- Peak Energy’s Vision for Scaling Sodium Ion Chemistry for Grid Storage - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Now is the time for sodium ion chemistry, says Landon Mossburg, CEO and cofounder of Peak Energy. Mossburg says sodium ion batteries are the fundamental building block for energy storage systems of the future. more..
- Meng Publishes Update on Solid-State Anode-Free Sodium-Ion Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Last week, work from the lab of Shirley Meng, University of Chicago, in collaboration with researchers from the University of California San Diego, was published in Nature Energy. Battery Power reported the bulk of this work earlier this spring after Meng first shared results at the International Battery Seminar and Exhibit. more..
- Gain of Function for Grid Storage Batteries: Carbon Capture - BATTERY POWER NEWS | A group of scientists working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has reported major advances in the area of grid storage batteries. The key differentiator for these batteries is that instead of only storing energy for use when renewable sources are insufficient, they have an extra trick—they also capture and fix… more..
- Follow the Money: Battery Funding Rounds for New Anodes, Sodium-Ion Chemistry, Recycling, More - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Over the past 30 days, investments in the battery industry have rewarded innovative anodes, recycling technologies, inverter-free batteries, sodium-ion chemistry, and Chinese developers of the EV production stack. Here's the list. more..
- Software’s Moment: As Battery Technologies Mature, AI Steps In - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The battery market is about ten years old, and while in-house software solutions have carried battery R&D so far, the market is now at a tipping point for new software innovations that will change lithium ion battery research and applications, contends Tyler Lancaster, partner at VC firm Energize Capital. more..
- Special Circumstances: How Specialty Pack Startups Can Manage Market Shifts - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The steady increase in start-ups in the specialty pack manufacturing space is a direct response to not only a wider adoption and adaptation of batteries for an ever-expanding set of applications, but nuanced consumer needs. As such, startups need to consider several key factors when responding to market demands to ensure… more..
- Cathode Progress: Small Additions of p-Group Elements Improve Low-Cost Iron-Based Materials - BATTERY POWER NEWS | A group from Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, and Nagoya Institute of Technology has reported a step improvement in the attributes of low-cost, iron-based cathode materials for use in lithium-ion batteries. more..
- Tipping Point For U.S. Battery Production Equipment - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Currently, the U.S. relies on international markets for the processing of most lithium-battery raw materials. These include critical minerals to produce battery components such as cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes. While clear advances have been made to manufacture these batteries domestically in the US, the ability to mine and process the critical… more..
Powerful AI Method Improves Battery Life and Reduces Costs for Energy Storage Systems
July 19, 2024
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CANTERBURY
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Kent
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United Kingdom
A new study from Canterbury Christ Church University presents a significant advancement in battery technology. The research, recently published in the Journal of Energy Storage by Elsevier, introduces an AI method that improves the accuracy of measuring lithium-ion battery charge levels. Initial findings show that this AI approach outperforms current techniques. By integrating clustering algorithms with neural networks, the new method offers better precision in predicting battery charge levels, which is important for the performance and safety of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. The new AI method adapts to the changing conditions batteries face, enhancing reliability. This advancement …
Delta-Q Technologies and A&K Robotics Partner to Advance Sustainable Urban Mobility
July 17, 2024
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Vancouver
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British Columbia
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Canada
Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a ZAPI GROUP company and leading supplier of battery charging solutions, and A&K Robotics (A&K), the autonomous micro mobility company, today announced a strategic partnership to advance sustainable urban mobility initiatives across British Columbia. The collaboration unites two innovative Vancouver-based tech companies with a shared vision to deliver eco-friendly technology and increase global electrification. A&K is set to deploy its self-driving robot pods across busy airports, metropolitan and highly populated transit areas over the next several years. The fully autonomous, compact pods feature 360° and 3-dimensional sensing systems designed to transform urban mobility, reduce environmental impact and …
An Improved Cutting Process For Battery Separator Foils With CO2 Lasers
July 17, 2024
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Kingston Upon Hull
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East Riding of Yorkshire
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United Kingdom
Leading laser manufacturer Luxinar is highlighting the benefits of laser cutting battery separator foils at the Laser EMobility Workshop. The company will present its laser sources that can shape battery cells and refine electronic components on stand 19 and as part of the conference program from 17 to 18 July in Munich, Germany. Separator foils are made from plastic film at thicknesses below 30µm; they are cut to length mainly by mechanical cutters and prohibit short circuits between the electrically charged layers of electrodes. Newer developments of battery separator foils utilise a thin layer of ceramic coating applied to one …
EIT InnoEnergy welcomes OMV, OMV Petrom, and ACB Participaties B.V as shareholders, topping up its successful €140m private placement
July 17, 2024
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Eindhoven
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Netherlands
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Netherlands
17 July 2024: EIT InnoEnergy, the leading innovation engine in sustainable energy, today announces three new investors joining its cap table as shareholders: Austrian-based OMV, which strives to become an integrated sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy company; Romanian integrated energy company OMV Petrom; and Netherlands-based investment company, ACB Participaties B.V. The new shareholders broaden EIT InnoEnergy’s investor base, topping up the 2023 private placement round of over €140 million in fresh equity, building upon EIT InnoEnergy’s footprint in Europe. The use of proceeds will be similar to last year’s private placement: (1) increase new deal flow; (2) accompany the …
Sakuu and SK On to Collaborate on Advancing EV Battery Manufacturing
July 9, 2024
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San Jose
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CA
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United States
Sakuu®, a leading provider of commercial-scale equipment and technologies to the battery manufacturing industry, today announced a joint development agreement (JDA) with global manufacturer SK On, one of the world’s leading suppliers of EV batteries. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the continuous efforts of Sakuu and SK On to advance next generation battery manufacturing innovation by addressing current industry challenges, while enabling next-generation solutions for tomorrow. Central to the agreement is the industrialization of the dry process Kavian platform. “We are pleased to announce this strategic partnership with Sakuu,” said Dr. Rhee Jang-weon, Chief Technology Officer of SK On. “We …
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