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DOE to award $12M to support extraction and conversion of lithium from geothermal brines

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0002823 ) to support the extraction and conversion of lithium from geothermal brines to use in batteries for stationary storage and electric vehicles. This funding opportunity will support technologies to extract battery-grade lithium from geothermal brines directly—providing a cost-effective, domestic source of this critical material.

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WAE Technologies launches Elysia battery intelligence software for the mass market

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WAE Technologies (WAE) has launched Elysia , its battery intelligence software offering designed to unlock significant improvements in the life, safety, usable energy, power, and rapid charging times of any battery system. Its BMS algorithms help OEMs to increase vehicle range, enable faster charging, and maximize battery power.

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Titan Advanced Energy Solutions raises $33M Series B; ultrasound-based battery management

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Titan Advanced Energy Solutions, a pioneer in ultrasound-based battery management solutions, announced a $33-million Series B financing led by HG Ventures, the corporate investment arm of The Heritage Group. Our ultrasound-based technology spans the battery life cycle. This works very well for determining the SoC of a battery.

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Rolls-Royce completes ground-testing of technology set to power the world’s fastest all-electric plane: ACCEL

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All the technology has been tested on a full-scale replica of the plane’s core—called an ‘ionBird’—including a 500hp electric powertrain powerful enough to set world speed records and a battery with enough energy to supply 250 homes.

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US says SK Battery faces USD 77,200 in fines over employee health hazards – ET Auto

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It also said SK Battery did not ensure its staffing agency Moveret Inc that supplied workers at the site made “their employees aware of the hazards associated with lithium battery fires. In January, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said SK Battery exposed employees at a U.S.

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Navigating the Waters of EV Safety and Shipping

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Insights from the Front Lines In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), safety and logistics emerge as pivotal components underpinning the sector’s sustainability ambitions. This careful management minimizes stress on the battery, enhancing safety and preserving battery health over the shipping journey.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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The European Commission is proposing modernizing EU legislation on batteries; this would be the first initiative delivered among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. The proposal addresses the social, economic and environmental issues related to all types of batteries.

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