTechEx). The MCS is capable of charging at a maximum rate of 3.75

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 26, 2020

We’re joined by Emily Atkin, climate journalist and founder of the newsletter Heated , who dug up some of the documents showing who’s making these decisions at Facebook. The Interchange is brought to you by Fluence, a global leader in battery-based energy storage technology and services. Finally, U.S.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 20, 2024

Have you read: Construction begins on 500MW Australian battery project Plan to accelerate smart meters deployments in Australia With drones more easily deployed than conventional aircraft, as well as accelerating asset inspection cycles, their adoption would also improve response times to outages, fault finding, bushfire preparedness, maintenance work (..)

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Plus, reporters at Bloomberg got their hands on documents that show ExxonMobil plans to pretty significantly ramp up emissions in the coming years. Recommended reading: Bloomberg : Exxon’s Plan for Surging Carbon Emissions Revealed in Leaked Documents. We’re talking about NextEra Energy and ExxonMobil. Based in the U.S.,

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

But could batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) simultaneously pose a grave social and environmental threat to communities in the Global South where the raw materials for modern batteries are obtained? This growth is fuelling massive demand for components for car batteries, particularly for lithium ion batteries.

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Charged

MAY 3, 2023

The industry badly needs technical standards to enable charging providers to document, diagnose and repair charging problems in a uniform way. We think that the battery lifecycle has to be mapped out and framed. In this case, the product is batteries. How is the battery pack designed and created? Let’s figure those out.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

And as a trove of industry documents reveals, Exxon is far from the only fossil fuel company selling carbon capture as its golden ticket to continue pumping its products, despite internal concerns about the technology’s feasibility. House Oversight Committee’s “historic” investigation into Big Oil and climate disinformation.

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