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SAE International issues best practice for lithium-ion battery storage

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SAE International has released a new standard document that aids in mitigating risk for the storage of lithium-ion cells, traction batteries, and battery systems intended for use in automotive-type propulsion systems and similar large format (e.g., stationary, industrial) applications. —Ronald M.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers material testing for lithium-ion battery electrolytes

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has expanded its material testing capabilities to include performance and compatibility evaluations of the rubber, elastomers and thermoplastics used to seal and safely maintain lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion material testing, however, requires a unique set of inputs to safely succeed.

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Li-Cycle receives conditional commitment for $375M loan from DOE ATVM program

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This is the first conditional commitment from the DOE ATVM program for a sustainable pure-play battery materials recycling company and the program’s main support for the lithium-ion battery recycling industry. This supports the building of localized supply chains for battery-grade materials to accelerate the clean energy transition.

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Document Shows Nio ES6 With 577-Mile Range, 150-kWh Solid-State Battery

InsideEVs

Nio's solid-state battery is slightly heavier but much more energy dense than its current lithium-ion packs.

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Report: Rivian Plans Big Changes for the R1 in 2025

The Truth About Cars

Electrek found a document posted to Rivianforums.com that shows the automaker will introduce new battery configurations and offer a more affordable entry-level trim for the often very expensive EVs. The Rivian R1S and R1T have been on sale for a while now, and the automaker reportedly has significant changes planned to keep them relevant.

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FREYR Battery in strategic partnership with Hana Technology for battery automation production equipment

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Hana Technology is a pre-qualified vendor of 24M Technologies, the maker of the 24M SemiSolid production platform which enables lower-cost and more sustainable lithium-ion battery production. Hana Technology will also collaborate with FREYR to review, develop, and improve its technical documentation.

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Man who stole Tesla trade secrets pleads guilty

Teslarati

Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, said: “Today, the defendant is guilty of boldly sending valuable trade secrets, detailed documents and drawings that he stole from a U.S.-based -based electric vehicle company.” ” U.S.

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