- 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..
- Jeff Dahn on Silicon-Carbon Anodes - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Jeff Dahn, Professor at Dalhousie University, gave his annual plenary address at the International Battery Symposia last month. Dahn spoke about silicon-carbon composite anodes, comparing chemical and mechanical synthesis methods and praising carbon nanotubes for turning garbage to gold. more..
- Maximizing Efficiency and Profit in Fleet EV Charging Depots with On-Site Batteries and Smart Energy Management - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Surging energy demand has electricity customers and producers scrambling for rapidly dispatchable generation and storage assets. This is not an unfamiliar spot for electric vehicle (EV) fleet operators, as energy constraints remain a top concern as the e-mobility transition continues. Luckily, integrating on-site battery storage with advanced energy management tools can… more..
- Investor Outlook on Battery Industry: EVs Look Good, Supply Chain Worries - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The 2025 International Battery Seminar and Exhibit included the third iteration of a Battery Venture, Innovation & Partnering event. The day-long event included senior-level investors, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and start-up leaders across the battery space and was marked by several intimate panel discussions and fireside chats around specific topics such as… more..
- Shirley Meng, 2025 Shep Wolsky Award Recipient - BATTERY POWER NEWS | The 2025 International Battery Seminar & Exhibit was held March 18-20, 2025 in Orlando, Fla. For three full days, presentations covered the latest developments and considerations in the battery space, with topics including breakthrough technological developments, manufacturing, supply chain issues, automotive-specific concerns, safety, stationary storage, recycling, and more. This year, Shirley… more..
- Organic Cathode Makes Sodium-Ion Batteries Competitive with Lithium - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have identified a redox-active organic cathode material that excels in sodium-ion batteries, enabling energy density comparable to lithium-ion technologies, high power, and stable performance projected to last over 13,000 cycles. “It can actually compete with the state of the art lithium-ion technology—not just sodium-ion,… more..
- Amprius, CarbonX, Breathe Battery Highlighted as Best New Products at Florida Battery Event - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Amprius, Breathe Battery, and CarbonX took home top honors last week in the Best of Show competition at the International Battery Seminar in Orlando. Twenty-eight new products were entered into the competition, and the community chose these three as the top award winners. more..
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Announces New CEO, Effective March 31, 2025
April 23, 2025
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Rochester
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NY
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United States
Rochester, NY: Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation (“Arnold”), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets, electric motors and precision thin metals, announces a significant leadership transition. Matthew Blake has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer effective March 31, 2025. Blake succeeds Dan Miller, who held the position for the past nine years. During his tenure, Dan Miller made substantial contributions to Arnold’s growth and success. Under Miller’s leadership, the company strengthened its position as a leading solutions provider, successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, and oversaw a recent facility relocation. Miller’s strategic vision was instrumental in spearheading the launch of the …
ITEN Announces Major Breakthrough in Solid-State Li-ion Battery with 200C Discharge C-Rate, Setting a New Industry Standard
April 17, 2025
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LYON
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France
ITEN Announces Major Breakthrough in Solid-State Li-ion Battery with 200C Discharge C-Rate, Setting a New Industry Standard Powency™ Product Line Ramping Up as New Technology Scales for Production Dardilly (Lyon), France, April 9, 2025 – ITEN, a leading innovator and industrial player in the development and production of Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Solid-State Batteries (SBBs) for electronic markets, today unveiled a major advancement in energy storage. ITEN’s latest SSB achieves an unprecedented 200C discharge rate (200 times the battery’s capacity per hour) —100 times higher than conventional Li-ion batteries—setting a new benchmark for miniaturized energy storage. This technology is now …
Enovix To Acquire Korean Battery Cell Facility to Bolster Manufacturing
April 16, 2025
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Fremont
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CA
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United States
Enovix Corporation (Nasdaq: ENVX), a global high-performance battery company, today announced the acquisition of battery cell manufacturing assets from SolarEdge, located in South Korea. The acquisition will expand the company’s manufacturing footprint and help position Enovix to meet growing demand in the defense industry. The transaction is expected to close in April 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Enovix will be acquiring a battery cell manufacturing facility from SolarEdge that is approximately 330,000 square feet, as well as battery cell development and manufacturing equipment. The SolarEdge facility has been operating for over 20 years. The facility to be …
E.ON and Superdielectrics collaborate to develop revolutionary energy storage
April 16, 2025
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London
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London
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United Kingdom
E.ON and Superdielectrics collaborate to develop revolutionary energy storage (Cambridge, 16 April 2025). Leading energy provider E.ON and Superdielectrics, the Cambridge-based energy storage technology company, have announced they have entered into a wide-ranging collaboration agreement to promote and develop the British-developed battery solution, which is ultimately intended to give millions of homes access to safer, cheaper and cleaner power. Central to the agreement is a shared vision between E.ON and Superdielectrics to develop the revolutionary polymer-based storage technology and renewable energy. This unique approach – the main component is a membrane similar to contact lens materials – means …
Noon Energy Expands Executive Team with Key Hires to Accelerate Business Growth in 2025
April 14, 2025
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Palo Alto
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California
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United States
Noon Energy, an emerging innovator in ultra-long-duration energy storage, today announced the appointment of Andrew Oh as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Aric Saunders as Executive Vice President (EVP), Commercialization. These strategic hires will enable Noon Energy to accelerate the scaling of its breakthrough storage technology and bring affordable, 24/7/365, resilient, and renewable energy to market. With deep expertise in clean energy commercialization, business development, and financial strategy, both Oh and Saunders will play instrumental roles in accelerating Noon Energy’s growth. Oh will focus on forging strategic alliances and driving financial strategy to secure key partnerships and funding opportunities. Saunders …
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