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Urbix and SK On in joint development agreement for high-performance anode materials

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US-based graphite processor Urbix ( earlier post ) announced a Joint Development Agreement with global EV battery developer and manufacturer SK On (SKO). For SKO, this agreement reinforces a local supply chain for battery anode materials in the US, helping customers take advantage of the provisions of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA).

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Kentucky-Argonne Partnership to Help Build US Advanced Battery Industry

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky (UK) and University of Louisville (U of L) are partnering with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory to establish a national Battery Manufacturing R&D Center to help develop and deploy a domestic supply of advanced battery technologies for vehicle applications.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. Let’s look at the advancements in battery cost reduction, navigate through supply chain complexities, and explore the promising prospects ahead for the EV market.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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“The purchase of the BEV Lease is to aid in our goal of delivering carbon neutrality by 2050 by controlling the vehicle battery through its life, keeping it in the Ford network.” ” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. battery production.”

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EV tax credit supply chain rules ease, but China restrictions remain

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In a coordinated push through federal agencies, the Biden administration on Friday released a revised set of regulations applying to the EV tax credit that will ultimately make the credit easier to claim for a wider range of vehicles in 2025 and 2026 but no easier for Chinese companies to gain a foothold on the market.

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Westwater Resources is building a facility in Alabama to process one of the largest graphite deposits in the US

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Q&A with Jon Jacobs of Westwater Resources Everyone in the EV industry is talking about the IRA and the BIL, two sets of federal regulations that include strong incentives for automakers to establish domestic supply chains for EV raw materials and components. Today, over 75% of all the battery graphite comes from China.

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Ford receives Federal backlash following Chinese battery agreement

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio is calling for an investigation into Ford’s recent announcement of a new battery production facility built in conjunction with Chinese battery supplier CATL. However, now the automaker is receiving backlash for partnering with Chinese battery maker CATL at the facility. Specifically, Sen.

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