Lithium Americas Corp. has announced the closing of a $2.26 billion loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office to finance the construction of lithium processing facilities at Thacker Pass, Nevada. The loan will support Phase 1 … [Read more...]
ARPA-E awards $2.15M grant to advance EV battery life extension technology
Iontra Inc., a provider of next-generation battery charging technology, announced that it has been awarded a $2,150,000 ARPA-E grant to validate its innovative Pathfinder sensing technology to extend the usable life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries … [Read more...]
High-energy silicon anode EV cells shipped for US Advanced Battery Consortium testing
Amprius Technologies, Inc., a provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced it has shipped SiMaxx A-Sample EV Cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), whose mission is to … [Read more...]
Support for domestic battery materials aims to reduce EV costs and carbon impact
Sylvatex (SVX), a Bay Area-based battery materials manufacturing technology company producing lower carbon cathode active materials (CAM) for electric vehicles (EVs), recently announced itself as a recipient of $1.4M total project funding from the … [Read more...]
Why thermal management fluid is critical for safe and effective EV performance
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive industry, providing cleaner, more sustainable alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. However, their continued reliability depends on one critical factor: thermal … [Read more...]
Ultra-fast charging EV battery reaches 80% in 10.5 minutes
Zeekr maintains that its upgraded EV batteries support 5.5C ultra-fast charging that allows vehicles to charge from 10 to 80% in just 10.5 minutes -- removing its customers’ range anxiety. The new charging speed record is achieved by Zeekr’s new 007 … [Read more...]
Helium-based leak testing solutions for EV battery cells and components
Leak testing is crucial in producing next-generation lithium-ion batteries, particularly for electric vehicle (EV) applications. Ensuring secure sealing of the cell housing is essential to prevent electrolyte leakage, as even small amounts can react … [Read more...]
New high-performance production lines ready for silicon-anode batteries
Amprius Technologies, a provider of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced one of its contract manufacturing partners has opened new lines to support increased SiCore production. The newly installed … [Read more...]
Solid-state batteries move closer to reality with new EV demo fleet
Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Inc. unveiled the next chapter in their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) powered by Factorial’s solid-state battery technology. This initiative builds … [Read more...]
A lithium battery that can be charged in five minutes granted US patent
Solidion Technology, an advanced battery technology solutions provider, announced that its battery scientists have successfully developed a cost-effective strategy for enabling the completion of charging in five minutes for a wide range of lithium … [Read more...]
What role does high-precision measurement play in optimizing EV batteries?
Performance and safety are critical factors in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing. The two are linked because a battery that fails to deliver the required level of performance is a liability and can create safety issues for the field user. … [Read more...]
How real-time condition monitoring of dry vacuum pumps can improve battery production
The production of lithium-ion batteries is a complex process that demands precision and control to eliminate scrap and machine stoppages. It is estimated that 75-85% of the production stages (slurry preparation, electrode manufacturing, cell … [Read more...]
What thermal management strategies are most effective for EVs?
All modes of transport, including bicycles, internal combustion engine (ICEs) cars, and electric vehicles (EVs), rely on energy transformation. Bicycles depend on a rider’s muscles, fueled by glycogen, to generate torque through the crank arm. ICE … [Read more...]
New tool for diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning EV batteries
A3 Global recently announced the launch of the NuVant Systems LVc-40, a tool for diagnosing, repairing, and reconditioning hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The LVc-40 uses advanced technology to deliver precise performance data and extend … [Read more...]
A battery separator that prevents fires by obstructing dendrite propagation
24M Technologies announced the delivery of commercial-sized lithium metal battery cells, integrated with its Impervio separator and Eternalyte electrolyte, to a major automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This milestone marks a … [Read more...]
Partnership to advance aluminum-ion battery technology
Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment and technologies to the battery manufacturing industry, has announced a joint development agreement with ELEQTRION, a Quebec-based innovator in aluminum-ion battery technology. By leveraging Sakuu’s … [Read more...]