Silicon Valley startup TeraWatt Technology has announced that its prototype 4.5 Ah solid-state battery design achieved a record-breaking energy density of 1,122 Wh/L (432 Wh/kg) in validation tests conducted by third parties, including the Japanese testing service TOYO System. TeraWatt says this 4.5 Ah design, which is branded as TERA3.0, will be available for select… Read more »
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Rusting sheet metal could generate electricity for EVs
All those rusty buoys, boats, and piers along the world’s coastlines could be doing something much more useful, say scientists at CalTech and Northwestern University. They could be generating electricity. In a paper released in the Proceedings of…
Possible cooperation between Audi and BYD
Audi and BYD are allegedly negotiating a battery cell supply contract for future electric models based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), which is being developed by Audi in cooperation with Porsche. In an article from Bloomberg, the private talks were revealed by insiders as already being at an advanced stage, although there is no […]
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EV battery suppliers face glut of lithium, tight supply of other materials
Lithium is a critical ingredient for today’s electric-vehicle batteries. Although a host of chemistries show promise—such as sodium-ion, fluoride-ion, or iron-ion—lithium-ion is proven, and the demand for it has been increasing rapidl…
SCHLENK’s new high-tensile battery foils boast enhanced mechanical strength
German metal foil specialist SCHLENK has developed a line of thin-rolled metal foils based on high-tensile alloys. Used as a current collector foil in batteries, these foils are designed to improve the stability of battery coatings. Companies have invested a lot of R&D effort in the field of high-power electrode coatings based on silicon or… Read more »
VW considers buying stakes in Chinese suppliers
The Volkswagen Group is exploring potential investment opportunities with Chinese automotive suppliers in a bid to secure access to the largest vehicle market on the planet. Whether they will invest in equity or attempt to set up a joint venture is still on the table. Purchasing stakes in the automotive supplier field may also serve […]
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Tesla Gigafactory 3 in China approved for production, robots moving in
Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai has received its first “comprehensive acceptance certificate,” a necessary permit from the government to begin operations, China’s Global Times reported. Both bureaucracy and construction are moving at record speed – the certificate was approved within 3 days, and a mere 7 months after construction began, Tesla is already installing production… Read more »
Nano One secures patent on high-energy NMC cathode powders
Nano One Materials has secured a US patent for its NMC cathode powders, which it says offer a proprietary means of making Li-ion batteries more durable, safer and cheaper. NMC cathodes are typically comprised of lithium, nickel, manganese and cobalt. Global battery makers are keen to limit the use of cobalt, which has a dodgy… Read more »
MAHLE’s new battery housing delivers same power from 40% smaller batteries
MAHLE has developed a new battery housing concept with integrated thermal management designed to increase rapid charging capability and vehicle range. MAHLE claims the new housing allows manufacturers to use batteries that are about 40% smaller, which not only reduces the CO2 footprint of the EV, but also lowers the demand for raw battery materials…. Read more »
Musashi invests in 3D-printed solid state battery startup KeraCel
Japanese auto and motorcycle parts maker Musashi Seimitsu has invested in KeraCel, a Silicon Valley-based company that is developing solid-state batteries using 3D printing technologies. KeraCel says its 3D printing can create safe, low-cost, compact and flexible solid-state batteries. The company plans to commercialize these technologies and products in the near future. This long-term partnership… Read more »
