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  • 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 electrolyte movement and his quest to extend the lifetime of batteries. more..
  • 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 Technologies, Enovix Corporation, EVE Energy Company, and Westwater Resources.  more..
  • Lithium Supply for the EV Transition - BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Lithium is but one piece in the complex and interwoven battery supply chain. As the US seeks to onshore manufacturing, the landscape for lithium and other battery components will continue to evolve. At the recent Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC), a host of speakers tackled the challenges in securing lithium for… more..
  • 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 Awards. The Florida Battery community is invited to identify exceptional innovation in technologies in the battery space, voting on the most impactful new… more..
  • 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 commercial products. Their work deals with optimizing the kinetics of lithium ion diffusion and reaction in the anode, and it led… more..
  • Plenary Highlights from AABC San Diego - BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the latest Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, parallel tracks spanned the battery and EV sectors from raw materials sourcing and the latest electrode chemistry developments to cell and pack engineering all the way up to gigafactory manufacturing and the automation thereof. Representation on the exhibition floor paralleled the technical sessions: startups… more..
  • LG Energy Solutions on Market Health, BEV Drivers, Favorite Chemistries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | In December, at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference, Robert Lee, President for North America and Chief Strategy Officer of LG Energy Solution, addressed the market shifts for electric vehicles in 2023 and the strategic choices LG Energy Solution has made for success. more..
  • Constriction at the Anode: Solid-State Battery Advance Using Composite Materials - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Harvard University researchers have created new solid-state batteries boasting 12-minute charge time and 80% capacity retention after 6,000+ charge-discharge cycles. The fundamental advance comes from understanding and controlling physical forces at the anode to enable improvements in density and performance. more..

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AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY PARTNERS WITH LEAD INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT FOR NEXT PHASE OF ARIZONA GIGAFACTORY

March 22, 2024

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American Fork, Utah, March 18, 2024 — American Battery Factory Inc. (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today announced its partnership with Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD) to secure custom automation equipment and machinery for use in its first gigafactory up to 20 GWh in Tucson, Arizona.    The partnership marks a critical stage of the engineering and production design phase for the gigafactory. ABF hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility in October 2023, initiating plans to produce battery cells for numerous

Eaton launches new modular data center solution to reduce time and cost of deploying critical infrastructure

March 22, 2024

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Raleigh

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Eaton SmartRack modular data centers help customers meet expanding computing requirements for AI, machine learning and edge computing Performance-optimized solutions can be sized, configured, commissioned and deployed rapidly to meet a diverse set of requirements RALEIGH, N.C. … Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the North American launch of an innovative new modular data center solution for organizations seeking to rapidly meet the growing requirements for edge computing, machine learning and AI. Eaton’s SmartRack® modular data centers can be deployed in a matter of days in facilities such as enterprise or colocation data centers, manufacturing facilities and warehouses. Eaton’s

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Scales Up Custom Electrolyte Production, Strengthens U.S. Supply Chain for Lithium-ion Batteries

March 22, 2024

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Boston

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BOSTON, March 20, 2024 – Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V.’s (BMV: ORBIA*) Fluor & Energy Materials business today announced it will scale up its custom electrolyte offering for critical non-EV applications following a highly successful beta launch in 2023. The high quality, domestically produced lithium-ion battery electrolytes are commercially available now and further the business’ commitment to enable the clean energy transition with locally produced battery materials. The lithium-ion battery chain is expected to grow by over 30 percent annually from 2022 to 2030, reaching a market value of over $400 billion1. The custom electrolyte offering plays a crucial

ZAPBATT Unleashes Toshiba’s Lithium Titanium Oxide (SCiB™) Technology with Revolutionary Battery Operating System—Now Available

March 19, 2024

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Carlsbad

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CA

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United States

In a strategic collaboration with Toshiba, ZAPBATT launches its revolutionary Battery Operating System (bOS), initially focusing on Toshiba’s Battery SCiB™ Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) chemistry for integration across a variety of applications. Designed for unparalleled flexibility, the bOS facilitates the integration of alternative battery chemistries into any market. This technology is now available using SCiB™ for implementation in a wide range of products—from cordless tools and appliances to e-bikes and industrial automation. With the global battery market expected to grow 30 percent annually, ZAPBATT is at the forefront of this surge with its pioneering bOS, a technology developed by ZAPBATT to serve as

Unico Introduces Powerful, Flexible and Cost-Effective Cell Formation and Test Channels for EV Testing

March 18, 2024

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Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unico, a leading provider of innovative EV test solutions, today introduced the BAT300 Series at the International Battery Seminar, setting a new standard in cell formation and testing. Designed for test applications that prioritize cost-effectiveness and flexibility over ultra-high precision, the BAT300 Series is based off the Unico IDAC power platform and offers exceptional performance, efficiency and versatility at a significantly reduced cost. Unico's latest offering is a compact, all-in-one solution (480VAC to DC) that minimizes energy consumption while maximizing testing efficiency. The technology is on display in Booth #109 at the International

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