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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Rising raw material and battery component prices and soaring inflation have led to the first increase in lithium-ion battery pack prices since BloombergNEF (BNEF) began tracking the market in 2010. Packs in the US and Europe were 24% and 33% higher, respectively. LFP battery pack prices rose 27% in 2022, compared to 2021.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Meta Materials , a developer of high-performance smart materials and nanocomposites, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in partnership with DuPont Teijin Films and Mitsubishi Electric Europe. Even under an optimistic scenario, supply would not meet the copper demand required for net-zero emissions by 2050.

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APRIL 1, 2019

A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. That will see an uptake of more hybrid-, plug-in hybrids and BEVs in the EU. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J. 2019.03.063.

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MAY 8, 2022

Glencore, one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies, has established a strategic partnership with Li-Cycle Holdings, a leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. supplying Li-Cycle’s sulfuric acid requirements for its Hub facilities.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

This latest announcement in diversification and expansion follows Graphex’s recent raw material sourcing announcements around the world, including Canada, the US, Brazil, and Tanzania as well as active pursuits of additional resources in Canada, Africa, and Europe.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

China-based Li-ion battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has begun construction of its first lithium-ion battery factory in Thuringia, a state in east-central Germany. —Matthias Zentgraf, Co-president Europe CATL. This will indirectly create additional jobs and prospects in the region.

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JULY 1, 2021

Diversifying the global supply chain would require significant investment from regions such as Europe and North America, according to the latest Battery Metals Outlook from research company BloombergNEF. Lithium well-supplied up to 2025: The carbonate and hydroxide should be sufficiently supplied until at least 2025.

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MARCH 7, 2023

More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Without this expansion, Europe will not be able to satisfy its battery demand in 2030 and will need to import from foreign rivals.

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JUNE 5, 2022

The market for Li-ion batteries for automobile applications is expected to grow about 30% annually on average. Meanwhile, the movement to manufacture batteries locally for automobile applications in North America and Europe is becoming active with auto makers and battery cell makers implementing supply chain strategies.

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MAY 8, 2023

SuperBattery, based on Skeleton’s proprietary Curved Graphene raw material, offers a safer and more efficient alternative to conventional Li-ion batteries, can be charged in 90 seconds, has 50,000 life cycles, and is free from cobalt, copper, and nickel.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The “Recycling Li-ion batteries for electric Vehicle” (ReLieVe) project, founded by Eramet, BASF and SUEZ, will receive a €4.7 The objective is to develop an innovative closed-loop process to recycle lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and to enable the production of new lithium-ion batteries in Europe.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

PPG will supply cathode binder systems which are free of N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) solvent, to the Cellforce Group. The collaboration would eliminate the use of NMP in producing the conductive-carbon slurry that forms cathodes for Li-ion batteries. Our cooperation with PPG is an important step for the Cellforce Group.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Li-Cycle Holdings, the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, and Vines Energy Solutions ( VinES ), a Vingroup company that specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced batteries for mobility and energy storage applications, launched a global recycling partnership.

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APRIL 23, 2022

Global lithium ion production capacity could reach over 6,000 GWh (6 TWh) by the end of the decade based on current plans, as companies accelerate gigafactory construction in Europe and the US, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Battery capacity is currently growing at twice the speed of lithium raw material supply.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Although NiMH is still the dominant battery in the high-voltage hybrid market, Li-ion technology started to take market share around 2009 and is expected to continually increase its share with time. According to the report’s baseline estimate, the global Li-ion xEV business will reach $3.8 billion in 2015 and $9.2

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JANUARY 19, 2024

GODI crossed a milestone by developing India’s first in-house NMC811 cathode material-based Li-ion cells, BIS certified in mid-2022. Pioneering large Farad (2.7V-3000F) 3000F) supercapacitors for surge power applications. We are already in discussion with several domestic and international OEMs.

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MAY 25, 2022

The new facility will supply battery modules for a range of vehicles produced at Stellantis’ North America assembly plants. Stellantis also increased planned battery capacity by 140 GWh to approximately 400 GWh, to be supported by five battery manufacturing plants together with additional supply contracts. billion (€2.9

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JUNE 13, 2011

The Korea Times reports that SB LiMotive, the 50-50 Li-ion joint venture between Samsung SDI and Bosch, will double its facility in Korea, while building a new factory in Europe. “By Currently, the Ulsan factory cannot supply batteries for more than 100,000 electric cars a year.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Limited (CATL) to supply battery cells with a value of four billion euros. From 2021 onwards, cells for the BMW iNEXT—which will be manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing—will be supplied by the new CATL plant in Erfurt. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 26, 2023

The plant, with a capacity of 3 GWh/annum, will produce battery modules and packs based on Farasis Energy’s high-performance lithium-ion technology. Siro will supply Togg, customers of Farasis Energy Europe as well as its own customers in automotive, industrial applications and stationary storage solutions.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Adding another major automaker to its customer list, LG Chem announced that it will supply Li-ion batteries to Renault for EVs. The company is now reviewing a plan to build additional battery-manufacturing facilities in Europe or the US to actively respond to the rising demand from existing and future clients, Song said.

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MARCH 12, 2012

According to a recent report examining batteries for electric vehicles from Pike Research, as manufacturing efficiencies improve and access to lithium expands, the installed cost of Li-ion batteries will fall by more than one-third by the end of 2017. billion annually in 2011 to more than $14.6 —John Gartner. (In Earlier post.).

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JUNE 29, 2017

BASF and Russia-based PJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel ( Nornickel ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding and entered exclusive negotiations to cooperate on the supply of raw materials for future battery materials production for lithium-ion batteries in Europe. —Kenneth Lane, President of BASF’s Catalysts division.

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

Li-ion battery cells containing 9% Talnode-Si, manufactured in battery tolling and in-house development facilities, boosted battery energy capacity by ~40%. Talnode-Si under development at Talga’s R&D facilities in the UK. (L)

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

BASF and Nanotech Energy , a developer and manufacturer of graphene-based energy storage products, have agreed to partner to reduce the CO 2 footprint of Nanotech’s lithium-ion batteries for the North American market.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Li-ion battery maker Electrovaya Inc. has signed two MOUs in the areas of energy storage in the telecom sector with Environ Energy (Bhaskar Solar), part of a $4 billion Indian conglomerate, as well as a further expansion in the electric two-wheeler sector with Hero Eco for markets in Europe, North America and India.

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APRIL 4, 2020

The certification covers twelve storage battery system components, including SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable battery modules, current sensors, and the battery management unit (BMU) which monitors the voltage, temperature, and current of the battery module.

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MARCH 14, 2023

The bulk of EVs currently use Li-ion battery chemistries, and once their eight-to-ten-year initial lifetime has expired, they are usually unsuitable for future EV use. The new report from IDTechEx assesses how these processes impact the final pricing of second-life BESS to be competitive with new Li-ion BESS.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2021

Ideal for last mile delivery of foods, medicines, vaccines and other perishables, this solution was first launched in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). A smart controller with power management intelligence to optimize the supply and demand of power. Thermo King’s E-200 operates in fresh and frozen set points down to 0 ?F,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The European Union is beginning efforts to establish a full value chain of advanced batteries in Europe, with large-scale Li-ion battery cell production, and the circular economy, at the core. It needs a Europe-wide approach. As was recalled by the actors in our meeting, we are at a critical juncture.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2015

12V Li-Start battery. Li-ion battery developer and manufacturer A123 Systems has introduced the third generation of its 12 Volt Starter Battery in its Li-Start product line. Click to enlarge. Every component of this third-generation battery system has been optimized for low voltage automotive applications. Storage temp.

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APRIL 2, 2012

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Magna E-Car Systems are forming a $200-million automotive Li-ion battery joint venture. Magna E-Car supplies the powertrain to Ford Motor Co. HHI will take a 40% stake, with Magna taking the remainder. for the BEV version of the Ford Focus.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Li-ion battery joint venture partners Bosch and Samsung SDI are disbanding their South Korea-based SB LiMotive JV. Steps will be taken to ensure that all development and supply agreements will be continued. Bosch plans to further expand its activities relating to electrochemistry and the production of lithium-ion battery cells.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Daimler subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE has begun construction of a second Li-ion battery factory at its site in Kamenz. With an investment of about €500 million (US$545 million), the site in Kamenz will be one of the biggest and most modern battery factories in Europe. Daimler is investing a total of €1 billion (US$1.1

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APRIL 23, 2015

Eguana Technologies, a supplier of power control and conversion solutions for distributed energy storage systems and Li-ion manufacturer LG Chem have combined their technologies under a multi-year agreement to deliver a certified, fully integrated energy storage system (ESS) Eguana calls “AC Battery”. Basic product capacity is 6.4

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APRIL 21, 2015

Toshiba Corporation has received an order to supply a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) for a power frequency regulation project in Hamilton, Ohio. Toshiba’s BESS, integrating an array of 6MW-2MWh SCiB lithium-ion batteries, will be delivered in November, and the system is scheduled to start operation in December.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

3M and LG Chem have entered into a patent license agreement to further expand the use of nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. LG Chem supplies its NMC-based Li-ion cells to a growing number of plug-in vehicles, among them the Chevy Volt. Earlier post.)

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