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GE to expand sodium-halide battery plant with $70M investment

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GE will invest an additional $70 million to expand its sodium-halide battery manufacturing plant in New York, which is part of the company’s new Energy Storage business. GE is also looking at using the batteries in heavy-duty hybrid applications such as in buses, locomotives and mining vehicles.

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INFICON introduces LT3000 PLUS electrolyte leak detector

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INFICON, a global manufacturer of leak testing devices and instruments, has introduced its new electrolyte leak detector, the ELT3000 PLUS. The new ELT3000 PLUS is specifically designed for leak testing ready-filled lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells by direct detection of electrolyte solvent leaking into a vacuum chamber.

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Tokuyama and Toyota start verification tests in Japan for stationary fuel cell generator that uses by-product hydrogen; Mirai FC system

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A feature of the new tests is the use of hydrogen generated as a by-product in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide by Tokuyama, using the chloralkali process as fuel for the FC generator. The rated output has been changed to 50 kW, and other enhancements have been made, such as adjusting the component layout to improve maintenance.

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Compass Minerals signs non-binding agreement to supply LG Energy Solution with battery-grade lithium product starting in 2025

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As outlined in the MOU, purchase pricing would be based on market price and sales volume thresholds would be dependent upon product qualifications. The battery manufacturer also signed a binding lithium hydroxide offtake agreement with Germany’s Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd.

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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The study contemplates expanding the existing facility and adapting it to be North America’s first producer of cobalt sulfate, an essential component in the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles. Several EV manufacturers have expressed an interest in purchasing a North American cobalt sulfate. Sodium Treatment.

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ARPA-E launches $45M funding for advanced batteries for electric vehicles; EVs4ALL

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This is particularly important for the two-thirds of Americans who prefer the more economical option of purchasing used vehicles rather than leasing or buying new cars. lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca)]. Anode materials based on alkali or alkaline earth metals [e.g., Oxide-based anodes.

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OM Group to Acquire Advanced Battery Manufacturer EaglePicher Technologies for $171.9M

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has signed a definitive agreement to purchase EaglePicher Technologies LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation, for $171.9 Based in Joplin, MO, EaglePicher is a designer and manufacturer of batteries, battery management systems and energetic devices for the defense, aerospace and medical industries. OM Group, Inc.,