- Made In America: Scaling Domestic Battery Production for a Competitive and Sustainable Future - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | In today’s shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, the United States stands at a pivotal crossroads. The global push for a green economy and the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) have created an unprecedented demand for critical battery materials. Yet, as a nation, we remain heavily reliant on imported materials like… more..
- Understanding AI’s Role in the Future of Battery Design and Innovation - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | While demand for EVs, renewable energy, and portable electronics continues to surge, so too does the need for safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible battery development. Compounding this are the ever-increasing regulatory burdens and financial pressures to find reliable alternatives that are both technically and economically feasible. However, a new class… more..
- Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Coming to an Automotive Near You This Decade - BATTERY POWER NEWS | One topic of interest at the 2025 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, held December in Las Vegas, was the significant advances being made with lithium-sulfur batteries. Speakers from Lyten, Coherent, and Fraunhofer IWS discussed specific chemistries, architectures, challenges, and successes working with this chemistry, culminating in some predictions that we will see… more..
- Redwood’s Plan for Above-Ground Mines in America - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the 2024 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Redwood Materials shared perspectives on moving to local supply chains supported by recycled materials. more..
- Ford’s Vision for a Vehicle-to-Grid Future - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the 2024 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Ford executives outlined their vision for vehicle-to-grid charging and EV's "iPhone moment." more..
- General Motors on the Future of EV Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the 2024 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, GM executives shared perspectives on reducing EV costs, improving charging infrastructure, and developing local supply chains. more..
- ENEOS Materials, Keysight Take Inaugural Best of Show Awards at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Battery Power Online named its inaugural Best of Show Award at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference yesterday in Las Vegas. Of the nine finalists chosen from among the new products on display at the event, the attendee community—well more than 1,500—chose to honor ENEOS Materials Corporation and Keysight. more..
- Battery Power Online Announces Finalists in Inaugural Advanced Auto-Battery New Products Competition - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Battery Power Online is pleased to announce nine finalists in the inaugural Best of Show People’s Choice Awards new products competition at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference held December 9-12 in Las Vegas. Finalists come from BattGenie, Chroma Systems Solutions, Dragonfly Energy Corp, ENEOS Materials Corporation, Keysight, MTI Corporation, OnTo Technology,… more..
SMALL IN FORM, HIGH IN POWER: XNERGY DEVELOPS WIRELESS CHARGING FOR SMALLER APPLICATIONS
February 14, 2025
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Singapore
Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies (Xnergy), a leading provider of high-power wireless charging solutions for autonomous electrified mobility, has developed the Phoenix—a compact high-power contactless charger dedicated for smaller applications such as delivery and service robots, smaller AMRs, and AGVs. With its high-power density, Phoenix offers global mobile robot and mobility OEMs the benefits of wireless charging through smaller form factor and carbon footprint. Phoenix delivers 1,500 watts of power and accommodates wide tolerances of up to 5 cm of airgap, in a size slightly bigger than a mobile phone*. To achieve higher efficiency and reduce heat generation, Xnergy selected Infineon’s …
ACCURE's Predictive Analytics Platform to Increase Battery Safety and Performance at Four Texas Energy Storage Sites
February 12, 2025
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Houston
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TX
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United States
ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of battery safety and performance software for energy storage, is deploying its AI predictive analytics platform to optimize four Texas energy storage projects. Together, they have a capacity of 730 MW and are part of a battery energy storage-focused investment strategy at UBS Asset Management. In 2022, UBS Asset Management acquired four Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) energy storage projects. “Increasing the safety and performance of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is a priority for us. ACCURE’s predictive analytics platform not only streamlined our commissioning process but also improved safety and performance, ensuring …
Next-Generation Battery Innovator Nuvvon Opens U.S. Lab to Support Growth and Insource Cell Building
February 12, 2025
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Parsippany
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NJ
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United States
Nuvvon, an innovator in advanced solid-state battery technologies, has opened a new laboratory in Parsippany, NJ. This US facility significantly enhances the company’s capabilities to research, develop and build solid-state pouch cells, utilizing novel solid polymer electrolytes to create non-flammable, chemically inert, and safe lithium batteries. The new facility quadruples existing floorspace, consolidating research, manufacturing and testing activities into one location. This setup fosters improved communication and productivity, allowing the expanded team to work collaboratively under one roof. The increased space also facilitates team growth and enhances the throughput of new materials development, cell building and testing, ultimately reducing project …
Dürr, Cellforce, and LiCAP drive development of dry coating in electrode production
February 7, 2025
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Southfield
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MI
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United States
Dürr Systems AG and LiCAP Technologies Inc. are working together to revolutionize the production of battery cells, traditionally reliant on wet coating, with the sustainable Activated Dry Electrode® technology. The partnership now includes the Cellforce Group GmbH, marking the next step in the development of dry electrode coating. Dürr had announced its partnership with U.S. coating expert LiCAP Technologies last year, alongside the acquisition of the French mechanical engineering company Ingecal. This move highlighted Dürr’s goal to offer dry electrode coating solutions in addition to the established wet coating process. The expanded collaboration with Cellforce, a subsidiary of sports car …
Elevated Materials™ Launches to Revolutionize Battery Performance
February 7, 2025
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Santa Clara
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CA
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United States
Elevated Materials™, a newly formed independent company, launched today with investments from TPG’s Rise Climate fund and Applied Materials, Inc. Building on extensive technology development from Applied, Elevated Materials brings to market revolutionary ultra-thin, uniform lithium films designed to enable the next generation of batteries with enhanced energy density, cycle life, and charge rates. “Today’s battery market is under immense pressure to deliver improved battery performance and lower cost,” said Jim Cushing, CEO of Elevated Materials. “We are helping our customers solve these challenges with our differentiated roll-to-roll vapor deposition technology. Elevated Materials’ advanced lithium films maximize energy density and provide …
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- Best of Show Finalists Named for the 2024 International Battery Seminar BATTERY POWER NEWS | Dozens of companies are showcasing new products at next week’s International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, and 17 have been named finalists in the Best of Show People’s Choice Aw...
- The Cutting Edge in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrolyte Movement BATTERY POWER NEWS | The International Battery Seminar and Exhibit welcomed more than 2,100 participants to Orlando, Florida, this month. Professor Jeffrey Dahn, Dalhousie University, reported on elec...
- Solid-State Anode-Free Sodium-Ion Batteries Are Here BATTERY POWER NEWS | “Today will be the first time we release information about sodium all-solid-state batteries in anode-free setup,” Shirley Meng told the audience at last month’s International Batt...
- Best of Show Winners Named for the 2024 International Battery Seminar BATTERY POWER NEWS | At last week’s International Battery Seminar & Exhibit winners and honorable mention awardees of the Best of Show Awards included entries from Semplastics/X-BATT, Amprius Tech...
- New Materials Driving Innovation in Rechargeable Batteries BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the recent International Battery Seminar and Exhibition, several companies shared their efforts developing alternative electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, and curren...
- The Kinetic Advantages of Lithium-Indium Anodes BATTERY POWER NEWS | A group from Cornell has reported lithium ion coin cell batteries that charge in five minutes and can cycle at least 1,000 times while providing energy density on par with commerc...
- What Are the Biggest Misconceptions Around BESS Site Fires? BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Many of the well-known safety concerns—namely that all fires are caused by faulty Li-Ion batteries—are unfounded and distract from the real issues that leave BESS sites vulner...
- Tesla’s Tape Tests: Optimizing Small Things BATTERY POWER NEWS | Steve He from Tesla wanted to talk about adhesive tape. At the 2024 International Battery Seminar, He explored the “little things” that can impact battery life and efficiency and...
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