Are Solid-State Batteries The Next Milestone In The EV Industry? Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as the world looks for more sustainable transportation options. The battery is a key component of any electric vehicle, and solid-state batteries (SSBs) are seen as a potential game-changer in the EV industry. Solid-state batteries have several advantages over lithium-ion batteries that are currently used in EVs. They are […] Read more
Graphene-Powered Lithium-Ion Battery Of Nanotech Energy Survives Bullet Shot Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Los Angeles based Nanotech Energy has held that the remarkable and unprecedented non-flammable qualities of its ‘graphene-powered batteries’ have been demonstrated in a new abuse test. Nanotech has been focused on making non-flammable batteries for the portable and mobile electronics use. As per Nanotech Energy, a Nanotech Graphene-Powered Lithium-Ion Battery 18650 cell was shot by […] Read more
EU, Kazakhstan Sign Agreement on Critical Raw Materials, Batteries & Renewable Hydrogen Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, have signed an MoU to develop renewable hydrogen and battery value chains. The objective is to boost the green and digital transformation of both sides’ economies. The agreement is also aimed at ensuring development […] Read more
Natrion Demonstrates Solid-State Feasibility with Lithium EV Battery Cells Updated On Fri, Oct 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy New York-based Natrion, which delves in solid-state electric vehicle battery technology, has revealed data on the performance of its patented compounds in lithium-metal anode pouch cells. Natrion said that the results showed a dramatic milestone in commercial solid-state Li-metal battery feasibility by demonstrating high C-rate capability and cycle life without the use of stack pressure. […] Read more
Minerals firm ICL To Invest $400 Million in Lithium Battery Materials Facility in US Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Global minerals conglomerate ICL has announced that it plans to build a $400 million lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material (CAM) manufacturing plant in St. Louis, USA. ICL held that this is expected to be the first large-scale LFP material manufacturing plant in the United States. ICL was awarded $197 million through the Bipartisan […] Read more
Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Seeking Use of Lead Acid Batteries in e-Rickshaws Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) which sought to allow the use of lead acid batteries in electric rickshaws. The bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramoniam Prasad refused to entertain the IPL filed by an e-rickshaw driver which challenged Delhi Transport Authority’s order that refuses the registration […] Read more
Canada’s Electrovaya to Build Lithium-Ion Gigafactory in New York State Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing firm Electrovaya has announced that its first US-based gigafactory will come up in New York State for the production of cells and batteries. Electrovaya said that it will set up operations at a 137,000 square foot plant on a 52-acre campus near Jamestown, New York. Electrovaya informed that the […] Read more
TES, Strides Mobility Sign Agreement on EV Batteries, Charging Infrastructure Updated On Tue, Sep 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy TES, a global leader in sustainable technology services, has signed an MoU with Singapore-based transportation company, Strides Mobility to collaborate on lithium-ion battery recycling and electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion in Singapore. Under the agreement, TES and Strides Mobility will work on EV battery recycling and charging as well as energy storage initiatives. The deal […] Read more
Deutsche Bahn, Kia Partner To Convert Used Batteries Into Storage Systems Updated On Fri, Sep 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Korean automaker Kia and Germany’s Deutsche Bahn (DB) have announced a partnership to increase the useable life of batteries used in electric mobility. Their solution is to re-use used lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles to create efficient and cost-effective energy storage systems for green electricity. The official statement says that the second-life battery energy […] Read more
