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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Faraday Institution launched the Battery Parameter eXchange (BPX) , an open standard for physics-based lithium-ion battery models. The standard defines the battery parameters, the equations that use the parameters, and the reporting of experimental measurements used to validate the reported parameters.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

announced that commercial development work has commenced for the first phase of key design and engineering of next-generation vanadium redox flow-battery systems (VRFB Battery) for marine propulsion applications. VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. Champagne.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

South Korea-based SK On (SKO), a global EV battery manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Global Lithium Resources to explore future business opportunities together in regard to stable supply of lithium. Potential opportunities for collaboration in electric vehicle (EV) and battery material supply chains.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nissan Motor entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan , an automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturer. Vehicle Energy Japan has an integrated production system from battery cells to packs, and advanced battery management system technologies. formerly, Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.)

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

has entered into definitive “operational phase” platform-sharing and initial manufacturing agreements with Magna International Inc., Available on the range-topping Ocean Extreme model, the large battery format enabled by FM29 is also projected to support an Ultra Long Range (ULR) option with a potential range of more than 350 miles.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

With more than half of US car sales projected to be electric by 2030, demand for lithium-ion batteries and PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer used as a lithium-ion binder and separator coating, is soaring. Both plants are expected to be fully operational by 2026.

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JANUARY 10, 2021

The ET7 has a pre-subsidy price starting from RMB 448,000 (US$69,000), or from RMB 378,000 (US$58,400) with BaaS (Battery as a Service). With a 70 kWh battery pack, the ET7 has an NEDC range of more than 500 km (311 miles), or more than 700 km (435 miles) with a 100 kWh battery. With a drag coefficient of 0.23

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MAY 25, 2022

and Samsung SDI have executed binding, definitive agreements to establish an electric-vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Kokomo, Indiana. The new facility will supply battery modules for a range of vehicles produced at Stellantis’ North America assembly plants. Stellantis N.V. billion (€2.9

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MARCH 4, 2021

China-based EV maker XPeng expanded its product offering by launching three new vehicle versions powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for the Chinese market. hardware (including System-on-a-Chip (SoC); high-definition millimeter-wave radar; and autonomous driving high perception camera). New w/ LFP battery).

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MARCH 5, 2021

DeepGreen is developing a new, scalable source of EV battery metals in the form of polymetallic nodules found unattached on the seafloor in the Pacific Ocean. Rising raw materials prices risk undermining EV manufacturers’ efforts to drive down the cost of EV batteries necessary for mass adoption; and. DeepGreen Metals Inc.,

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APRIL 5, 2023

Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate exclusively in developing PVD processes and equipment, and MVS will manufacture PVD equipment exclusively for Li-Metal and Li-Metal’s customers in the next-generation battery anode market. million new electric vehicles annually.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Stellantis and LG Energy Solution have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

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MAY 3, 2023

Nikola Corporation and Voltera , a provider of critical infrastructure necessary to support the full decarbonization of transportation, announced a definitive agreement to develop the hydrogen fueling infrastructure required to support Nikola’s deployment of its innovative zero-emissions vehicles.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. This new battery technology and other upgrades give them the range, power and features at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets.

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JULY 25, 2023

Li-ion battery recycling technology company Aqua Metals ( earlier post ) entered into a strategic partnership with Yulho Co., a storage solution and battery materials company based in South Korea. The parties have entered into a securities purchase agreement and expect to close on the investment on or about 4 August 2023.

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DECEMBER 25, 2020

FREYR AS and 24M Technologies signed a definitive License and Services Agreement to use 24M’s SemiSolid lithium-ion battery platform technology ( earlier post ) in FREYR’s planned facilities in Mo i Rana, Norway. 24M’s SemiSolid battery cell simplifies and enables stronger recycling opportunities.

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JULY 21, 2021

A study recently published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Center assesses how best to identify at the European level an additional fifth category of batteries—those used for Light Means of Transport (LMT) such as e-bikes and similar new products—which would ensure their appropriate collection and recycling.

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2023

Tesla has launched a new incentive for its popular home battery solution, the Powerwall. As per Tesla’s official website, customers who install and register their Powerwall batteries from this month until the end of October are eligible to receive a $500 rebate for each Powerwall that they operate. With an energy capacity of 13.5

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2023

Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo SE plans to introduce the dry coating process to its battery cell production plants in Europe and North America. Tesla pioneered the new battery manufacturing process with its 4680 cell production. Technologies like Dry Coating showcase PowerCo’s technological prowess.

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MAY 10, 2023

Glencore International AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc, a leading producer, recycler, and marketer of nickel and cobalt for the production of electric vehicle batteries, and Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., A Li-Cycle Hub is a hydrometallurgical facility that processes black mass from lithium-ion batteries.

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JULY 1, 2023

announced that, following the finalization of the definitive agreements with Nikola Corporation as per the terms sheet described on 9 May 2023, its subsidiary Iveco S.p.A. announced that, following the finalization of the definitive agreements with Nikola Corporation as per the terms sheet described on 9 May 2023, its subsidiary Iveco S.p.A.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Solid Power, a leading developer of all-solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles ( earlier post ), announced a partnership with SK Innovation to manufacture automotive-scale all-solid-state batteries under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and joint development agreement (JDA). Source: Solid Power, June 2021.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a six-year binding term sheet with Canadaa-based Sigma Lithium Corporation for an offtake agreement on a “take or pay” basis for the sale of 6% battery-grade high purity and environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

An entry-level Toyota EV is unlikely in the near future due to high battery costs, an executive said in a recently published interview with Autocar. And it definitely won’t be among the five new electric SUVs Toyota plans to launch by 2026, Autocar noted. Toyota’s approach in the U.S. might be different.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 8, 2022

With gas prices taking a toll on people’s wallets, Consumer Reports (CR) has a new survey of what Americans think about battery electric vehicles and low carbon fuels.

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

General Motors and POSCO Chemical plan to form a joint venture through which the parties will construct a factory in North America to process critical battery materials for GM’s Ultium electric vehicle platform. POSCO Chemical is a global advanced materials company dedicated to batteries for future mobility.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

and Samsung SDI have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. The transaction is subject to agreement on definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Stellantis N.V. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 7, 2021

Finland represents an attractive low risk mining jurisdiction (top five jurisdiction in the Fraser Institute) and has developed a National Battery Strategy that outlines the objectives for the country to become a competitive, competent and sustainable player in the international battery industry.

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JULY 6, 2022

In the final phase of the test program, battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate was produced from spodumene concentrate that had been treated in a high-temperature conversion in a rotary kiln. It is a better result than what was estimated in Keliber’s Definite Feasibility Study published in March 2022.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Such a transition is definitely achievable, said Elon Musk. Any battery chemistry will be accepted. Musk in his earlier comments os sustainable economies suggested that the bulk of batteries would be iron-based, with nickel reserved for very long-range applications.)

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MAY 21, 2021

Ford and SK Innovation signed an MoU to create a joint venture—to be called BlueOvalSK—to produce approximately 60 GWh annually in traction battery cells and array modules, starting mid-decade, with potential to expand. The creation of the JV is subject to definitive agreements, regulatory approvals and other conditions.

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MAY 8, 2019

Awards will be made at one of two funding levels: Tier 1 - up to $500,000 for up to 2 years - concept definition and proof of concept projects are limited to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2 and TRL 3 activities. —US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. Tier 2 - up to $4,000,000 for up to 3 years (up to $12,000,000 for Subtopic 1.2

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Push EVs

JULY 4, 2022

In its recent presentation of the Qilin battery CATL promised the ability to charge from 10 to 80 % in just 10 minutes, this represents a 4 C-rate charge. What do you think about charging 80 % of an electric car’s battery in just 5 minutes? With this battery technology who really needs or wants ICE, PHEV or FCEV?

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APRIL 27, 2018

Aspiring European battery gigafactory developer Northvolt ( earlier post ) has begun the the construction of Northvolt Labs. Once completed in 2019, the scale-up and research facility will be used to develop, test and industrialize lithium-ion battery cells before large-scale production. Nemaska Lithium Inc.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Nikola Corporation and Romeo Power have entered into a definitive agreement in which Nikola will acquire the battery supplier in an all-stock transaction. The proposed exchange ratio implies a consideration of $0.74 The proposed exchange ratio implies a consideration of $0.74

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JANUARY 2, 2023

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors’ fully owned subsidiary, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd. Tata Motors has steadily worked to engineer mobility solutions powered by alternate fuel technology, including battery-electric, hybrid, CNG, LNG and Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology.

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MARCH 6, 2017

Nissan, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, PSA Groupe, NUVVE, Frederiksberg Forsyning, Enel, Insero and DTU (Technical University of Denmark) Electrical Engineering (PowerLabDK) are partnering in the Danish project Parker to develop a universal definition for grid integration for electric vehicles.

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