LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners announced the start of lithium carbonate production from its automated continuous-flow refining unit at its field operations in the Permian Basin, Texas. Lithium carbonate is a key precursor for … [Read more...]
Toyota begins battery production at new North Carolina facility
Toyota has started production at its new battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, North Carolina, the company’s first and only battery facility outside Japan. The site spans 1,850 acres and will reach a capacity of 30-GWh annually once fully … [Read more...]
New dry-processed cathode achieves 83% capacity retention over 4,000 cycles
Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment to the battery and supercapacitor manufacturing industries, has released performance data on the breakthrough cycle life longevity of battery electrodes produced by the Sakuu Kavian Manufacturing … [Read more...]
Part II: What mechanical tests ensure EV battery safety and reliability?
Batteries undergo extensive testing before they are installed in electric vehicles (EVs). This article examines the various types of battery tests that ensure EV batteries remain safe and function reliably for years. It covers mechanical testing, … [Read more...]
Q&A: How dry electrode processing is changing the game for EV batteries
As electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers seek to scale production while improving efficiency and sustainability, attention has turned to dry electrode processing. One significant advantage: it's a solvent-free alternative to conventional … [Read more...]
Q&A: Can the US close the EV battery gap with smarter manufacturing?
The global electric vehicle (EV) battery race is intensifying, and the ability to scale next-generation manufacturing technologies is becoming a key differentiator in cost, performance, and energy efficiency. While conventional methods still dominate … [Read more...]
What are the key safety challenges in EV manufacturing?
The electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to achieve record numbers this year and for the foreseeable future. EV sales account for 8.9% of total auto sales, the highest percentage ever, and a full 1.1% year-over-year increase. Industry analysts … [Read more...]
What is the current state of US battery manufacturing?
In the US, the current administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the American Battery Materials Initiative are making a concerted effort to secure a reliable source of materials and manufacturing capability for state-of-the-art batteries … [Read more...]