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MAY 7, 2024

Chinese automaker Nio and BYD are considering a battery supply collaboration. Nio is turning to BYD batteries for its new affordable electric vehicle (EV) brand. Nio to unveil Onvo L60 to launch mass-market EV sub-brand Nio initially planned to produce its own batteries but halted this plan in December 2023.

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BYD Supplies Batteries Battery 83

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JANUARY 19, 2023

signed a supply agreement for nickel sulfate to be used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Beginning in 2025, Finland-based Terrafame will supply Stellantis with nickel sulfate over the five-year term of the agreement. Stellantis N.V. and Terrafame Ltd.

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Supplies Carbon Finland Batteries 210

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MAY 21, 2021

Daimler Truck AG and lithium-ion battery manufacturer and developer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. CATL will be the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul battery-electric truck, which is planned to be ready for series production in 2024. The supply will go beyond 2030.

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Global Supplies Lithium Ion Batteries 435

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APRIL 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell production joint venture in the US with partner SK On. In November 2022, the Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On to secure EV battery supply for North America.

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Georgia Hyundai Motor Motors 320

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MAY 3, 2023

SK IE Technology (SKIET) signed an MOU with Sunwoda , the 9 th largest battery manufacturer in terms of global market share (according to SNE Research in 2022), to strengthen cooperation in supplying battery separators. SKIET plans to supply separators produced at its Changzhou factory in China to Sunwoda.

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Supplies Batteries Battery South Korea 199

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MAY 1, 2021

The BMW Group is launching production of battery components at its plants in Leipzig and Regensburg and expanding its e-drive production network. It has been less than a year since the decision was made to expand production capacity for e-drives in Germany.

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BMW Batteries Battery Production 418

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MAY 23, 2022

Seamless electrified ecosystem required from rock to road to secure the North American automotive industry Battery development and production is strategically important for the transition to clean-energy economy and to remain globally competitive Sustainable lithium mining and processing is an essential component of this ecosystem.

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North America America Electric Vehicles Vehicles 448

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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. Map of Western Australia showing the location of Global Lithium’s assets.

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Supplies Global South Korea Batteries 259

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Developing lithium from the Salton Sea in California can help anchor a multi-billion dollar domestic electric vehicle battery supply chain and inject thousands of jobs and billions of dollars into California’s economically disadvantaged Imperial Valley, according to a new report from New Energy Nexus. Earlier post.).

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Supplies Batteries Battery California 505

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Supply of nickel intermediate MHP from Indonesia for batteries is set to rise five-fold this year, according to Benchmark Minerals’ Nickel Forecast. That’s expected to alleviate the rising demand for nickel in electric vehicle batteries. The laterite nickel hydrometallurgy project of PT.

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Indonesia Supplies Batteries Battery 243

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Stellantis and Australia-based Element 25 signed a binding agreement for Element 25 to supply battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) to Stellantis for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Manganese is a key stabilizing element in the cathode of EV batteries.

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Australia Supplies Batteries Battery 387

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Ford Motor Company has resumed production of the F-150 Lightning following a six-week shutdown to expand and retool the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center plant to triple manufacturing capacity of the electric truck. Battery pack production is also ramping up at the Rawsonville (Mich.)

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F-150 Electric Vehicles Ford Production 195

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MAY 3, 2023

SK On, a leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with US graphite company Westwater Resources (WWR) as part of efforts to strengthen its battery raw material supply chain in North America following the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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America Supplies Alabama North America 243

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ricardo has signed a memorandum of understanding with InoBat , a pioneer of premium electric vehicle battery R&D, engineering, production and recycling, jointly to supply battery cells, modules and packs to high-performance automotive manufacturers for their electrification programs.

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Supplies Batteries Battery Vehicles 199

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

billion in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), for which demand is growing. The company aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026. and 10% by Toyota Tsusho Corporation) toward increasing automotive battery production.

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Japan North Carolina Toyota Batteries 273

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Limited (CATL) and Daihatsu Motor, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota, announced an MOU of Strategic Cooperation on battery supply and battery technologies to promote e-mobility in Japan. CATL and Daihatsu intend to promote the application of advanced battery technologies including CTP (cell-to-pack) and BMS.

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Supplies Batteries Battery Japan 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. billion will go to 11 projects in the materials separation and processing segment of the supply chain. Earlier post.)

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Parts Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 459

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JULY 13, 2022

Redwood) will collaborate to create a supply chain to recycle Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicle batteries in the United States, with the goal of providing accessible and more sustainable electric mobility for American drivers. Key to the collaboration is a holistic approach to the battery lifecycle.

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America Supplies Lithium Ion Batteries 243

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

He also provided some key insights about the company’s battery supply, both for its electric vehicle business and its energy division. According to the publication, Viecha focused on two key concepts that would be critical for the electric vehicle sector for the next five years.

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Energy Storage Supplies Energy Batteries 145

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Conventional production of graphite not only takes place far away from battery manufacturing centers but also poses environmental challenges. The valuable mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is now considered a critical raw material. Every battery manufacturer is challenged by insufficient raw materials.

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Carbon Supplies Molten Salt Batteries 186

Teslarati

MAY 13, 2024

Stellantis has its eyes set on Indonesia’s nickel supply. Stellantis talks with Vale and Huayou hint that the company still believes in an future with electric vehicles. As per the Financial Times , Stellantis is talking with Vale and Huayou Cobalt to secure battery metals for its electric vehicle expansion plans.

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Indonesia Supplies Ford Tesla 82

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JANUARY 19, 2022

Nikola and Proterra announced a strategic, multi-year supply agreement to power Nikola zero-emission semi-trucks with Proterra’s battery technology. Proterra product is expected to be incorporated in the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

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Supplies Emissions Batteries Battery 273

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Evonik is investing in a production plant expansion for fumed aluminum oxide at its site in Yokkaichi, Japan. The facility will be the company’s first alumina plant in Asia, focusing on the production of specialty solutions for lithium-ion battery technologies, used for electric vehicles.

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Japan Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries 243

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AUGUST 24, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of intent to release a funding opportunity that would provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design (DE-FOA-0003120). As of July 2023, more than 3.9

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Transportation Design Batteries Battery 370

Electrek

JULY 21, 2022

Ford announced today that it managed to secure 60 GWh of battery supply in order to achieve an annual production run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by the end of next year. The post Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Supplies Ford Electric Vehicles Production 87

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MAY 3, 2022

billion in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to make more batteries and components in America and bolster domestic supply chains. The infrastructure investments will support the creation of new, retrofitted, and expanded commercial facilities as well as manufacturing demonstrations and battery recycling.

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Manufacturer Supplies Batteries Battery 210

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AUGUST 9, 2023

An analysis by Nikkei in Japan concludes that nearly 40% of the suppliers for materials used in Tesla’s electric vehicle batteries are Chinese companies. Chinese companies that were found to be vital suppliers for Tesla included Ganfeng Lithium, a major maker of lithium products, with a chokepoint score of 6.8.

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Supplies China Batteries Battery 150

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

China dominates BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking in 2020, having quickly surpassed Japan and Korea that were leaders for the majority of the previous decade. As EV demand grows there is an increasing need for cell manufacturing facilities close to automotive production.

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Li-ion Supplies Europe China 459

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MAY 12, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting. —Pratik Trivedi, general manager, Eaton’s eMobility business.

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DC Convert Eaton Supplies 286

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APRIL 26, 2023

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden is leading a research project targeting a new generation of sulfur-based batteries. Free of the critical elements cobalt and nickel used in lithium-ion technology, sulfur achieves very high energy densities in solid-state batteries. million in funding.

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Lithium Ion 504

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APRIL 27, 2023

onsemi, a provider of intelligent power and sensing technologies, and premium electric mobility brand ZEEKR have entered a long-term supply agreement (LTSA). The new LTSA will enable both companies to build a stronger supply chain relationship to support ZEEKR’s growth over the next decade.

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Supplies Power Powered Global 284

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Wolfspeed will be supplying Silicon Carbide devices to power future Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms, enabling greater efficiency in the powertrain. Wolfspeed’s semiconductors will be incorporated into next-generation powertrain systems for several Mercedes-Benz vehicle lines.

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Mercedes North Carolina Supplies Future 199

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AUGUST 21, 2022

Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations forecast battery-grade lithium carbonate to trade at 504,813 CNY (US$74,000) per tonne in 12 months time. The only lithium production in the United States currently is from one brine operation in Nevada. Lithium is expected to trade at 484,185.00 Source: Trading Economics.

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Carbon Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 483

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APRIL 21, 2022

Both companies will work towards creating a Bolivian domestic lithium battery supply chain to develop the region’s electric mobility market. However, Bolivia is production-poor; Chile and Argentina are top global producers, but Bolivia has yet to produce the mineral in commercial quantities.

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Bolivia Supplies Chile Argentina 320

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AUGUST 3, 2017

Industrial robot company KUKA Industries has received an order from an unnamed leading European manufacturer in the automotive industry to supply a further battery production system. Start of production is planned for mid-2019. This order underscores the strength of our range of products and services. —Dr.

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Supplies Electric Vehicles Production Batteries 150

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Hexagon Purus will provide battery packs for multiple Hino truck platforms with serial production planned from 2024. Serial production will cover multiple platforms, including Hino’s Class 6, 7 and 8 commercial trucks. The total sales value over the life of the agreement is estimated at US$1 billion. billion and 2.2

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Supplies Emissions Batteries Battery 195

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Electric vehicle manufacturers are searching for a significant increase in energy density, an improvement of fast-charging capabilities, and a reduced cost for lithium-ion batteries. This leads to long-lasting, fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles.

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Chinese Manufacturer Lithium Ion Batteries 273