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Ionic Mineral Technologies launches nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers

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Ionic Mineral Technologies, a developer of advanced silicon anode battery materials, launched its Generation 1 Ionisil nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers. Earlier post.) In addition, Ionisil will add zero cost per unit of capacity to existing batteries.

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Pyka awarded $7M California tax credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

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Pyka, a developer of autonomous electric aviation technology, was awarded a $7-million California Competes Tax Credit with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), approved last week by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee.

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

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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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Cabot to invest $200M over next 5 years in US conductive carbon additives capacity for Li-ion batteries

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As part of these efforts, federal and state governments have implemented a variety of programs in the form of grants, loans, and tax incentives. CCAs are an essential component of lithium-ion battery chemistry and are used to provide sufficient electrical conductivity to the active materials.

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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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More than two-thirds (68%) of lithium-ion battery production planned for Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according to new analysis by the European NGO Transport & Environment. Battery investment in the US and China continued to grow, and European companies have already signalled expansion in America.

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Porsche Offers Li-ion Starter Battery Option

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The new Li-ion starter battery. Porsche will offer a lithium-ion starter battery option—the first automaker to do so—as of January 2010 for the 911 GT3, 911 GT 3 RS, and Boxster Spyder. Menahem Anderman of Advanced Automotive Batteries calls the SLI business “ a long shot ” for advanced batteries such as Li-ion.)

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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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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. million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. million in New York Investment Tax Credits. Magnis Resources, Ltd.,

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