Researchers from the University of Maryland and the DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a cathode material containing iron trifluoride (FeF3) that they say could triple the energy density of Li-ion batteries. Their research was published in Nature Communications. “Compared to the large capacity of the commercial graphite anodes used in lithium-ion batteries, the capacity of the cathodes is… Read more »
Tag: Batteries
Honda and GM partner to develop next-gen battery
GM and Honda have agreed to develop new battery chemistry components in order to hasten their plans for future all-electric vehicles. They seek to improve power density, packaging size, and charging capabilities for their up-and-coming EVs. Honda intends to source the new modules from GM in the future. This is not their first partnership; they… Read more »
BMW signs billion-dollar battery supply contract with China’s CATL
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) is on a serious roll – China’s biggest battery builder issued a successful IPO on the Shenzhen stock exchange earlier this month, and has been announcing new supply contracts left and right – Daimler, Honda, Nissan/Renault, SAAB successor NEVS and EV startup Byton are now customers, and there are rumors… Read more »
PG&E, Tesla team up to boost battery backups for power grid
Utilities are racing to expand battery storage on the electrical grid. The latest example is Pacific Gas and Electric Co., which submitted a request Friday to the California Public Utilities Commission to build and install four large banks of lithium-i…
BMW announces billion euro contract for CATL
Harald Krüger, head of the BMW board, announced the contract with the Chinese battery manufacturer for cells valued at over one billion euros. The announcement came in an interview, where it was also confirmed that CATL will be opening a factory near Erfurt, Germany. Krüger also used the interview to clarify a few initiatives hinted […]
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VW aims to produce solid-state batteries by 2025
The Volkswagen Group has invested approximately $100 million in California battery QuantumScape, following six years of collaboration with the firm. VW also announced that it aims to have a production facility for solid-state batteries by 2025. VW estimates that solid-state battery technology could more than double capacity compared with its current batteries, for example boosting… Read more »
Hyundai Has New Second-Life Use For Battery Packs
With battery recycling becoming a growing worry for environmentalists, some car companies are moving forward in bringing viable and cost-effective solutions to the market. Today, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) revealed that the company has selected Wärtsilä…
Volkswagen developing quantum computing for battery simulation at molecular level
Volkswagen has successfully simulated several molecules commonly found in batteries using quantum computing. The simulations currently include simple chemicals such as lithium-hydrogen and carbon chains, but will eventually include more complex compounds. The end goal is a simulation of an entire battery without the use of a physical model. Volkswagen will share its work at the upcoming… Read more »
Personal: More Nissan Battery Complaints
As a result of its recent stories outlining Nissan’s response to consumer complaints about Leaf battery degradation, Clean Fleet Report has received a variety of communications from Nissan Leaf owners.
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Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Panasonic partner to develop solid-state batteries
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has launched a public-private project to develop solid-state battery technology. Some 23 companies, including Panasonic, Toyota, Nissan and Honda, are involved. The group has set 2022 as the target date to develop core solid-state technologies, and ultimately aims to lower battery pack cost to $90 per… Read more »
