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Li-Cycle starts operations at its first European lithium-ion battery recycling facility

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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.

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New Flyer and Li-Cycle complete heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling pilot; 3,200 lbs of Li-ion batteries

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JANUARY 9, 2021

one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, announced the successful completion of a battery recycling pilot with North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycler, Li- Cycle Corporation. The pilot is Li-Cycle’s first program in the heavy duty vehicle space. subsidiaries of NFI Group Inc., Earlier post.).

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ORNL team uses green solvent to recover materials from spent Li-ion batteries

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JUNE 7, 2021

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a solvent that results in a more environmentally friendly process to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries; supports a stable domestic supply chain for new batteries; and keeps old ones out of landfills. —Bai et al. —ORNL’s Ilias Belharouak.

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Researchers show clean solid–electrolyte/electrode interfaces double capacity of solid-state Li batteries

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Tohoku University, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, and Nippon Institute of Technology, have demonstrated by experiment that a clean electrolyte/electrode interface is key to realizing high-capacity solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs). O 4 interfaces.

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Volvo C40 Recharge LCA highlights huge potential of manufacturing and charging EVs with clean energy

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Volvo Cars has published a lifecycle analysis report on its second fully electric car, the C40 Recharge, which shows the potential CO 2 reductions if a car is built and charged using clean energy sources. Clean energy is also an important factor in reducing the carbon footprint involved in producing an electric car.

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Aqua Metals successfully recovers cobalt and manganese in Li-ion recycling pilot

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JUNE 30, 2023

Aqua Metals, a developer of sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling, announced the successful completion of its Li AquaRefining recycling pilot; transition to 24/5 operations; and production of high-purity, saleable quantities of sustainably recycled battery materials. Earlier post.)

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NFI expands partnership with Li-Cycle on heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling for transit buses

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, has expanded its partnership with North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycler, Li-Cycle Corp., to offer heavy-duty electric vehicle battery recycling to public transit customers in North America through Li-Cycle.

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Impact Clean Power Technology unveils visualization of GigafactoryX; 4 GWh/year by 2027

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JULY 12, 2023

Poland-based battery systems maker Impact Clean Power Technology unveiled a visualization of GigafactoryX—a large-scale battery factory for electric vehicles and energy storage which will be launched in the city of Pruszków, near Warsaw. The Li-ion battery systems to be manufactured will include LTO, LFP and NMC technologies.

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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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JULY 13, 2022

billion in 17 large-scale innovative clean-tech projects with a third round of awards under the Innovation Fund. A third project in France will construct a Li-ion recycling plant at the Dunkirk battery cluster for producing and refining black mass, providing access to a secondary source of battery raw material.

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Aqua Metals and 6K Energy partner to develop low-carbon CAM precursors for Li-ion batteries

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MAY 4, 2023

Aqua Metals is leading the development of the innovative conversion process, designed to replace chemical catalysts with clean electricity, and enables the sustainable production of cost-effective CAM precursors by eliminating embedded emissions, recurring expenses, and chemical waste byproducts.

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Li-ion Carbon Energy Batteries

Octillion Power Systems moves US headquarters to Richmond, Calif.; Li-ion packs for transportation and stationary storage

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Octillion Power Systems, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries, has moved to a new US headquarters in Richmond, California. With demand for lithium-ion batteries continuing to grow, the new facility gives us a lot more space to expand. Earlier post.) The company’s North and South American operations will be based there.

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Arkema boosting Kynar PVDF production to meet Li-ion materials demand; targeting €1B in battery sales by 2030

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NOVEMBER 27, 2021

France-based specialty chemicals and materials company Arkema announced a 50% increase in its Kynar PVDF fluoropolymer production capacities at its Pierre-Bénite site in order to address the fast-growing demand for materials for lithium-ion batteries. Arkema now aims for sales of at least €1 billion in the battery sector by 2030.

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Li-Ion battery manufacturer RCRS Innovations to invest INR 50 cr to scale capacity – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

New Delhi: Noida-based RCRS Innovations Ltd , which owns lithium-ion battery manufacturer EXEGI , will invest INR 50 crore this year to expand its capacity and introduce new product lines. With this, the company is gearing up to meet the growing demand for clean energy storage solutions, according to a company statement.

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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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AUGUST 29, 2022

The helmet developed by Shellios Technolabs has a Bluetooth-enabled app that lets the rider know when the helmet requires cleaning. The purifying system set at the back of the helmet picks up all particulate matter coming from outside and cleans the air before it reaches the biker.

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Redwood Materials to build next Li-ion battery recycling and remanufacturing center in South Carolina

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DECEMBER 18, 2022

The company will source only zero-emission, clean energy; the plant design and manufacturing process will allow the company to reduce the CO 2 emissions associated with producing these components by about 80% compared to the current Asia-based supply chain.

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Lithium Australia produces LFP cathode material and Li-ion batteries from mine waste

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NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Lithium Australia NL reported that its wholly owned subsidiary VSPC Ltd has successfully produced Li-ion battery cathode material, and Li-ion batteries (LIBs), from tri-lithium phosphate produced directly from mine waste using the SiLeach process. SiLeach background. LFP and batteries from waste.

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Titan Advanced Energy Solutions receives ~1.1M Phase II SBIR award to develop production-ready ultrasound system to identify dangerous Li-ion batteries

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JULY 27, 2021

million in Phase II SBIR funding from the US DOE ( earlier post ) to develop an early warning system that detects hazardous conditions in lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are critical to energy storage for renewable energy and electric vehicles but there are concerns about their safety. State of Health (SoH).

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Orion Engineered Carbons joins HiQ-CARB consortium; scaling up conductive acetylene black for Li-ion cathodes

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JULY 9, 2021

a global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, has joined the HiQ-CARB consortium to provide the lithium-ion battery industry with sustainable and high-performance carbon additives. The very clean feedstock provides excellent purity and high absorption capacity for liquids. Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.,

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CATL starts construction of Li-ion factory in Germany; 14 GWh by 2022

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

China-based Li-ion battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) has begun construction of its first lithium-ion battery factory in Thuringia, a state in east-central Germany. Germany is home to a strong automotive industry and several of CATL’s key customers.

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BNEF: China dominates the Li-ion battery supply chain, but Europe is on the rise

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

China dominates BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking in 2020, having quickly surpassed Japan and Korea that were leaders for the majority of the previous decade. While Europe is launching initiatives to capture more of the raw material value chain, the US is slower to react on this.

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EGEB: NanoGraf achieves 28% longer run time in a 18650 Li-ion cell

Electrek

JUNE 10, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): NanoGraf claims it has enabled the highest-energy density 18650 cylindrical lithium-ion cell in the world. The US clean energy transition could create up to 600,000 jobs for American workers by 2030. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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New JV in China to produce high-grade Li-ion power battery materials

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APRIL 8, 2022

has entered into an investment agreement with the following parties to form a joint venture dedicated to the production of high-grade lithium-ion power battery anode materials. The rapid development of new energy vehicles and batteries around the world has led to a huge demand for lithium-ion batteries. Shanghai Huiyang Investment Co.,

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Grafoid introduces ion-selective graphene polymer membrane for Li-ion battery electrode protection

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MARCH 27, 2017

a Canadian graphene R&D, investment and technology licensing company ( earlier post ) introduced its GPURE Graphene Polymer nano-porous membrane intended for next generation Li-Ion battery applications. Ion selectivity is a key requirement for a semi-permeable membrane in a Li-ion battery structure. Grafoid Inc.,

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IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The average cost of a Li-ion battery cell—used to power electric vehicles and to provide flexibility in the power grid as more renewables, such as solar and wind, are added will fall below $100 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the next three years, according to a new analysis by IHS Markit.

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Clean Republic selects AllCell to supply Li-ion e-bike battery with 40-mile range

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MAY 25, 2012

Clean Republic, one of the largest retailers of electric bike conversion kits in the US and owner of the Hill Topper and ProPack brands, selected AllCell Technologies to supply US made lithium-ion batteries. The key to the improved battery size, weight (6 pounds /2.7 The key to the improved battery size, weight (6 pounds /2.7

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Forsee Power to supply NMC Li-ion batteries for Alstom Aptis electric bus

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JULY 20, 2018

Alstom has selected French battery manufacturer Forsee Power to provide Li-ion batteries for Alstom Aptis electric bus ( earlier post ), scheduled for series delivery from 2019 onwards. The vehicles will be equipped with NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) Li-ion battery technology as a standard feature.

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Li-ion Power Powered Batteries

Noco-Noco and Greenfuel sign MoU for Li-Ion battery longevity technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

New Delhi: noco-noco Pte Ltd (noco-noco), the wholly-owned subsidiary of noco-noco Inc, and Greenfuel Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at revolutionizing India’s clean electric mobility landscape through batteries with superior efficiency, performance, and longevity.

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Johnson Matthey partners with OnTo on direct recycling of Li-ion battery scrap

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has entered into an agreement with OnTo Technology , a developer of advanced battery recycling solutions, to scale up OnTo’s patented process for the direct recycling of lithium-ion battery scrap.

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DOE and EC support collaboration between the US Li-Bridge Alliance and European Battery Alliance to strengthen supply chain for battery technologies

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MARCH 19, 2022

The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the European Commission announced support for a collaboration between the European Battery Alliance and the US Li-Bridge alliance to accelerate development of robust supply chains for lithium-ion and next generation batteries, including the critical raw materials segments.

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Electrovaya introduces 600 Wh Li-ion SuperPolymer PowerPad unit, targeting healthcare

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JULY 30, 2012

Electrovaya introduced the PowerPad 600, a 600 Wh Li-ion SuperPolymer battery unit targeted at replacing existing lead acid and low energy density Lithium-Ion batteries used in hospitals, construction sites, warehouses, telecommunications, retail, standby power and wherever mobile power is required. Electrovaya Inc.

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NREL licenses Li-ion battery technology to Forge Nano; enhanced safety, durability, and lifetime

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MAY 8, 2017

These lithium-ion batteries feature a hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte system, in which the electrodes are coated with a solid electrolyte layer. Forge Nano presented its technology at the 2013 and 2017 NREL Industry Growth Forum, the nation’s premier clean energy investment event. —Paul Lichty, CEO of Forge Nano. King, Lamuel A.

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Ricardo supported Winnebago in development of eRV2 all-electric recreational vehicle prototype

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AUGUST 30, 2023

The eRV2 features a proprietary IonBlade Li-ion 48V house battery, separate from the chassis battery, each with a separate charging cord. The team had responsibility for managing the program delivery of the project through from clean sheet design to vehicle launch, in a specific one-year timeframe. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fuels Ohio signs LoI to deploy 500 Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric hybrid pickups across Ohio

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MARCH 3, 2017

Workhorse Group has received a Letter of Intent from Clean Fuels Ohio to partner with Workhorse to help deploy 500 W-15 Plug-In Electric Pickup trucks throughout the state of Ohio. While not operating a fleet itself, Clean Fuels Ohio engages numerous fleets across Ohio on transitions to cleaner vehicle and fuel options. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion maker Boston Power secures US$290M from two local Chinese governments for expansion

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

Li-ion maker Boston Power has secured US$290 million in local government financial support for the expansion of its two facilities in China. China’s EV market is expected to reach US$35 billion by 2020, with demand for high-end lithium-ion batteries hitting 100 GWh.

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Li-Cycle receives conditional commitment for $375M loan from DOE ATVM program

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. The conditional commitment follows DOE technical, market, financial and legal due diligence and marks another significant milestone endorsing Li-Cycle’s development of the first commercial hydrometallurgical resource recovery facility in North America, located near Rochester, New York.

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EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

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MAY 7, 2013

Li-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc. The system is also suited for those interested in designing in lithium-ion technology from the onset, the company said. The system is also suited for those interested in designing in lithium-ion technology from the onset, the company said. —EnerDel CEO Dave Roberts.

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Li-ion NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage

Imperium3 consortium forms to establish Li-ion battery gigafactory in NY state; 3 GWh by Q4 2019 to grow to 15 GWh

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

a consortium of businesses spearheaded by three “Southern Tier” companies, will establish Li-ion research and development and production operations at the Huron Campus in Endicott, Broome County. Cuomo announced that Imperium3 New York, Inc., Magnis Resources, Ltd.,

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Saft to provide 800 kWh Li-ion system for hybrid ferry

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JUNE 22, 2015

Saft has won a contract to supply Li-ion battery systems to Imtech Marine, a leading maritime technology supplier. The compact modules integrate the Fe Li-ion cells, module supervision and cell balancing.

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FREYR to supply 38 GWh of Li-ion cells to Nidec; forming JV for modules & packs

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AUGUST 31, 2022

Under the terms of the binding sales agreement, FREYR will supply 38 GWh of cumulative clean, next-generation battery cells to Nidec between 2025 – 2030 from FREYR’s Giga Arctic facility in Mo i Rana, Norway, which is currently under construction.

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Li-ion Supplies Norway Energy Storage

FREYR and 24M sign licensing and services agreement for mass production of Li-ion battery cells; Glencore for raw materials

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DECEMBER 25, 2020

FREYR AS and 24M Technologies signed a definitive License and Services Agreement to use 24M’s SemiSolid lithium-ion battery platform technology ( earlier post ) in FREYR’s planned facilities in Mo i Rana, Norway. —Tom Jensen, the CEO of FREYR. 24M’s SemiSolid battery cell simplifies and enables stronger recycling opportunities.

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Fortum boosts Li-ion battery recycling rate to more than 80%

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MARCH 27, 2019

A new solution by Nordic clean energy company Fortum makes more than 80% of an electric vehicle (EV) battery recyclable, returns the scarce metals back into circulation and resolves the sustainability gap by reducing the need to mine cobalt, nickel, and other scarce metals. —Kalle Saarimaa, Vice President, Fortum Recycling and Waste.

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Saft Li-ion battery system to power ExoMars Rover; >€1M contract

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JULY 9, 2015

million) from Airbus Defence and Space Ltd (UK) to develop, to qualify and to test a specific lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery system to power the ExoMars Rover vehicle. It is being manufactured in an ultra clean environment to ensure planetary protection. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Power Powered Batteries

Canada Awards C$40M to 18 Clean Technology Projects, Including Li-ion Batteries and Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels

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JULY 8, 2010

million) to 18 clean technology projects in the transportation, oil and gas and wastewater treatment sectors. Included in the awards are $5 million to Electrovaya in support of battery development for plug-in hybrid applications; an award to Phostec Lithium for Li-ion cathode material development; an award to Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd.

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ECS announces 2023-2024 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship recipients

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AUGUST 16, 2023

Yaocai Bai and Yuzhang Li have received the 2023–2024 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowships for projects in green energy technology. He served as Guest Editor for Batteries , and Clean Technologies and Recycling. Yuzhang Li, University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Li became a member of ECS in January 2022.

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Li-Cycle starts operations at its first European lithium-ion battery recycling facility

New Flyer and Li-Cycle complete heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling pilot; 3,200 lbs of Li-ion batteries

ORNL team uses green solvent to recover materials from spent Li-ion batteries

Researchers show clean solid–electrolyte/electrode interfaces double capacity of solid-state Li batteries

Volvo C40 Recharge LCA highlights huge potential of manufacturing and charging EVs with clean energy

Aqua Metals successfully recovers cobalt and manganese in Li-ion recycling pilot

NFI expands partnership with Li-Cycle on heavy-duty lithium-ion battery recycling for transit buses

Impact Clean Power Technology unveils visualization of GigafactoryX; 4 GWh/year by 2027

EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

Aqua Metals and 6K Energy partner to develop low-carbon CAM precursors for Li-ion batteries

Octillion Power Systems moves US headquarters to Richmond, Calif.; Li-ion packs for transportation and stationary storage

Arkema boosting Kynar PVDF production to meet Li-ion materials demand; targeting €1B in battery sales by 2030

Li-Ion battery manufacturer RCRS Innovations to invest INR 50 cr to scale capacity – ET Auto

Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

Redwood Materials to build next Li-ion battery recycling and remanufacturing center in South Carolina

Lithium Australia produces LFP cathode material and Li-ion batteries from mine waste

Titan Advanced Energy Solutions receives ~1.1M Phase II SBIR award to develop production-ready ultrasound system to identify dangerous Li-ion batteries

Orion Engineered Carbons joins HiQ-CARB consortium; scaling up conductive acetylene black for Li-ion cathodes

CATL starts construction of Li-ion factory in Germany; 14 GWh by 2022

BNEF: China dominates the Li-ion battery supply chain, but Europe is on the rise

EGEB: NanoGraf achieves 28% longer run time in a 18650 Li-ion cell

New JV in China to produce high-grade Li-ion power battery materials

Grafoid introduces ion-selective graphene polymer membrane for Li-ion battery electrode protection

IHS Markit: average cost of lithium-ion battery cell to fall below $100/kWh in 2023

Clean Republic selects AllCell to supply Li-ion e-bike battery with 40-mile range

Forsee Power to supply NMC Li-ion batteries for Alstom Aptis electric bus

Noco-Noco and Greenfuel sign MoU for Li-Ion battery longevity technology – ET Auto

Johnson Matthey partners with OnTo on direct recycling of Li-ion battery scrap

DOE and EC support collaboration between the US Li-Bridge Alliance and European Battery Alliance to strengthen supply chain for battery technologies

Electrovaya introduces 600 Wh Li-ion SuperPolymer PowerPad unit, targeting healthcare

NREL licenses Li-ion battery technology to Forge Nano; enhanced safety, durability, and lifetime

Ricardo supported Winnebago in development of eRV2 all-electric recreational vehicle prototype

Clean Fuels Ohio signs LoI to deploy 500 Workhorse W-15 range-extended electric hybrid pickups across Ohio

Li-ion maker Boston Power secures US$290M from two local Chinese governments for expansion

Li-Cycle receives conditional commitment for $375M loan from DOE ATVM program

EnerDel introduces Li-ion pack for upgrading Allison NiMH-based hybrid buses

Imperium3 consortium forms to establish Li-ion battery gigafactory in NY state; 3 GWh by Q4 2019 to grow to 15 GWh

Saft to provide 800 kWh Li-ion system for hybrid ferry

FREYR to supply 38 GWh of Li-ion cells to Nidec; forming JV for modules & packs

FREYR and 24M sign licensing and services agreement for mass production of Li-ion battery cells; Glencore for raw materials

Fortum boosts Li-ion battery recycling rate to more than 80%

Saft Li-ion battery system to power ExoMars Rover; >€1M contract

Canada Awards C$40M to 18 Clean Technology Projects, Including Li-ion Batteries and Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuels

ECS announces 2023-2024 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship recipients

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