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EVLOMO and Rojana to invest $1.06B to build 8 GWh battery plant in Thailand

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announced plans to setup an 8 GWh Lithium Battery plant in the EEC of Thailand. The collaboration brings together Rojana, a leader from the industrial estate development sector of Thailand and with EVLOMO, company promoting greater ZEV adoption by offering an ultrafast and convenient charging network.

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GPSC to build plant for 24M semi-solid batteries in Thailand; 30 MWh to start, 100 MWh in 2021

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Global Power Synergy PLC (GPSC) is building a battery manufacturing facility in Thailand using 24M’s novel SemiSolid lithium-ion technology ( earlier post ). In May 2019, 24M delivered 40 grid-scale, 110 Amp-Hour (Ah) li-ion cells to GPSC. GPSC is the main power and utility company of PTT Group. Earlier post.)

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Glencore, ACE Green in 15-year offtake agreement for recycled lead and Li-ion battery materials

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ACE Green Recycling (ACE), a global recycling technology and supply chain platform, and diversified mining firm Glencore plc will enter a long-term supply agreement for recycled lead as well as key battery-metal-based end products from recycled lithium-ion batteries. The parks are expected to be complete by 2024.

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Monash researchers stabilize Li-S battery with saccharide-based binder

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Researchers from the Monash Energy Institute, with colleagues from CSIRO, have used a saccharide-based binder system to develop a durable sulfur cathode with minimal polysulfide escape in a lithium-sulfur battery. the viability of many emerging technologies, for example in aviation, require lighter-weight batteries. —Huang et al.

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Daimler buying more than €20B of battery cells for electric drive vehicles by 2030

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Daimler will buy more than €20 billion (US$23 billion) of battery cells for electric drive vehicles by 2030, the company announced. The suppliers are already producing battery cells in Asia and Europe and are continuing to expand in Europe and additionally in the US.

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Polypore sells itself; battery separators to Asahi Kasei for $2.2B, separations media to 3M for $1B

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Asahi Kasei projects significant growth in demand for Li-ion battery separators in the automotive segment. Polypore’s energy storage business comprises two main elements: Celgard Li-ion battery separators and Daramic lead-acid battery separators. Batteries' Source: Asahi Kasei.

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Hitachi Restructures, Spinning Off Automotive Systems Business; to Launch Group-Wide Strategies for Li-ion Battery and Renewables Businesses

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In addition, on 1 April, the company will introduce organizations to plan and propose R&D and business strategies for the whole Hitachi Group regarding lithium-ion battery and renewable energy-related businesses. Lithium-ion Battery Business. which will oversee North American operations.

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