- Fostering Entrepreneurship and Investment at the American Automotive Battery Conference - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Innovators in battery technology have created start-ups across the value chain in the areas of raw materials, new electrode and electrolyte chemistries, additives and coatings, recycling, and battery intelligence. A special session of the last American Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) brought together early- and late-stage start-ups along with market advisors and… more..
- Spotlight on Graphite: Prospects for Europe and North America - BATTERY POWER NEWS | In a discussion of graphite at the 2022 International Battery Seminar, speakers highlighted world’s reliance on China for graphite, the misaligned timescales upstream in the battery supply chain, company efforts to supply synthetic graphite, and more. more..
- Tesla Research Group Published Work on 100-Year Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Following up on results discussed at the 2022 International Battery Seminar, Jeff Dahn’s research group at Dalhousie University has now published work demonstrating the attainability of 100-year batteries. The work, “Li[Ni0.5Mn0.3Co0.2]O2 as a Superior Alternative to LiFePO4 for Long-Lived Low Voltage Li-Ion Cells,” was published May in The Journal of the… more..
- Porsche Investment in Lithium-Silicon, Giga-Factory Commitments, More - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Battery industry news including new funding for lithium-silicon and other new battery chemistries, recycling updates, pouch cell validation, and more. more..
- Can Batteries Put Your Company on the Path to Net Zero? - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Net Zero is a public goal for an increasing number of businesses as climate concerns grow to a crescendo. While admirable, the notion of completely overhauling the power solution for any business operation could be intimidating. Long-term infrastructure plans can be a major investment and can often take years to implement.… more..
- The EV Future Rests on the Battery Mineral Supply Chain - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Across the industry, we must relieve reliance on foreign manufacturing of the very minerals that constitute EV batteries and feed these gigafactories in order to progress towards a net-zero future. more..
- 100-Year Batteries and Gigafactories at the 2022 International Battery Seminar - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | At the 2022 International Battery Seminar, Jeff Dahn gave an update on his long-cycling batteries while Denise Gray, LG Energy Solutions, shared LG’s vision of electrification. more..
- Battery Storage: Ireland, a Pivotal Player in the Global Push for a Renewable-Powered Future - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Countries around the world are driving ambitious climate action targets to end generation-long effects on global warming. Some governments are going even further to guarantee their carbon neutrality with Ireland among the few countries holding its feet to the fire by incorporating climate action targets into law. more..
Ion Storage Systems Closes $30 Million Series A Funding Round
June 9, 2022
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Beltsville
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MD
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United States
Ion Storage Systems, Inc. announced the closing of its Series A funding round, exceeding its original target of $30 million. The company welcomed investments from Toyota Ventures, Tenaska, Bangchak Corporation and other investors, in addition to the investments from its lead investors. "We are thrilled to add this exceptional group of investors and partners to our oversubscribed round to support ION's next phase of growth," said Ricky Hanna, ION's Chief Executive Officer. "As ION prepares to meet the overwhelming demand for safe, cost efficient and energy dense batteries, our team has grown to meet the challenge. ION's battery performance and safety …
BSLBATT Announces New Energy Storage Battery Plant
June 7, 2022
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HuiZhou
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GuangDong
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China
BSLBATT announced that construction of the new energy storage plant is almost complete, doubling its capacity to produce 500 10kWh batteries per day, and the new project will initially produce up to 1.44 GW of lithium home batteries per year, ensuring a stable and continuous supply of products. BSLBATT is pleased to announce the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Dongguan, Guangdong Province. The new building covers 12,000 square meters and is three times larger than the original factory facility. This move is in line with our growth strategy and is a response to the growing market demand for …
BSLBATT New Model of Home Lithium Batteries Starts the Journey of UN38.3
June 3, 2022
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HuiZhou
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GuangDong
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China
BSLBATT announced today that 5 new models of home lithium batteries will begin the UN38.3 certification journey, a process that is an important part of BSLBATT's vision to achieve the "Best solution Lithium Battery". What is UN38.3? UN38.3 refers to part 3, paragraph 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria for the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which is specially formulated by the United Nations for the transport of dangerous goods, which requires lithium batteries to pass a high simulation, high and low-temperature cycle, vibration test, shock test, 55℃ external short circuit, impact test, overcharge test, and forced discharge …
Ilika and Comau successfully complete a scale-up study for All-Solid-State Battery Technology and its future production for EV manufacturers
June 2, 2022
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Southfield (Detroit)
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Michigan
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United States
Ilika and Comau successfully complete a scale-up study for All-Solid-State Battery Technology and its future production for EV manufacturers ● The study validated the machines and processes required to bring solid-state batteries to industrial production levels ● The two companies, in their respective fields, are pioneering the solid-state battery technologies and have developed a roadmap to scale the production to 2 MWh per year by the end of 2023 ● Ilika’s Goliath all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology for electric vehicles has the potential to improve pack-level energy and power density ● Comau’s experts in Global Competence Center for battery cells, located …
Electriq Power Partners with SEDC Solar to Provide Energy Storage + Solar At No Cost to Homes and Businesses in Washington D.C.
May 20, 2022
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electriq Power, Inc. (“Electriq”), a leading provider of intelligent and integrated energy storage solutions, announces its partnership with SEDC Solar. The partnership will provide complete solar and battery storage systems to homes and small businesses in and around Washington D.C. Through the SEDC Solar program, qualifying homeowners, churches, and businesses across the Washington D.C. metro area will receive rooftop solar panels, battery installation, and ongoing repairs and maintenance for 20 years at no cost to the home or business owner. Financed through local and federal government tax incentives, the …
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Leak Testing Systems for Li-ion Battery Production
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