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Resource report concludes Galvanic’s lithium prospect among most prolific in North America

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Strategically located in the south-central US near newly built or planned EV and battery manufacturing plants, Galvanic Energy’s lithium prospect could greatly reduce US reliance on foreign supply chains. million tons, including “oilfield brines” such as the Smackover.

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OM Group to Acquire Advanced Battery Manufacturer EaglePicher Technologies for $171.9M

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Based in Joplin, MO, EaglePicher is a designer and manufacturer of batteries, battery management systems and energetic devices for the defense, aerospace and medical industries. million to develop a new generation of high energy, low cost planar liquid sodium beta batteries for grid scale electrical power storage applications.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

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In January, EnerDel hosted a group of journalists at its Indiana facilities and provided a plant tour showcasing its cell manufacturing and pack assembly processes. Cell Manufacturing. Like many elements of the cell construction, the design and manufacture of the stack (figure 4) involves proprietary ideas. by Bill Cooke.

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CODA Automotive Battery Joint Venture Secures $394M of Committed Capital for Expansion

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The capital will enable the company to rapidly industrialize the all-electric CODA car’s power system for commercial volume production and support its ability to mass manufacture transportation and utility power storage battery systems. Earlier post. To date, CODA has raised in excess of $100 million in capital.

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Ioxus introduces 3 new ultracapacitor modules targeting automotive, wind, industrial applications

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Ultracapacitor manufacturer Ioxus introduced three new modules: the iMOD 16V/500F, 80V/12F and 48V/165F, which all deliver higher power and energy densities as compared with competitive products, according to the company. The iMODTM 16V/500F provides power density up to 95% greater than modules currently on the market.

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ZSW develops process for Li-ion batteries with extended cycle life; 10,000 charge cycles

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ZSW designed the cells, developed the manufacturing process and produced a small sample series in the 18650 format. The technology has also created the basis for manufacturing large-size pouch and prismatic cells. The Lithium-ion batteries are intended for use in electric vehicles and as solar power storage systems.

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Faradion and Phillips 66 to develop lower cost and higher-performing sodium-ion battery materials

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Sodium-ion battery technology has an inherent advantage over other power-storage technologies because it uses low-cost materials that are sustainable and widely available. A diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company based in Houston, Phillips 66 has filed numerous patent applications on battery-related technology.

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