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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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Manganese Cathodes Could Boost Lithium-ion Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are growing in adoption, used in devices like smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. But supplies of nickel and cobalt commonly used in.

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DOE: cobalt is the most expensive material used in lithium-ion battery cathodes

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MARCH 8, 2022

With the accelerating transition to electric vehicles (EVs), demand for the materials used to produce batteries will increase significantly and rapidly. Aside from the lithium needed to produce modern lithium-ion batteries, much attention is focused on the cost of the materials used for EV battery cathode production.

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Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium-Ion On Cost, Supply Chain

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 14, 2024

Having crossed some technical hurdles, low cost sodium batteries are hurtling towards the market for grid energy storage, EVs, and more. The post Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium-Ion On Cost, Supply Chain appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Li-Cycle starts operations at its first European lithium-ion battery recycling facility

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Each main line has the capacity to process up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year. Germany represents the largest market for both battery manufacturing scrap and the expected supply of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries in Europe.

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Benchmark: lithium-ion battery prices rise for first time in gigafactory era; lithium carbonate major driver

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OCTOBER 30, 2021

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that battery producers have begun to increase lithium-ion cell prices following a period of consistent raw material price rises throughout 2021, particularly for lithium. Lithium carbonate has been singled out as a major driver behind the battery cell price increases.

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Aqua Metals produces high-purity LiOH directly from recycled lithium-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Aqua Metals has recovered high-purity lithium hydroxide (LiOH) from lithium-ion battery black mass at the company’s Li AquaRefining recycling facility located at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC). Aqua Metals in January electroplated its first critical battery metal—copper—from Li-ion black mass.

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Ingevity enters EV battery market with $60M investment in lithium-ion anode materials producer Nexeon

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AUGUST 15, 2022

UK-based Nexeon is a desiger of silicon-based anode materials that improve performance of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and consumer electronics. Nexeon’s customers have found that NSP-2 offers a step-change improvement in lithium-ion battery performance while also reducing the weight of the battery.

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Li-Cycle commercial lithium-ion battery recycling plant now operational in Rochester, NY

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

North America’s largest capacity lithium-ion battery recycling company, announced that its Spoke 2 facility at Eastman Business Park (EBP) in Rochester, New York is now fully operational. The company processes all types of lithium-ion batteries regardless of their previous application, chemistry, or state of charge.

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SpaceX reportedly signs battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

SpaceX reportedly signed a battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution (LGES). Local media outlets in South Korea—where LGES is based—have reported on the agreement between SpaceX and the battery supplier. SpaceX reveals when sixth Starship test flight could take off LGES has supplied batteries to Tesla for a long time.

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Sustainability & Profitability of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

New Collaboration Balances Sustainability and Profitability of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling In our pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, the environmental and supply chain impacts of the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles should not be overlooked.

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Panasonic signs supply agreement for lithium-ion EV battery cans

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Panasonic Energy signed a long-term supply agreement with H&T Recharge for lithium-ion battery cans in North America. H&T Recharge is a battery component manufacturer supplying cylindrical batteries for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

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Enovix raises $45M; working to develop its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion technology for EV market

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APRIL 6, 2020

Enovix Corporation has secured $45 million in new funds to produce and commercialize its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion Battery. Enovix has developed a lithium-ion battery that incorporates a 100% active silicon anode using a patented 3D cell architecture to increase energy density and maintain high cycle life.

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Daimler Truck and CATL expand global partnership on truck-focused batteries and supply

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MAY 21, 2021

Daimler Truck AG and lithium-ion battery manufacturer and developer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. CATL will be the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul battery-electric truck, which is planned to be ready for series production in 2024.

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Battery Resourcers to open North America’s largest Li-ion battery recycling facility by August

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JANUARY 15, 2022

Battery Resourcers, a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered materials company, plans to open a commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Covington, Ga. The site is strategically located near several EV manufacturing hubs and lithium-ion gigafactories.

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Dürr and Techno Smart partner on manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for e-cars

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

Dürr is positioning itself in the growing Li-ion battery market as a supplier of production technology and is expanding its market access to battery manufacturers through a cooperation with Techno Smart, a leading Japanese manufacturer of coating systems. Dürr Megtec is part of the Clean Technology Systems division.

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NFI expands partnership with Li-Cycle on heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling for transit buses

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, has expanded its partnership with North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycler, Li-Cycle Corp., Li-Cycle recovers critical materials from lithium-ion batteries and reintroduces them into the supply chain.

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Molicel to supply battery cells to Archer for production Midnight eVTOL

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Molicel ), a supplier of lithium-ion battery cells, entered into a memorandum of understanding for Molicel to manufacture and supply the battery cells for Archer’s production electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight. gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery capacity annually.

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Panasonic and Mazda entering discussions on medium- to long-term partnership for automotive cylindrical Li-ion batteries

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JUNE 22, 2023

and Mazda Motor Corporation agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and automotive batteries in a rapidly expanding market. Automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Panasonic Energy: 1865, 2170, 4680. Panasonic Energy Co.,

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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.

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Vale Canada to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products for batteries

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MARCH 26, 2022

Vale Canada and lithium-ion cell producer Northvolt AB announced a multi-year agreement for Vale to supply low-carbon nickel products to Northvolt, reinforcing the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability in the electric vehicle supply chain and electrification of the broader mining industry.

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Factorial earns UN 38.3 certification to ship 100Ah Lithium-metal solid-state battery

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MAY 24, 2023

Factorial, a developer of solid-state battery technology for electric vehicle (EV) applications, has received the UN 38.3 safety certification for its large format automotive solid-state batteries. This makes Factorial the first Li-metal solid-state battery maker to successfully receive certification that covers 100+Ah cell.

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Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood Materials to create US supply chain for EV battery recycling

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JULY 13, 2022

Redwood) will collaborate to create a supply chain to recycle Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicle batteries in the United States, with the goal of providing accessible and more sustainable electric mobility for American drivers. Key to the collaboration is a holistic approach to the battery lifecycle.

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Solvay and Orbia to create JV to supply PVDF to battery market; largest capacity in N America

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

With more than half of US car sales projected to be electric by 2030, demand for lithium-ion batteries and PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer used as a lithium-ion binder and separator coating, is soaring. Both plants are expected to be fully operational by 2026.

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BNEF: China dominates the Li-ion battery supply chain, but Europe is on the rise

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

China dominates BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking in 2020, having quickly surpassed Japan and Korea that were leaders for the majority of the previous decade. This has led to a boom in European cell plants, and the rest of the supply chain is also slowly making its way to Europe.

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DOE awarding $73.9M to 10 battery recycling projects

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

million in funding for 10 projects to advance technologies and processes for electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and reuse. Advanced batteries are vital to the entire clean energy economy, but the US currently does not produce enough of the critical minerals and battery materials needed to power clean energy technologies.

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Corvus Energy to supply batteries for five new electric ferries

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Corvus Energy has been selected by Holland Ship Electric to supply lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for five new all-electric ferries being built by Holland Shipyards Group, a total system integrator of electric systems for the global marine market, for Amsterdam’s municipal public transport provider, GVB.

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High-performance fluoropolymers for lithium-ion batteries

Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Gujarat Fluorochemicals will now supply high-quality fluoropolymers and electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. The post High-performance fluoropolymers for lithium-ion batteries appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Honda and GS Yuasa sign joint venture agreement to establish Honda?GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co.

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MAY 12, 2023

The two companies have been discussing specifics for collaboration on high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion batteries, mainly for EVs. To address the rapidly growing demand for batteries, the new joint venture company, which will be named Honda・GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Earlier post.)

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DOE awarding $75K to Cirba to expand battery recycling 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. Of that, $75,000 will go to one project in the recycling segment of the supply chain. Earlier post.)

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Cirba Solutions’ lithium-ion battery recycling facility selected for $200m DOE funding

Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Department of Energy to develop its lithium-ion battery recycling plant. The post Cirba Solutions’ lithium-ion battery recycling facility selected for $200m DOE funding appeared first on Innovation News Network. Cirba Solutions will negotiate an award of up to $200m from the U.S.

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FREYR Battery and ITOCHU partner to develop materials supply chain

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

FREYR Battery announced a new service agreement with ITOCHU Corporation, the Japan-based global trading and import/export company. As part of this agreement, ITOCHU will serve as a direct materials supplier for FREYR’s procurement and supply chain operations. —Yasuhiro Abe, Power & Environmental Solution Division COO, ITOCHU.

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Cirba Solutions welcomes DOE to flagship lithium-ion battery recycling facility

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Explore how Cirba Solutions is leading the way in US lithium-ion battery recycling with a major facility expansion in Ohio. The post Cirba Solutions welcomes DOE to flagship lithium-ion battery recycling facility appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Conventional production of graphite not only takes place far away from battery manufacturing centers but also poses environmental challenges. The valuable mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is now considered a critical raw material. Every battery manufacturer is challenged by insufficient raw materials.

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ProLogium to build €5.2B gigafactory for solid-state batteries in France

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MAY 14, 2023

Taiwan-based ProLogium has chosen France as the location for its first large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing facility outside of Taiwan. This major investment project aims to facilitate supply chain localization, R&D activities, and the manufacturing of next-generation batteries in Europe for ProLogium.

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Toyota will invest $14.3B in development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In a livestreamed briefing on batteries and carbon neutrality, Toyota Chief Technology Officer Masahiko Maeda said that the company will invest ¥1.5 billion) in the development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030. trillion (US$14.3 million BEVs. million BEVs.

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Benchmark launches Li-ion Battery Raw Material Price Index

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APRIL 16, 2022

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has launched a Lithium-ion Battery Raw Material Price Index. Benchmark assembles the index using its market-leading price assessments including the IOSCO-accredited lithium, nickel, and cobalt prices. LFP (lithium iron phosphate). Lithium hydroxide (CIF Asia). NCM HIGH-NICKEL.

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Freudenberg e-Power Systems and LG Energy Solution sign long-term supply partnership for battery modules

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Freudenberg e-Power Systems and LG Energy Solution have signed a multi-year contract for the supply of lithium-ion battery modules. The partnership covers the supply of lithium-ion battery cell modules.

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Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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APRIL 16, 2019

Daimler AG has acquired a minority equity stake in US battery material specialist Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a developer of new battery materials which outperform existing lithium-ion technologies. The advancements Sila Nano have made in battery performance are very promising.

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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. billion will go to 11 projects in the materials separation and processing segment of the supply chain. Earlier post.) Of that, $1.6

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Second battery module line goes on stream in BMW plant Leipzig; supplying the i4

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AUGUST 2, 2022

BMW Group Plant Leipzig has brought its second battery module production line on stream. Plant Leipzig’s first such production line went on stream in May 2021 and supplies the battery modules for the BMW iX. Production of battery-modules for high-voltage batteries at BMW Group Plant Leipzig.

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Panasonic discusses partnership with Mazda for lithium-ion battery cells

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JUNE 23, 2023

Panasonic Energy and Mazda have entered into discussions regarding a medium- to long-term partnership for lithium-ion battery cell supply. The discussions include Panasonic Energy supplying Mazda with automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries made in the battery supply plants in Japan and North America.

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Benchmark bumps BYD up to top tier of EV battery manufacturers; 2nd China cell maker on list

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MAY 28, 2021

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has elevated Chinese lithium-ion battery cell and automaker BYD to Benchmark’s top tier EV battery cell manufacturer status joining CATL, Envision AESC, LG Energy Solution, Panasonic, Samsung, and SK Innovation as tier one cell manufacturers. Qualified to supply non EV applications.

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Magnis signs offtake agreement with Tesla for anode active materials; N. American production

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Australia-based Magnis Energy Technologies has entered into a binding offtake agreement with Tesla for the supply of anode active materials (AAM) beginning in February 2025 with fixed pricing. Magnis is a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery technology and materials company in the Lithium-ion battery supply chain.

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

Manganese Cathodes Could Boost Lithium-ion Batteries

DOE: cobalt is the most expensive material used in lithium-ion battery cathodes

Sodium Batteries Challenge Lithium-Ion On Cost, Supply Chain

Li-Cycle starts operations at its first European lithium-ion battery recycling facility

Benchmark: lithium-ion battery prices rise for first time in gigafactory era; lithium carbonate major driver

Aqua Metals produces high-purity LiOH directly from recycled lithium-ion batteries

Ingevity enters EV battery market with $60M investment in lithium-ion anode materials producer Nexeon

Li-Cycle commercial lithium-ion battery recycling plant now operational in Rochester, NY

SpaceX reportedly signs battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution

Sustainability & Profitability of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

Panasonic signs supply agreement for lithium-ion EV battery cans

Enovix raises $45M; working to develop its 3D Silicon Lithium-ion technology for EV market

Daimler Truck and CATL expand global partnership on truck-focused batteries and supply

Battery Resourcers to open North America’s largest Li-ion battery recycling facility by August

Dürr and Techno Smart partner on manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for e-cars

NFI expands partnership with Li-Cycle on heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling for transit buses

Molicel to supply battery cells to Archer for production Midnight eVTOL

Panasonic and Mazda entering discussions on medium- to long-term partnership for automotive cylindrical Li-ion batteries

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

Vale Canada to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products for batteries

Factorial earns UN 38.3 certification to ship 100Ah Lithium-metal solid-state battery

Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood Materials to create US supply chain for EV battery recycling

Solvay and Orbia to create JV to supply PVDF to battery market; largest capacity in N America

BNEF: China dominates the Li-ion battery supply chain, but Europe is on the rise

DOE awarding $73.9M to 10 battery recycling projects

Corvus Energy to supply batteries for five new electric ferries

High-performance fluoropolymers for lithium-ion batteries

Honda and GS Yuasa sign joint venture agreement to establish Honda?GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co.

DOE awarding $75K to Cirba to expand battery recycling as part of $2.8B funding

Cirba Solutions’ lithium-ion battery recycling facility selected for $200m DOE funding

FREYR Battery and ITOCHU partner to develop materials supply chain

Cirba Solutions welcomes DOE to flagship lithium-ion battery recycling facility

UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

ProLogium to build €5.2B gigafactory for solid-state batteries in France

Toyota will invest $14.3B in development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030

Benchmark launches Li-ion Battery Raw Material Price Index

Freudenberg e-Power Systems and LG Energy Solution sign long-term supply partnership for battery modules

Daimler takes minority stake in Sila Nanotechnologies; next-generation lithium-ion battery materials

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

Second battery module line goes on stream in BMW plant Leipzig; supplying the i4

Panasonic discusses partnership with Mazda for lithium-ion battery cells

Benchmark bumps BYD up to top tier of EV battery manufacturers; 2nd China cell maker on list

Magnis signs offtake agreement with Tesla for anode active materials; N. American production

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