Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

One of the biggest EV battery maker CATL and automotive giant Stellantis N.V. have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the local supply of LFP battery cells and modules to power Stellantis’ electric vehicle production in Europe.

Supplies 105

Supplies Market Batteries Battery 105

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JUNE 4, 2023

Russia-based Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum and copper, presented its eleventh review of the nickel and platinum group metals (PGM) markets based on the fundamental analysis of world economic and industry data. Mt to 3.22 Mt (7% year-on-year growth).

Market 304

Market Indonesia Russia Supplies 304

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JUNE 26, 2023

Saudi Arabia has cut a number of deals recently that coud make the country’s lithiu-ion supply chain the most developed in the Middle East, according to an analysis by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company will supply feedstock in the form of decant oil. Earlier post.)

Saudi Arabia 170

Saudi Arabia Supplies Building Chevron 170

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MAY 30, 2022

CATL will supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries equipped with novel Cell-to-Pack (CTP) technology to Solaris to power its bus models in a bid to facilitate bus electrification. CATL’s LFP battery system features exceptionally long battery life and high thermal stability.

Supplies 250

Supplies Batteries Battery Poland 250

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MARCH 14, 2023

IDTechEx forecasts that the second-life EV battery market will reach US$7B in value by 2033. The second-life EV battery market adds value to future energy infrastructure, creates a circular economy for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and provides a lower levelized cost of storage compared to new batteries.

Market 195

Market Li-ion Batteries Battery 195

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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.

Supplies 210

Supplies Carbon Finland Batteries 210

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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.

Li-ion 186

Li-ion Europe Lithium Ion Batteries 186

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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.

Australia 387

Australia Supplies Batteries Battery 387

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) and the Government of Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain. A key focus of cooperation is the supply of critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.

North America 225

North America Canada Supplies America 225

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JULY 16, 2020

The BMW Group has signed a long-term supply contract worth €2 billion for battery cells with the Swedish company Northvolt. The battery cells will be produced in Europe at the Northvolt gigafactory currently under construction in Skellefteå in northern Sweden (series plant Northvolt Ett) from 2024.

BMW 239

BMW Europe Supplies Batteries 239

EV Specifications

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Samsung SDI announced it has struck a supply deal for electric vehicle batteries with Hyundai Motor for the first time. More specifically, it will supply prismatic batteries for Hyundai Motor's electric vehicles targeting the European market for seven years from 2026 through 2032.

Hyundai 94

Hyundai Supplies Batteries Battery 94

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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. Battery production capacity equivalent to 18 million electric cars—1.2 Europe must act or risk losing it all.

Companies 430

Companies Batteries Battery Production 430

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

To maximize the opportunities for hydrogen in Europe, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has established a Fuel Cell Business Group to oversee its hydrogen activities across the region. A battery-electric car, with a 100kWh battery for a similar range, costs €77,000, said Paquet.

Europe 418

Europe Toyota Fuel Hydrogen 418

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

BNEF’s 2H 2022 Energy Storage Market Outlook sees an additional 13% of capacity by 2030 than previously estimated, primarily driven by recent policy developments. The US and China are set to remain the two largest markets, representing more than half of global storage installations by the end of the decade.

Energy Storage 259

Energy Storage Global Market Energy 259

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APRIL 28, 2023

In addition, the two companies will collaborate on an innovative value chain concept for battery materials and its recycling. This primary aluminum alloy has one of the lowest CO₂ footprints on the market today and is produced with renewable energy. Hydro has extensive experience in the recycling of battery raw materials.

Porsche 284

Porsche Carbon Batteries Battery 284

Teslarati

MAY 10, 2024

BYD Europe aims to beat Tesla and other prominent EU automakers, like Volkswagen and Stellantis. BYD Europe wants to triple its market in the region by 2025. The Chinese automaker plans to use an aggressive marketing strategy to accomplish its goal. “We are confident that we could be in a leading position.

BYD 106

BYD Europe Cheap Chinese 106

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. All Auto Body Sheet solutions for the Grecale are supplied from Constellium’s plant in Neuf-Brisach, France. Maserati Grecale Folgore battery-electric SUV. Maserati unveiled the Grecale in March 2022.

SUV 259

SUV Supplies Auto Jeep 259

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Battery swap stations are Nio’s signature replenishment facility, and it is currently the only company offering such models to the general consumer. There are also other companies in China that offer models with battery swap support, but for the taxi market. Swapping to become more efficient by using smaller batteries.

China 434

China Batteries Battery Energy Storage 434

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APRIL 8, 2021

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Fuel Cell Business will supply and integrate fuel cell modules into a zero-emission train prototype as part of the FCH2RAIL project in Europe. When there are no overhead lines, the energy will come from the fuel cell and battery system.

Europe 261

Europe Supplies Fuel Toyota 261

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MAY 4, 2022

Morrow Batteries (Morrow) and IBU-tec advanced materials AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and qualification of large-scale supply of European LFP (Lithium iron phosphate, LiFePO 4 ) cathode material to Morrow Batteries’ planned lithium-ion battery cell facility in Eyde Energy Park, Arendal, Norway.

Supplies 199

Supplies Batteries Battery Norway 199

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Freudenberg e-Power Systems and LG Energy Solution have signed a multi-year contract for the supply of lithium-ion battery modules. The partnership covers the supply of lithium-ion battery cell modules. The battery cell modules will be assembled at Freudenberg e-Power Systems’ XALT gigafactory in Midland, Michigan.

Supplies 150

Supplies Lithium Ion North America Power 150

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MAY 31, 2022

and Toyota Motor Europe N.V. TME) announced the expansion of their existing partnership with an agreement for a new large-size commercial van, including a battery electric version. Stellantis will supply TME with the new large-size commercial van for sale in Europe under the Toyota brand. Stellantis N.V.

Europe 321

Europe Commercial Toyota Poland 321

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MAY 19, 2022

Volvo Trucks is opening its first battery assembly plant. Located in Ghent, Belgium, the plant will supply ready-to-install batteries for Volvo Trucks’ full electric heavy-duty trucks. Each battery pack has a capacity of 90 kWh and the customer can choose to have up to six battery packs (540 kWh) in a truck.

Volvo 435

Volvo Batteries Battery North America 435

Teslarati

MARCH 27, 2024

Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas deemed Tesla and CATL the power couple that could recharge the United States electric vehicle (EV) market. In a note released earlier this week, Morgan Stanley writes that the United States is an under-penetrated EV market, whereas China is a fully-penetrated EV market.

Recharge 143

Recharge Market Power Powered 143

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Lithium-ion battery pack prices, which were above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010, have fallen 89% in real terms to $132/kWh in 2021, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). These prices are an average across multiple battery end-uses, including different types of electric vehicles, buses and stationary storage projects.

Price 469

Price 2020 Batteries Battery 469

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Graphex has more ethan a decade of commercial experience producing 10,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade purified spherical graphite at its facility in Heilongjiang Province, China, for the power battery market. Reforme was founded by the team that developed a first in the sorting and beneficiating of iron ore.

Australia 170

Australia Supplies Li-ion Manufacturer 170

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With this partnership, the parties are setting up a world-class player in the development and manufacture of high-performance batteries for the automotive industry from 2023. Total/Saft will contribute its expertise in R&D and industrialization, and Groupe PSA its knowledge of the automotive market and its experience in production.

Manufacturer 299

Manufacturer Europe Batteries Battery 299

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Energy major Total, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Saft, and Groupe PSA with Opel, intend to establish a joint venture named Automotive Cell Company (ACC) to develop EV battery manufacturing in Europe. The project will leverage cutting-edge R&D, notably provided by Saft, in order to produce EV batteries starting in 2023.

Europe 378

Europe Batteries Battery France 378

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MARCH 29, 2023

FREYR Battery has entered into discussions on a potential strategic coalition with Glencore, Caterpillar, Siemens and Nidec to pursue the scale-up of sustainable battery solutions across Europe, North America, and beyond.

North America 199

North America Batteries Battery America 199

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Li-Cycle Holdings announced the start of commercial operations at its first Spoke recycling facility in Europe, located in Magdeburg, Germany. Each main line has the capacity to process up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year. Li-Cycle has also announced plans to develop a second commercial Hub in Europe.

Li-ion 280

Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 280

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JULY 1, 2021

Battery metal prices have recovered strongly in the first half of the year, incentivizing new projects to come online. China controls the battery chemical industry, with the biggest market share for all of the five main battery materials: lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt and graphite.

Li-ion 300

Li-ion Batteries Battery South Africa 300

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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. he upward cost pressure on batteries outpaced the higher adoption of lower cost chemistries like lithium iron phosphate (LFP).

Li-ion 414

Li-ion 2010 Price Batteries 414

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Frost & Sullivan projects that the global Li-ion battery materials market will reach $51.60 The advancements in battery chemistries and technologies, upsurge in electric vehicle (EV) sales, evolving regulatory scenario, and increasing consumer preferences toward EVs are expediting market growth worldwide.

Li-ion 170

Li-ion 2020 Market Batteries 170

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JUNE 30, 2023

BASF has opened Europe’s first co-located center of battery material production and battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The plant is fully sold out for the next years and will supply products tailored to the specific needs of cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs in Europe.

Batteries 195

Batteries Battery Europe Germany 195

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JANUARY 15, 2022

Battery Resourcers, a vertically integrated lithium-ion battery recycling and engineered materials company, plans to open a commercial-scale, lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Covington, Ga. We all win when we prevent batteries from going to landfill. The opening of this facility will help meet that demand.

Li-ion 482

Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 482

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Eurocell EMEA , an Anglo-Korean battery company, plans to build its first European Gigafactory in just 12 months—far faster than other Gigafactories. This is possible, the company says, because it has a proven battery product ready for scaled-up manufacturing. These products can be on the market in months, not years.

Europe 243

Europe Building Spain Netherlands 243

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AUGUST 5, 2023

China-based lithium salts producer Sichuan Yahua Industrial has extended the duration of its lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Tesla ( earlier post ) from 2025 to 2030. Yahua is one of the earliest chemical enterprises established after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Supplies 150

Supplies North America Tesla Africa 150