As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some of their remaining major issues. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging. The researchers fabricated a new type of electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could unleash […]
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Battery safety – why it’s important and what we can do about it
The incredible success story of LIB… The energy and mobility world are accelerating on the path to decarbonisation. One of the most important assets for this transition are energy storage systems, particularly lithium-ion batteries (LIB). To put the incredible success of this young technology into perspective, the annual production capacity of the recently announced Volkswagen […]
US MINES act seeks to curb Russia, China grip on critical minerals
Republican congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) this week introduced the Monitoring and Investigating Nations Exploiting States (MINES) Act to “hold China and Russia accountable for their efforts to monopolize critical mineral resources around the world, particularly in developing nations.” According to the press release is an original cosponsor of the MINES Act which provides the US […]
Details emerge on $2.4 billion EV battery plant in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Economic developers confirmed Friday that electric vehicle battery maker Gotion Inc. is planning a nearly $2.4 billion factory near Big Rapids, aiming to create 2,350 jobs in the next decade. An application submitted to the state Thursday by The Right Place — West Michigan’s economic development agency — seeks approval for a […]
U.S. decides against national security tariffs on rare earth magnets from China, Japan, EU
President Joe Biden has decided against restricting imports of neodymium magnets that come primarily from China and are used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and a variety of other tech and defense applications, the White House said Wednesday. The decision avoids a new trade fight with Beijing, as well as with Japan, the European Union […]
China’s Xpeng says CATL is no longer its largest battery supplier
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Xpeng (9868.HK) has diversified its battery suppliers and no longer counts industry giant CATL (300750.SZ) as its primary supplier, the Chinese electric car maker’s president said on Wednesday. The disclosure by one of CATL’s biggest clients reflects how Chinese EV automakers are starting to look for alternative suppliers in hope […]
California’s Progress Toward Recycling Policy for EV Batteries
As electric vehicle (EV) policies are implemented around the country, and sales continue to rise, a question many ask is if vehicle batteries are recycled. Yes, EV battery recycling is happening in facilities around the United States. The materials recovered, including cobalt, nickel, lithium, and manganese, can be used in the manufacturing of new batteries. While […]
Niobium pentoxide shows promise for speeding up charging of Li-ion batteries
US-based researchers have created niobium pentoxide, a high-performance material with a novel crystalline structure for battery electrodes. In a paper published in the journal Nature Materials, the scientists explain that the new material shows promise for speeding up the charging of lithium-ion batteries while providing excellent storage capacity. The team points out that during charging, […]
Nornickel plans to raise employees’ stake in mining giant, says top shareholder
Russian mining giant Nornickel plans to increase the equity holdings of employees and other individuals to collectively comprise 25% of the company, up from 10% now, its largest shareholder Vladimir Potanin told RBC TV. Nornickel, the world’s top palladium and refined nickel producer, was one of the biggest prizes in the post-Soviet carve-up of Russian […]
NIO’s First Battery Swap Station Manufactured In Europe, Heads To Germany
NIO’s preparations for geographical expansion are progressing in Europe, where soon the first battery swap stations will be deployed in several new countries. The NIO Power Europe Plant in Hungary already started operations and recently the first locally produced battery swap station rolled off the production line. The modular station has been sent for installation in […]
