To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden. “We aim to lead the transition to a decarbonized transport system and have the long-term ambition to offer our customers solutions that are 100% fossil…
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Britishvolt has selected BTR as its key synthetic graphite and silicon oxide supplier, with processing powered on clean, renewable hydroelectricity The news follows on from securing a portion of its cobalt requirements from strategic partner Glencore and the recent announcement of a JV with Indonesia’s VKTR for nickel sulfate; all perfectly in tune with…
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InoBat to develop innovative prismatic battery cells in line with Impact’s sophisticated technical specifications and high cycle life requirements ➢ Battery system for use in an electric bus for a leading European manufacturer ➢ Testing to commence in 2023 with aim to commence production immediately Bratislava/Warsaw, 13 July 2022: InoBat Auto (“InoBat”), the European pioneer…
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On July 29, in Budapest, Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Hui Zhang, Vice President of NIO Europe Office, jointly announced that the NIO Power Europe Plant funded by NIO in Pest megye. The plant will commence operation in September. NIO Power Europe Plant is NIO’s first overseas plant. It…
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As we look ahead to a net zero carbon future, growing populations and increased pressure on transport networks will deliver new challenges for an industry in transition. All-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft are already playing a vital role in transforming the way we travel, as well as providing new opportunities for the thin haul cargo market…
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Umicore plans to construct a manufacturing facility for cathode active battery materials (CAM) and their precursor materials (pCAM) in Ontario, Canada. For Umicore this investment represents the final step in establishing a truly global production presence with battery material value chains that are regionally fully integrated to support its customers in their fast transformation towards…
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Stora Enso and Northvolt have entered into a Joint Development Agreement to create a sustainable battery featuring anode produced using lignin-based hard carbon produced from Nordic forest wood. Stora Enso and Northvolt are joining forces to create sustainable batteries using lignin-based hard carbon produced with renewable wood from Nordic forests. The aim is to develop…
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The first test method at UL Solutions to help screen electric vehicle battery enclosure material, the Battery Enclosure Thermal Runaway Evaluation empowers automotive manufacturers and their suppliers with the ability to safely compare the performance of various materials to enhance electric vehicle battery safety. UL Solutions, a world leader in applied safety science, today announced the…
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Ford has added battery chemistries and secured contracts delivering 60 gigawatt hours (GWh) of annual battery capacity to deliver global 600,000 EV run rate by late 2023 Lithium iron phosphate battery packs coming for Mustang Mach-Es sold in North America next year and F-150 Lightnings in early 2024, creating more capacity for high-demand products Ford…
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The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBC) has launched a brand-new graduate programme for those seeking entry to the fast-growing UK battery sector. UKBIC, the Coventry-based national battery manufacturing development facility, has opportunities in Commercial – Finance, Procurement, HR, Business Development, PR & Marketing Manufacturing Engineering / Operations Technology / Research and Development The programme will…
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