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- Finalists Announced for Best of Show Awards at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe 2025 - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Finalists have been named in the first Best of Show People’s Choice Awards competition at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe, June 23-26, in Mainz, Germany. Attendees at the event are invited to identify exceptional innovation in technologies in the battery space, voting on the most impactful new products of the… more..
- Follow the Money: Fusion, Solar, Silicon, and Vanadium Flow - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Big investments this month for fusion and solar energy—both solar cells and harnessing the sun’s actual light. But we also saw investments for battery swapping networks, vanadium redox flow batteries, and silicon anodes. more..
- The Future is Silicon: Silicon Anode Technology Updates from Florida Battery - BATTERY POWER NEWS | One theme that emerged from the 42nd International Battery Seminar and Exhibit was that silicon anode technology is maturing fast. In the plenary keynotes, Jeff Dahn spoke on silicon-carbon anode materials; Shirley Meng said silicon is actively coming to the market. Amprius took home a Best of Show award for high-energy… more..
- Talent, Tariffs, and Technology: US Power & Digital Infrastructure in 2025 - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Although all skillsets can participate in today’s power and digital infrastructure boom, STEM skillsets remain in high demand and low supply, making it extremely hard to recruit and retain top talent. IPPs and data center developers are all in need of executives and senior leaders with a deep understanding of transmission,… more..
- Epsilon, Tufts Partner on Battery Innovation - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Epsilon in collaboration with Tufts University will launch a new research institute at the School of Engineering at Tufts focused on materials science and engineering with an $11.5 million sponsorship. The Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute will work towards advanced innovations in battery materials that address global challenges in energy and sustainability. more..
- Martin Freer on UK Strategy and the Faraday Institution - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Martin Freer, CEO of the Faraday Institution in the United Kingdom, gave one of the plenary addresses at last month’s International Battery Symposium. Freer discussed the wider UK battery strategy and how they are bolstering research and innovation alongside an energy transition. more..
- Troy Hayes on Propagation Mitigation at Tesla - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Troy Hayes, Director of Quality at Tesla, gave one of the plenary presentations at last month’s International Battery Seminar. Hayes talked passive propagation resistance in battery design—how to keep a single thermal runaway event from growing into a major fire. Freer discussed the wider UK battery strategy and how they are… more..
Nuvvon Reports a Major Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Scalability
June 20, 2025
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Parsippany
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New Jersey
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United States
Nuvvon, a leader in next-generation energy storage, is excited to report a major breakthrough in solid-state battery scalability. Nuvvon will be releasing their first samples this Fall of 1Ah and 5Ah solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion pouch cells. “This is a real breakthrough moment for Nuvvon,” notes Jonathan Lex, Chief Operating Officer of Nuvvon Inc. “While we’ve always maintained that our technology is inherently scalable and compatible with existing lithium-ion manufacturing infrastructure, we focused first on advancing our materials science. Now, we have validated our approach by successfully producing larger format cells, paving the way for faster commercialization.” The scaling from 72mAh …
Aalberts IPS Highlights “Apollo”® Top Entry Valve and Actuation Line for Power Generation Applications
June 11, 2025
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Charlotte
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NC
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United States
Aalberts integrated piping systems (IPS), a global leader in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, highlights its “Apollo”® top entry valve and actuation product line, engineered to meet the highest demands of performance, safety, and ease of maintenance in power generation applications. These products are ideal for isolating steam in high-pressure boiler systems, as well as for handling cooling water and condensate. They are also well-suited for turbine inlet and drain line shut-off applications, and feature emergency shut-off valves to enhance process safety. With its simplified in-line service capability, the valve allows maintenance …
cylib and Pure Battery Technologies sign MOU strengthening battery recycling value chain in Europe
June 5, 2025
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Brisbane, Frankfurt am Main
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Germany
Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) and cylib announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), creating a partnership that will strengthen the battery recycling value chain in Europe. Under the agreement, cylib, a sustainability leader in lithium-ion battery recycling, will supply PBT, a recycling and refinery technology leader, with black mass concentrate (BMC) – an intermediate product containing valuable and otherwise expensive battery metals such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese. PBT will use its advanced, low-emission hydrometallurgical process to refine the BMC and reintroduce the recovered materials into the battery supply chain as precursor Cathode Active Material (pCAM). Complementary innovation …
Keysight and NIO Pioneer the Next Generation of Smart Electric Vehicles
June 5, 2025
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Santa Rosa
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CA
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United States
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has enabled NIO to successfully validate the wireless systems in its smart electric vehicles using Keysight network emulation solutions. As a result, NIO’s vehicles now comply with 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 standards and deliver improved connectivity and performance to support the next generation of electric vehicle development. As vehicles become more connected to the world, there are several challenges to address, including ensuring compliance with evolving standards like 3GPP and IEEE 802.11 to guarantee reliable connectivity. Enhancing connectivity performance is crucial for features such as autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and in-car entertainment. To optimize the …
AM Batteries Opens Doors to Customers, Expediting Electrode Sales for Next Generation Batteries
June 5, 2025
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Billerica
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MA
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United States
AM Batteries, a pioneer in dry battery electrode (DBE) technology, opened its state-of-the-art Customer Success Center today, enabling the development of next-generation batteries with advanced manufacturing technology. AM Batteries' new facility will play a crucial role in ongoing efforts to secure the U.S. battery manufacturing supply chain. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Massachusetts’ Interim Secretary of Economic Development Ashley Stolba. AM Batteries has developed an advanced process for the manufacturing of electrodes, a critical component in any battery. The company’s proprietary Powder to Electrode™ dry coating method enables 30% lower capital costs, 50% …
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