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Echion and CBMM partner to build 2000 t/year manufacturing capacity for anode-grade niobium oxides

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This positions Echion as the first in the market to guarantee the commercial supply of niobium-based battery anode oxides. The facility—due to open in early 2024— will have the capacity to supply material equivalent to 1GWh of battery cell production.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies launches nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers

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Ionic Mineral Technologies, a developer of advanced silicon anode battery materials, launched its Generation 1 Ionisil nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers. The Ionic MT proprietary, continuous manufacturing process is among the lowest carbon footprint processes for producing battery materials, the company claims.

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Ricardo Study Suggests E15 Poses Minimal Risk to MY 1994-2000 Vehicles

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A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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European project to develop cobalt-free EV batteries awarded €11.8M

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Useful cycle life of >2000. >4.5V The financial objective is to achieve a cost of no more than €90/kWh at the pack level when entering commercial production. voltage window enabling stable SEI/CEI formation. Pack 3C fast charging capability. 50% pack weight reduction.

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Japanese start-up seeks to commercialize dual-carbon battery technology; anion intercalation

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Start-up Power Japan Plus announced plans to commercialize a dual-carbon battery technology, which it calls the Ryden dual carbon battery. 1994) and Seel and Dahn (2000), along with many others. Dahn (2000) “Electrochemical Intercalation of ?PF? Capacity vs. cycle number. Source: Power Japan Plus. Click to enlarge. Seel and J.

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Northvolt acquires US Li-metal battery company Cuberg; next-gen battery cells for electromobility

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European battery-maker Northvolt has acquired Cuberg , a US-based battery technology company delivering high-performance lithium-metal cells produced on existing lithium-ion manufacturing lines for electromobility solutions.

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Hino to use Cummins engines in MD and HD trucks for North America; shifting resources to Project Z BEV development

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will be paired with Allison’s 2000 and 3000 Series transmissions. Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, manufactures, sells, and services a lineup of Class 4-8 commercial trucks in the United States. The company plans to make the Cummins B6.7