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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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MARCH 2, 2023

Researchers led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have extended the capacity and duration of sodium-aluminum batteries. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. The team previously reported a neutral molten salt reaction. of peak charge capacity. —Weller et al.

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IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

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FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a lithium-air battery with a solid electrolyte. The battery is rechargeable for 1000 cycles with a low polarization gap and can operate at high rates. —Kondori et al.

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DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

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AUGUST 24, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent to release a funding opportunity that would provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design (DE-FOA-0003120). As of July 2023, more than 3.9

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Nyobolt partners with Callum to showcase ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery in Elise-inspired EV

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JUNE 14, 2023

Nyobolt, the developer of ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery technology ( earlier post ) has partnered with UK designer Callum to showcase its advanced battery technology in an Elise-inspired electric sports car that can charge in six minutes.

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Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries

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APRIL 8, 2022

Nissan unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells, which the company aims to bring to market in 2028. This prototype facility, within the Nissan Research Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, is aimed to further promote the development of all-solid-state-batteries.

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Sakuú develops 3Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery; additive manufacturing platform

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JULY 30, 2021

a developer of multi-process additive manufacturing (AM) technology, has produced a 3Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery (SSB) that equals or betters current lithium-ion batteries. These first-generation batteries comprise 30 sub-cells, utilize lithium-metal and a proprietary printed ceramic separator. Earlier post.).

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Fraunhofer leading “MaSSiF” research project on solid-state sulfur-silicon batteries

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APRIL 26, 2023

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden is leading a research project targeting a new generation of sulfur-based batteries. Free of the critical elements cobalt and nickel used in lithium-ion technology, sulfur achieves very high energy densities in solid-state batteries. million in funding.

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Autocar begins field-testing battery-electric cabover refuse trucks

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The two E-ACX battery-electric cabover refuse trucks are going through a strict validation testing process to ensure the trucks are built to handle the same challenges and requirements as their diesel and CNG counterparts. Autocar’s All-Electric E-ACX with cover removed to display one of three high voltage battery packs.

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Researchers in China report 711.3 Wh/kg Li-ion battery cell

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APRIL 29, 2023

In a paper in Chinese Physical Letters , researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences report manufacturing practical pouch-type rechargeable lithium batteries with a gravimetric energy density of 711.3 Current advanced practical lithium-ion batteries have an energy density of around 300 Wh⋅kg −1. Li et al. g·A −1 ·h −1.

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Gotion High-Tech launches new L600 LMFP Astroinno battery; single-cell energy density of 240Wh/kg

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MAY 24, 2023

China-based Gotion High-Tech launched its L600 Astroinno lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery cell and pack at the 12 th Gotion Technology Conference. It is due to the high energy density of Astroinno battery that we can enable a range of 1000km without relying on NCM materials.

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Cummins invests $24M in flow battery leader VoltStorage

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Cummins has invested $24 million in Germany-based VoltStorage, a developer of stationary flow batteries. The company says that it has the largest fleet of operating flow batteries in the world. Vanadium redox flow battery cell. The cells of a vanadium redox flow battery each consist of two half cells. Source: VoltStorage.

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Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

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JUNE 17, 2023

After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam is halting development of the all-electric P-Volt aircraft, mainly due to concerns about current battery technology. The company will continue to explore new emerging technologies.

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Umicore steps up solid-state battery technology development with investment in Blue Current

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MARCH 31, 2023

Umicore and Blue Current , a manufacturer of silicon elastic composite solid-state batteries, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration on the development of solid-state battery technology, with Umicore investing a minority stake in the US-based start-up. In June 2022, Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,

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Magna to supply battery enclosures for Silverado EV

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC HUMMER EV. Magna is also making battery enclosures for the Ford F-150 Lightning. F150 Lightning battery enclosure.

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Sakuu announces successful 3D printing of fully functional high-performance patterned batteries

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Sakuu Corporation ( earlier post ) has successfully and consistently 3D-printed fully functional high-performance batteries in custom shapes and sizes since December 2022. Further, our printing process can allow for substantial gains in energy density for a completed battery.

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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

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APRIL 13, 2023

StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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Gaussin acquires a worldwide license from Bluebus for 6m LMP battery-electric bus

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DECEMBER 5, 2021

With capacity for 22 passengers, Cit-e has 90 kWh of batteries and can run up to 50 km/h. Cit-e is equipped with LMP (Lithium Metal Polymer) batteries from Blue Solutions, the Bolloré Group's subsidiary specialized in batteries. The cost per passenger per km is particularly low. Cit-e Autonomous.

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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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MAY 13, 2023

Bremer Strassenbahn AG (BSAG) has ordered 35 all-electric eCitaro G low-floor articulated buses from Mercedes-Benz with the latest NMC 3 (NMC: lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide) battery technology. The latest generation of high-performance batteries (NMC 3) come with improved cell chemistry and a modular battery equipment design.

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Meta Materials acquires assets and IP of Optodot; battery separators and coating technology

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JUNE 18, 2022

Optodot is a developer and licensor of nano-composite battery separators and infrared optical coating technologies, based in Devens, Massachusetts. META’s Advanced Materials and Battery Products group will continue joint development, licensing, and manufacturing scale-up of Optodot’s technology in partnership with leading OEMs.

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LG Innotek develops 800V wireless battery management system

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FEBRUARY 11, 2023

LG Innotek has developed a Wireless Battery Management System (Wireless BMS) that improves battery performance. of a battery to optimize its performance and life span. Removing the dozens of cables and connectors required for a BMS reduces both the weight and volume of a battery pack.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. Group14 Technologies , Commercial Manufacturing of a Stable Silicon Anode Material Towards Fostering a Strong US Battery Supply Chain, $100,000,000.

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IDTechEx: Nio spearheading battery swapping expansion beyond China

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Battery swap stations are Nio’s signature replenishment facility, and it is currently the only company offering such models to the general consumer. There are also other companies in China that offer models with battery swap support, but for the taxi market. Swapping to become more efficient by using smaller batteries.

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Battery-electric Jeep Avenger debuts in Europe

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APRIL 17, 2023

Stellantis’s Jeep brand is introducing the battery-electric Jeep Avenger ( earlier post ) in Europe. Starting from this platform, the front and rear overhangs have been minimized designing completely new crash boxes, which are 30 mm shorter and offer the same energy-absorbing performance. Avenger delivers a turning circle of just 10.5

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ENC next-gen battery-electric and fuel-cell buses to be delivered in 2023

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

and a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and emission-free technology, announced that the next generation of its zero-emission products, Axess Battery Electric Bus (EVO-BE) and Axess Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus (EVO-FC), are now in development. The next generation Axess EVO-BE will feature 738 kWh of battery energy storage.

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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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MARCH 9, 2023

The demand for domestically produced and sustainably sourced battery metals has grown at a near insatiable rate over recent years, as the domestic manufacturing capacity of lithium-ion batteries has grown exponentially from less than 50 GWh/year to now more than 700 GWh/year of operational and announced capacity.

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Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

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JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ram Truck brand introduced its Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023. Based on the company’s STLA Frame platform, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept features a body-on-frame design that incorporates the battery pack efficiently.

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DOE researchers suggest solid-state batteries may not be a safety slam-dunk; thermodynamic models evaluate solid-state and Li-ion safety

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MARCH 7, 2022

Recent battery fires have renewed investigation of the safety of Li-ion batteries. One possible path to battery safety is a solid-state battery that replaces the volatile and flammable liquid electrolyte with a non-flammable solid electrolyte. 2022) “Are solid-state batteries safer than lithium-ion batteries?”

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FreeWire Technologies to make available ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging for Chevron and Texaco stations

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

FreeWire Technologies, a global electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy solutions provider and a manufacturer of ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging stations and power solutions ( earlier post ), announced a program to make available battery-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and solutions for Chevron-branded stations.

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Amprius batteries power first stratospheric flight for BAE Systems drone

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JULY 23, 2023

Amprius Technologies announced that its high-density silicon anode batteries played a significant role in powering BAE Systems first successful stratospheric flight trial. PHASA-35, the High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) designed by BAE Systems’ subsidiary Prismatic Ltd.,

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. million tons per annum) of spodumene ore through a plant designed to produce 1,150-1,200 tons per day (~350,000 tons per annum) of 5.5-6.0%

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PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

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JULY 2, 2023

The new connected electric bikes, addressing B2C and B2B targets, will be designed and manufactured by the start-up Beweel. Companies of all sizes, from the craftsperson making a two-carrier cargo bike a new work tool, to logistics companies looking for a complementary and competitive offer of light vehicles adapted to last-mile delivery.

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Tesla reveals Cybercab battery pack and range efficiency

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MARCH 17, 2025

Two of the top Tesla executives recently spoke about the Cybercab in an interview with a longtime manufacturing industry expert, sharing details about the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) battery pack size, range, and more. Munro and the executives also go on to sit inside the Robovan while talking a bit about its design.

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Nikola voluntarily recalls 209 Class 8 battery-electric trucks over battery safety issue; temporary hold on BEV sales

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AUGUST 12, 2023

Nikola provided the preliminary results of third-party and internal investigations into a previously reported battery pack thermal event in its Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). As a precautionary measure, the company announced a voluntary recall of approximately 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).

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Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in July 2023.

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Hybrid biomass flow battery stores electricity and produces valuable chemicals at the same time

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JUNE 27, 2023

Rechargeable batteries store electricity in their electrode materials, while redox flow batteries use chemicals stored in tanks attached to the electrodes. Researchers have now developed a battery system based on a hybrid cell, which not only stores and provides electricity but also produces valuable chemicals in a flow system.

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Researchers develop soft co-crystalline solid electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries

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MAY 8, 2023

These co-crystals establish a special concept of crystal design to increase the thermal stability of LiPF 6 by separating ions in the Adpn solvent matrix, and also exhibit a unique mechanism of ion conduction via low-resistance grain boundaries, which contrasts with ceramics or gel electrolytes. Resources Prakash, P., Aguirre, J.

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BNEF: Li-ion battery pack prices rise for first time since 2010 to an average of $151/kWh

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Rising raw material and battery component prices and soaring inflation have led to the first increase in lithium-ion battery pack prices since BloombergNEF (BNEF) began tracking the market in 2010. he upward cost pressure on batteries outpaced the higher adoption of lower cost chemistries like lithium iron phosphate (LFP).

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BMW Group investing €800M in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for NEUE KLASSE and battery assembly

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The BMW Group is investing €800 million in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for integration of fully-electric models of NEUE KLASSE and construction of local high-voltage battery assembly. More than 500 additional employees will work there, producing next-generation batteries for fully-electric vehicles. Earlier post.)

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EU-funded project Recirculate seeks to create new business models for repair, reuse, and recycling of second-life batteries

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JUNE 14, 2023

million for the Recirculate project, which will address the most pressing challenges in the European battery recycling sector and battery materials logistics. The main goal of the project is to enhance end-of-life battery repair, reuse, remanufacture and recycling. The European Union has awarded €4.9

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Ford unveils battery-electric E?Tourneo Courier

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MAY 16, 2023

E-Tourneo Courier is a five-seat multi-activity vehicle with an SUV-inspired design. Ford revealed the all-new E‑Tourneo Courier in Copenhagen, Denmark. E-Tourneo Courier is one of 10 all-electric vehicles Ford has committed to offering in Europe by 2024, as it targets zero emissions for all vehicle sales in the region by 2035.

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CATL launches superfast charging LFP battery Shenxing; mass production by end of year

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AUGUST 17, 2023

CATL introduced Shenxing, the first 4C superfast charging LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, capable of delivering 400 km (249 miles) of driving range with a 10-minute charge as well as a range of more than 700 km (435 miles) on a single full charge.

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MAHLE introduces new bio-inspired cooling plate for batteries; 10% more cooling capacity, 20% less pressure loss, better temperature distribution

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AUGUST 11, 2023

MAHLE engineers have developed a bio-inspired structure for cooling channels in a battery cooling plate that significantly improves the thermodynamic performance and structural-mechanical properties of the cooling plate. The battery can be reliably and homogeneously kept within the necessary temperature window.

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ANL fluorinated cation electrolyte could help enable high-performance, long-lasting Li-metal batteries

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JUNE 29, 2023

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a fluorinated cation electrolyte that could enable high-voltage lithium metal batteries. Fluorides have been identified as a key ingredient in interphases supporting aggressive battery chemistries. An open-access report on their work is published in Nature Communications.

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Volkswagen to introduce electrode dry-coating in battery manufacturing; partnering with Koening & Bauer

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JUNE 18, 2023

Volkswagen’s PowerCo SE plans to introduce an electrode dry-coating manufacturing process in its battery cell production plants in Europe and Northern America. The new technology will significantly boost efficiency and sustainability in volume battery cell production. Our plants are designed for quick and easy retrofits.

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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

IIT, Argonne team designs Li2O-based Li-air battery with solid electrolyte; four-electron reaction for higher energy density

DOE intends to award up to $37M to advance EV battery recycling, transportation and design

Nyobolt partners with Callum to showcase ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery in Elise-inspired EV

Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries

Sakuú develops 3Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery; additive manufacturing platform

Fraunhofer leading “MaSSiF” research project on solid-state sulfur-silicon batteries

Autocar begins field-testing battery-electric cabover refuse trucks

Researchers in China report 711.3 Wh/kg Li-ion battery cell

Gotion High-Tech launches new L600 LMFP Astroinno battery; single-cell energy density of 240Wh/kg

Cummins invests $24M in flow battery leader VoltStorage

Tecnam halts development of P-Volt all-electric aircraft due to battery concerns

Umicore steps up solid-state battery technology development with investment in Blue Current

Magna to supply battery enclosures for Silverado EV

Sakuu announces successful 3D printing of fully functional high-performance patterned batteries

StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Gaussin acquires a worldwide license from Bluebus for 6m LMP battery-electric bus

Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

Meta Materials acquires assets and IP of Optodot; battery separators and coating technology

LG Innotek develops 800V wireless battery management system

DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

IDTechEx: Nio spearheading battery swapping expansion beyond China

Battery-electric Jeep Avenger debuts in Europe

ENC next-gen battery-electric and fuel-cell buses to be delivered in 2023

Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

Ram unveils 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept at CES 2023

DOE researchers suggest solid-state batteries may not be a safety slam-dunk; thermodynamic models evaluate solid-state and Li-ion safety

FreeWire Technologies to make available ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging for Chevron and Texaco stations

Amprius batteries power first stratospheric flight for BAE Systems drone

DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

Tesla reveals Cybercab battery pack and range efficiency

Nikola voluntarily recalls 209 Class 8 battery-electric trucks over battery safety issue; temporary hold on BEV sales

Incat Tasmania selects Wärtsilä solutions for battery-electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry

Hybrid biomass flow battery stores electricity and produces valuable chemicals at the same time

Researchers develop soft co-crystalline solid electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries

BNEF: Li-ion battery pack prices rise for first time since 2010 to an average of $151/kWh

BMW Group investing €800M in Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico for NEUE KLASSE and battery assembly

EU-funded project Recirculate seeks to create new business models for repair, reuse, and recycling of second-life batteries

Ford unveils battery-electric E?Tourneo Courier

CATL launches superfast charging LFP battery Shenxing; mass production by end of year

MAHLE introduces new bio-inspired cooling plate for batteries; 10% more cooling capacity, 20% less pressure loss, better temperature distribution

ANL fluorinated cation electrolyte could help enable high-performance, long-lasting Li-metal batteries

Volkswagen to introduce electrode dry-coating in battery manufacturing; partnering with Koening & Bauer

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