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Tesla agrees to purchase majority of battery-ready graphite from US facility

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Tesla will be purchasing most of the battery-ready graphite that would be produced at a planned facility in Louisiana. Syrah noted that Tesla would have the option to purchase additional volumes of graphite subject to the further expansion of its Vidalia plant. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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GM and Element 25 to expand US EV supply chain with domestic manganese sulfate production

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Under the agreement, GM will provide Element 25 with a US$85-million loan to partially fund the construction of a new facility in the state of Louisiana for production of battery-grade high-purity manganese sulfate (HPMSM)—a key component in lithium-ion battery cathodes—starting in 2025.

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GM invests in manganese sulfate production plant for EV batteries

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GM) signed a supply agreement with Element 25 Limited (E25) for battery-grade manganese sulfate, a key component in lithium-ion battery cathodes. Canada and free trade agreement countries like Australia,” said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing, and Supply Chain.

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Syrah Resources signs binding offtake agreement with Tesla for natural graphite active anode material

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Australia-based Syrah Resources Limited signed a binding offtake agreement with Tesla to supply natural graphite Active Anode Material (AAM) from its vertically integrated AAM production facility in Vidalia, Louisiana. Vidalia battery anode material project site. Balama mine operation in Mozambique.

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BASF acquires Novolyte Technologies for Li-ion battery electrolytes

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Novolyte is a manufacturer of electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries, as well as specialty chemicals for several key market segments. BASF purchased Novolyte from Arsenal; the companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

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Ford will use module-less LFP (LiFePO4) batteries from CATL to cut costs by 10-15 percent starting next year. The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. Moreover, the carmaker plans to localize and use 40 GWh of LFP capacity in North America starting in 2026.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. Most recently, he implemented strategies that secured approximately $30 million in funding for local government entities and non-profits in California, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia. What type of leadership makes you thrive?