batteries

Honeywell announced that its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP) will be integrated into the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center’s battery research laboratory at the University of … [Read more...]

Neomat CAM, a joint venture owned 51% by XTC New Energy and 49% by Orano, has made a final investment decision to build a cathode active materials (CAM) manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, France. The facility will produce cathode active materials … [Read more...]

Sensata Technologies has introduced the FaultBreak contactor, a high-voltage switching and protection device developed for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems. The device integrates contactor and fuse functionality to improve fault clearing … [Read more...]

Frontier Lithium has received conditional approval under Natural Resources Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI) to support technical development related to treatment options and by-product valorization at the proposed PAK Lithium Project in … [Read more...]

Electric vehicle (EV) battery development has faced a balancing act. Increase energy density and you often sacrifice cycle life. Improve fast charging and thermal stress increases. Adopt a novel material and manufacturing complexity … [Read more...]

Frontier Lithium has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Energy Co. and Mitsubishi Corporation to explore lithium hydroxide supply and broader collaboration aimed at strengthening North America’s EV battery supply chain. The … [Read more...]

Aqua Metals, Inc. and 6K Energy recently announced a multi-year material supply agreement that sets a framework for the future supply of battery-grade nickel metal and lithium carbonate for domestic cathode manufacturing. The materials are … [Read more...]

Factorial Inc., a US-based solid-state battery developer, and Cartesian Growth Corporation III announced that Factorial has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic manufacturing collaboration with Philenergy, a South Korean battery … [Read more...]

Ampere, the electric vehicle (EV) and software-focused entity of Renault Group, has entered into a joint development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate development and validation of lithium metal-based batteries for future EV platforms. The … [Read more...]

Proventia and Morrow Batteries have signed a master supply agreement for the long-term delivery of lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. The cells will be used in Proventia’s battery modules and packs for off-highway machinery and electrified … [Read more...]

CATL and CHANGAN Automobile have partnered to unveil what it describes as the first mass-production passenger electric vehicle (EV) equipped with a sodium-ion battery. The vehicle is expected to reach the market in mid-2026. The launch marks a … [Read more...]

Canada Nickel Company has completed an in-situ carbon sequestration pilot study at its Crawford Nickel Project near Timmins, Ontario. The project targets large-scale nickel production, a critical input for stainless steel and high-nickel lithium-ion … [Read more...]

Lithium Ionic Corp. provided a development update on its Bandeira Lithium Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a spodumene deposit advancing toward construction readiness. The project is positioned to supply lithium concentrate used in electric vehicle … [Read more...]

Electric vehicle (EV) systems operating at 600 to 1000 Volts (V) and beyond are delivering significant efficiency gains through reduced current while introducing additional technical constraints. As shown in Figure 1, higher battery voltages continue … [Read more...]

February 18 marks National Battery Day in the US and Canada, highlighting the role of battery technology in advancing vehicle electrification and domestic manufacturing capacity. Battery manufacturing investment in the US initially accelerated to … [Read more...]

LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, purchasing Stellantis’ 49% equity stake in the joint venture. NextStar Energy was established in 2022 to build Canada’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery cell … [Read more...]