- Charging Ahead: How Sodium is Challenging Lithium for Battery Supremacy - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The global demand for batteries is expected to quadruple to 4,100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) by 2030. With the incredible potential of battery technologies driving great investment and research in space, there was bound to be some competition around identifying the ideal materials to fuel these batteries. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have enjoyed… more..
- Battery Materials, Recycled in a Flash - BATTERY POWER NEWS | A method for recycling battery materials was recently described that promises major savings in cost, greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, and time. The work is led by Professor James Tour of Rice University, and it is based on his development of the flash Joule heating (FJH) technique. more..
- OEMs Talk Solid-State, Novel Chemistries - BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The 2024 Solid-State Battery Summit, held earlier this month in Chicago, kicked off with a heavy-hitting lineup of EV manufacturers discussing the future of solid-state batteries as they relate to transportation. We heard from Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, and BMW about the challenges and promises offered by solid-state batteries. more..
- 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 vulnerable to fires. more..
- Stryten Energy, Dragonfly Energy Launch $30M Deal to Build Lithium Battery Supply Chain in US - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Stryten Energy and Dragonfly Energy announced a licensing agreement last week so that Stryten will license Dragonfly Energy’s Battle Born Batteries brand of lithium-ion batteries and the two will work together to create an end-of-life battery collection and recycling program for consumer lithium batteries in the retail aftermarket. The agreement is… more..
- Omics Enables Electrolyte Optimization for Aircraft Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | In the surprisingly near future, we may see greater adoption and standardization of not only battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) that traverse roads but also EVs that take to the air. more..
- Follow the Money: Battery Funding Rounds for Renewable Marketplace, Hydrogen, 3D Batteries - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Over the past 30 days, investments in the battery industry have rewarded various renewable energy startups, marketplaces to ease procurement, battery manufacturing solutions, and more. more..
- Peak Energy’s Vision for Scaling Sodium Ion Chemistry for Grid Storage - BATTERY POWER NEWS | Now is the time for sodium ion chemistry, says Landon Mossburg, CEO and cofounder of Peak Energy. Mossburg says sodium ion batteries are the fundamental building block for energy storage systems of the future. more..
A&K Robotics Forges Strategic Partnerships to Boost Innovation and Attract Investments in Canada
September 10, 2024
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Vancouver
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British Columbia
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Canada
A&K Robotics, the autonomous micro mobility company, today announced strategic partnerships to drive regional innovation, inclusion and attract significant investments to boost widespread adoption of robotics in Canada. Collaborating with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and accessibility organizations, A&K Robotics aims to create a strong ecosystem that will enhance lives and provide better mobility options for people, globally. "A&K Robotics is committed to fostering innovation, driving the future of robotics and boosting the Canadian economy, working closely with leaders in 5G, advanced EV charging and accessibility standards”, said Jessica Yip, co-founder, A&K Robotics. “Together we can revolutionize the robotics industry and …
Fluence Initiates U.S. Manufacturing of Battery Modules for Energy Storage Products
September 10, 2024
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Arlington
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VA
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United States
Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence”) (NASDAQ: FLNC), a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage, operational services, and asset optimization software, today announced the start of domestic production of its battery modules at a facility in Utah. These battery modules will incorporate battery cells manufactured in Tennessee. This marks a key step in Fluence’s strategy to scale module production with domestically sourced components to meet increasing domestic demand for utility-scale energy storage. Fluence’s domestically manufactured battery modules seamlessly integrate with Fluence’s battery management system to deliver industry-leading state of charge, balance, and system health. This integration is intended to help provide …
Zenith to Exhibit Advanced Pump Solutions at The Battery Show 2024
September 10, 2024
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Detroit
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MI
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United States
CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, is excited to announce Zenith’s participation in The Battery Show 2024, where it will be exhibiting its latest precision gear metering pump technologies and system capabilities at booth #526. This event, which brings together industry leaders for North America’s largest conference for battery manufacturing, provides a unique platform for CIRCOR to showcase its innovative solutions for lithium and lead battery manufacturing. At the show, CIRCOR will feature its Zenith PEP-II Series Precision Gear Pumps, which are ideal for separator film extrusion processes used in the production …
Adionics Unveils Disruptive Technology for Lithium Extraction in Battery Recycling.
September 10, 2024
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Paris
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France
Adionics, a pioneer in sustainable direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, today announced the company has successfully developed its DLE technology capable of extracting high-purity lithium from battery black mass without toxic waste or the need for overseas processing. (According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, black mass is the term to describe the filter cake-like material made up of the anode and cathode materials when lithium batters are shredded.) While existing hydrometallurgical processes have successfully recovered metals such as cobalt, manganese, and nickel from battery waste, the efficient recovery of lithium has remained a persistent challenge. Adionics' new Flionex®—liquid media …
Siemens joins Global Battery Alliance to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Battery Industry
August 27, 2024
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Plano
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TX
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United States
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today it has joined the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a collaboration platform that brings together leading international organizations, NGOs, industry actors, academics and multiple governments to align collectively in a pre-competitive approach, to drive systemic change along the entire battery manufacturing value chain. “Joining the Global Battery Alliance is a critical step that Siemens is taking to build our battery passport ecosystem which aims to go beyond regulatory compliance and empower stakeholders to capture, access and manage battery value chain data,” said Puneet Sinha, senior director, Battery Industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "Together with the …
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