Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Researchers at RMIT University find a way to replace the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries with water, an innovation that could remove the fire risk entirely. The post Australian researchers make water battery breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Battery safety is one of the key priorities in battery development. Even though the safety of the battery is already of a high standard today due to many measures, the future designs demand innovative battery safety materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

Fifteen start-ups deemed to have the most innovative business models in the field of energy transition and climate protection were celebrated at an award ceremony in Berlin on 28 March – recipients of The Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET Award) administered in part by the German Energy Agency ( dena ).

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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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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post Dealflow Spotlight: Battery innovation speeds the energy transition appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Dec. 15 – At the recently concluded COP28, nearly 200 nations agreed to triple global renewable energy by the end of the.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 9, 2024

What do the Nissan Leaf, floating solar, flywheels and flow batteries have in common? Each is being tested by Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) at their Gardenia Innovation Centre, with the potential outcome of being deployed for power grid management. Flywheels and battery testing grounds.

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Renew Economy

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Novonix has been tapped to get grant funding from the US Department of Energy as part of its strategy to build up America's battery supply chain. The post Brisbane based battery innovator in running for $150m in US government funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The New York Power Authority, the country's largest state-owned electric utility, just installed an unusual battery at its headquarters. The 50 kilowatt/250 kilowatt-hour battery isn't remarkable for its size, but for its promise of a design that can eliminate fire risk. Building a fireproof lithium-ion battery.

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altenergymag

JULY 27, 2021

Medical battery manufacturer Ultralife Corporation is redefining portable power for the global healthcare IT industry at this year's HIMSS exhibition at the Venetian-Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas from August 9-13, 2021. Interested parties can let Ultralife know which day they are attending by completing an online form.

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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. SK Innovation has also agreed to invest $30 million in Solid Power.

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Charged

APRIL 30, 2024

US-based solid-state battery technology developer Factorial Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean battery materials developer LG Chem to develop solid-state battery materials for EVs. The company has previously said that it aims to increase its annual battery material sales sixfold to $25.5

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Charged

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Battery manufacturer Verkor has secured over 250 million euros in financing from the European Investment Bank and other investors for its Verkor Innovation Centre, which is nearing completion. The facility is expected to be operational in the first half of 2023. Source: Verkor.

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Charged

MARCH 3, 2023

If you’ve got a UK company that’s working on innovative battery tech, check in with the funding body UK Research and Innovation , which has launched a new £1.5-million million competition to support UK small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) working in the battery sector. Source: Battery Tech Hub

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Charged

MAY 6, 2024

It is, therefore, important to remove heat from battery and powertrain components efficiently. What is Battery Safety? Generally, battery safety encompasses protecting the battery system from several adverse circumstances – electrical, thermal and environmental conditions.

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Charged

OCTOBER 8, 2021

General Motors has announced plans to build a new battery development facility on the grounds of its Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The facility is named after the late Bill Wallace, a GM director who played a pivotal role in the development of the automaker’s battery technology.

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Charged

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In this free webinar at our Fall Virtual Conference (October 17-20, 2022), presented by Materion, we will discuss how the latest clad metal technologies enable safer and more reliable lithium-ion packs, highly reliable chargers, and lightweight battery enclosures. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Register here to learn more—it’s free!

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 12, 2024

Central to their innovation are two cylindrical hydrogen tanks, each pressurized to 700 bar, which are seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s structure. seconds, coupled with a top speed of 186 mph, positions it at the forefront of clean-energy racing innovation. Its capability to surge from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5

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Charged

AUGUST 6, 2021

Albemarle Corporation has announced the opening of its new Battery Materials Innovation Center (BMIC), located at the company’s Kings Mountain, North Carolina site. The team plans to demonstrate lithium foils as thin as 3 to 5 microns using technologies in development. ” Source: Albemarle.

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Energy Central

JUNE 12, 2023

The latest trends and innovations in lithium battery technology are revolutionizing the way we think about #energystorage! From longer-lasting batteries for electric vehicles to ultra-fast charging capabilities for #smartphones, lithium-ion batteries are paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.

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Renew Economy

JUNE 12, 2022

Mining giant enters strategic partnership to manufacture li-ion batteries with fewer steps, lower costs, less complexity, and a smaller environmental footprint. The post Mining giant Rio Tinto invests in Canadian battery innovator Nano One appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If you’ve got a UK company that’s working on innovative battery tech, check in with the funding body UK Research and Innovation , which has launched a new £1.5-million million competition to support UK small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) working in the battery sector. Source: Battery Tech Hub

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Government funding of over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network. FOAK 2022 saw funding awarded to 24 innovators in all, who received grants of up to £400,000 each. Project title: Lead organisation: Project grant: Levelling up Freight.

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Charged

AUGUST 11, 2021

million funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0002553 ) to support manufacturing innovations for energy technologies to drive reductions in carbon emissions. The DOE has announced a new $42.3-million Source: US Department of Energy.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 17, 2024

A project is being run between the municipality of Hague and Dutch grid operator Stedin to develop a battery-powered smart beach electric grid to power the coast of Scheveningen. The new beach battery has a capacity of 360kWh and can power a beach pavilion for two days. Innovation is key to addressing this challenge.

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CleanTech Group

AUGUST 23, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries have gained substantial importance in the global energy transformation, playing a critical role in driving the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Empa research group led by Maksym Kovalenko is researching innovative materials for the batteries of tomorrow. Whether it's fast-charging electric cars or low-cost stationary storage, there's a promising material or a novel manufacturing process for every application.

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Charged

MARCH 15, 2024

Ferroglobe , a producer of silicon metal and ferroalloys, and Coreshell , a US-based battery technology company, have signed a memorandum of understanding under which they plan to produce battery-ready metallurgical silicon for the development of low-cost, high-range EV batteries. However, cycle life is a problem.

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Charged

APRIL 5, 2024

Afraid there won’t be enough recycling plants to recycle EV batteries when they start reaching end of life in large numbers? Encouraged by generous government incentives, companies have been investing heavily in battery plants. million EV battery packs per year, but only some 341,000 per year are expected to be available at that time.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Statkraft strikes partnership with Dutch company Aquabattery to develop a pilot test of its innovative saltwater-based flow battery designed to improve long-term storage. The post Energy giant Statkraft to trial “revolutionary” flow battery made with saltwater appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Charged

MARCH 11, 2021

SK Innovation will invest $1.148 billion in SK Battery Hungary to build a new EV battery factory. CEO Kim Jun said, “The investment decision made this time will lead the battery business of SK Innovation to greatly contribute to the value chains and ecosystem and to become a leading global company in the global EV industry.”.

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Charged

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Petersburg, Florida is known as a boater’s paradise (and of course, the epicenter of EV journalism), so John Vo, the former Global Head of Manufacturing at Tesla, saw it as the perfect site for his new electric boat company, Blue Innovations Group (BIG). Sources: Blue Innovations Group , St. kW solar canopy. Pete Catalyst

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Charged

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

NOVA, the partnership and venture capital branch of building materials company Saint-Gobain , has invested in solid-state lithium metal battery company ION Storage Systems to expand their battery technology collaboration. ION aims to supply the EV industry as well as defense, aerospace, consumer electronics and grid storage customers.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 9, 2024

Clean energy fund manager Nuveen Infrastructure (formerly Glennmont Partners) and renewables asset management and development firm Exus Renewables have agreed to co-develop 800MW of southern Italian battery storage projects, with each company co-developing a portfolio of 400MW.

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Energy Storage News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The US Department of Defense Defense Innovation Unit will try out ‘prototype advanced energy systems’ based around LDES technologies.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Steel has converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-electric drive. The e-locos were built by Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT), a provider of customized lithium-ion propulsion solutions to the rail market. Steel invested some $2.3 million in the locomotives.

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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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