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MARCH 6, 2024

QuantumScape , a US battery company, has introduced a new cell format, FlexFrame, for solid-state EV batteries. The cell face and flexible packaging material are pushed out when each layer’s cell charges and anodes are plated with pure lithium metal. FlexFrame combines pouch and prismatic cells. Source: QuantumScape

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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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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. IRT’s proprietary technology ATLAS (Advanced Technology Li-Ion Adaptive System) is a turnkey, customizable and scalable propulsion and control package. Steel invested some $2.3

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Yellow machine icon Caterpillar has announced the development of 48-volt, 300-volt and 600-volt batteries for the off-highway equipment industry. Caterpillar will showcase prototypes of its battery technologies at the upcoming bauma 2022 trade show in Munich.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 4, 2023

Commonwealth and New South Wales (NSW) have announced an extensive investment package of AU$7.8 billion ($5.3 billion) into Australia’s critical transmission infrastructure projects. The announcement was made by the Albanese and Perrottet Governments to connect New South Wales’ Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). billion ($3.2 billion ($2.1

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AUGUST 23, 2023

KACO , a German sealant manufacturer, is selling components and assemblies for common battery cell types. KACO’s battery quick exhaust valves release air immediately if a battery fails. KACO’s battery solutions include new features for cylindrical and prismatic cells. Source: KACO

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Clean energy enterprise TagEnergy has reached financial close on the 49.9MW/99.8MWh Pitkevy facility in Fife, Scotland, its sixth battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the UK. Flexitricity partners as route to market and battery optimiser, while independent renewable energy company RES has been appointed as asset manager.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bloomy Controls has launched a new battery-simulating test system that “brings the rigor and discipline of the hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) design validation lab onto the individual desktops of multi-person, multi-site development teams.” Source: Bloomy Controls

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JUNE 13, 2023

Solid-state battery pioneer Sakuu has launched a new Li-metal cell chemistry called Cypress. The new technology, which Sakuu says delivers safer batteries with high energy and power densities, is now available for manufacturing licensing. Samples of 5 Ah pouch cells are available from Sakuu’s Silicon Valley battery pilot line facility.

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CleanTech Group

MAY 8, 2022

For the Materials & Chemicals sector, the recent Cleantech Forum Europe Live in Edinburgh included insight into plastics and packaging, cement and concrete,

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 11, 2020

Europe is crafting a €750 billion recovery package in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. our recent stimulus package sent billions of dollars to debt-laden oil producers. our recent stimulus package sent billions of dollars to debt-laden oil producers. Meanwhile, here in the U.S., Based in the U.S.,

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MAY 30, 2022

Heraeus Electronics has introduced a new copper ribbon designed for high-current power devices and battery packages. PowerCu Soft Laser Ribbons are intended for the laser bonding of bonding wire onto battery terminals and DCB substrates as well as the laser bonding of bonding wire onto copper terminals in power electronics modules.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In September, FREYR Battery and Japanese electric motor producer Nidec announced plans to establish a downstream joint venture to produce battery modules and packs. Key results from sample cell testing, according to the companies: The sample cells exhibited top quartile gravimetric energy density performance for LFP graphite batteries.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

3D-printed solid-state battery manufacturer Sakuú has selected Porsche Consulting to design its planned global gigafactories. Sakuú says its Swift Print technology provides a 100% greater capacity in a 50% smaller and over 40% lighter package than that of comparable Li-ion cells.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

American Battery Solutions has introduced the Alliance E48-2.0, the first product in the Alliance Intelligent Battery Series of Li-ion batteries for motive and industrial applications. The US-made Alliance series integrates cells and automotive-grade electronics in an IP67 waterproof package. The E48-2.0 The E48-2.0

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MARCH 24, 2022

Commercial EV builder Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA) has announced a multi-year battery supply agreement with The Shyft Group. Proterra will supply its battery technology to power Shyft’s Blue Arc purpose-built electric delivery van and EV chassis.

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APRIL 5, 2020

Electric boat manufacturer RAND Boats has launched a new propulsion package for its Leisure 28 Electric model.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Redwood Materials , the battery materials firm founded by Tesla cofounder JB Straubel, has launched a battery recycling pilot in California that aims to “establish efficient, safe and effective recovery pathways for end-of-life hybrid and EV battery packs.” Source: Redwood Materials.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

InoBat Auto, a European supplier of EV batteries, has secured the “necessary regional incentives” to establish its first North American facility in Indiana. The planned 100,000-square-foot battery module and pack assembly and R&D facility in Indianapolis will be built under a joint venture with Ideanomics.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Exceeding market expectations depends on continual innovation in batteries. Intensive testing of EV batteries is crucial and EV manufacturers, suppliers, and test facilities need to make the best use of their battery test lab to ensure fast development. Overcoming Challenges In The Validation Of Battery Management Systems.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Heavy-duty EV-builder Proterra has unveiled a new series of battery packs that offers a customizable energy storage system for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The new, narrower H Series battery packs are designed to be packaged into standard truck frame rails. Source: Proterra.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Pacific Gas & Electric is asking state regulators to approve another massive round of energy storage procurements, including its first large-scale contract for behind-the-meter batteries to serve grid needs. The 27 MW aggregation is the first large-scale behind-the-meter battery project for PG&E, but not for the state as a whole.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 18, 2020

Swedish battery maker Northvolt and state-owned utility Vattenfall launched a new modular and fully mobile energy storage system on Friday, one they say will be able to patch up stressed grids during a period of rapid electrification. Multiple hubs can be connected in parallel. Multiple hubs can be connected in parallel. Credit: Northvolt).

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

TE Connectivity has introduced a new connector designed to be used for connections within automotive headlamp units, steering wheel units and vehicle cameras, as well as for the fat-flexible and flexible-printed cables in EV battery management systems. mm connector systems.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

DuPont Supports You from Concept to Commercialization You have many choices when it comes to suppliers and material selection when considering electric vehicle battery pack assembly and thermal management. BETAMATE structural adhesives help ensure battery pack structural integrity by demonstrating stiffness, durability, and crash performance.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Many in the EV industry see solid-state batteries as the future, and one of the reasons is that the more stable solid electrolyte is expected to be safer than current liquid electrolytes. However, new research indicates that the picture may be more complex.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 18, 2022

Grid operator Liander and GIGA Storage, developers of large-scale battery systems, have started pilots in the Dutch cities Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Lelystad with large batteries to use the electricity grid more efficiently and give more parties access.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

Battery recycling will be a critical part of the future e-mobility ecosystem, as Tesla has understood from the beginning. The California carmaker has been working with various firms to recycle its end-of-life battery packs for several years.

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Business Green

JULY 6, 2022

The electric vehicles (EV) arm of Octopus Energy has this morning launched a new package, which provides customers with a car, charger, and flexible clean energy tariff. Octopus Electric Vehicles said its new package would enable UK drivers to save up £3,755 on fuel bills over the course of a three-year lease contract.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

The US Inflation Reduction Act was intended to boost investment in US battery manufacturing, and it appears to be working—so well, in fact, that European battery producers are becoming alarmed. Sources: InnoEnergy , Batteries International.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tesla reveals details of its plan to take on traditional utility incumbents in Australia by focusing on household and business packages that combine rooftop PV, electric cars and battery storage.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Leave it to Elon Musk to turn battery chemistry into a viral phenomenon. Musk teased a forthcoming “Battery Day” during Tesla’s second quarter earnings call. But we at GTM have been following the battery market for years, and are veteran observers of Tesla announcing things.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The company’s Vanguard brand, which provides commercial battery and motor products and solutions, showed its brand-new MVG Series of motors and MC Series of motor controllers at the recent Equip Exposition , along with a range of equipment applications powered by Vanguard batteries. Commercial Battery (48 V, 1.5

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JUNE 7, 2021

Volvo Penta has become the majority shareholder of Norwegian marine battery and electric driveline supplier ZEM. The company has delivered battery solutions to ferries, offshore supply vessels, high-speed passenger ships, lifeboats and the aquaculture sector. Over time the two companies will create complete packages together.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Announced today, the new package offers customers access to discounted EV charge points and installations, in addition to any associated home solar panels and battery storage.

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JULY 2, 2021

Dukosi will be using Keysight Technologies ‘ SL1001A Battery Test System to support the development of battery degradation tracking and prediction algorithms, as well as state-of-charge monitors. ” Keysight’s ESD software enables Dukosi to conduct tests that deliver concrete, stable and reproducible results.

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