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UC Irvine team creates long-lasting, cobalt-free, low-nickel lithium-ion batteries

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In a discovery that could reduce or even eliminate the use of cobalt—which is often mined using child labor—in the batteries that power electric cars and other products, scientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have developed a long-lasting alternative made with nickel.

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BMW Group creates closed recycling loop for high-voltage batteries in China

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The BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) has established a closed loop for reuse of the raw materials nickel, lithium and cobalt from high-voltage batteries that are no longer suitable for use in electric vehicles. The raw materials obtained in this way are then used in production of new battery cells for the BMW Group.

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Benchmark launches Li-ion Battery Raw Material Price Index

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The input prices are chosen based on the technical and geographical features of each battery chemistry (for instance LFP production is almost wholly concentrated in China). The index covers the following battery chemistries: NCM MID-NICKEL. Lithium hydroxide (CIF Asia). Nickel sulfate (CIF Asia). NCM HIGH-NICKEL.

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POSCO Chemical, GM in large-scale CAM supply agreement to support EV growth

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recently announced a binding agreement for a large-scale supply of Cathode Active Material (CAM) to help GM meet its fast-growing EV production needs. CAM is a key battery material consisting of components like processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.

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Groundbreaking for Mercedes-Benz battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany

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This investment strengthens the role of the Kuppenheim site within the global Mercedes-Benz production network and marks a decisive step for Mercedes-Benz’s sustainable business strategy as it moves towards going “Electric Only”. Based on the findings of the pilot factory, production volumes could be scaled up in the medium to long term.

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Ultium Cells and Li-Cycle collaborate to expand recycling in North America

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The new recycling process will allow Ultium Cells to recycle battery materials, including cobalt, nickel, lithium, graphite, copper, manganese and aluminum. Ninety-five percent of these materials can be used in the production of new batteries or for adjacent industries. Ultium cells in module.

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GM and POSCO Chemical to process cathode active material at new $400M joint venture plant in Québec

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—Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. The Québec site will process CAM, a key battery material consisting of components such as processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell.

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