Latest CATL Electrolyte Innovation Improves EV Battery Efficiency in Cold Weather Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has revealed the development of materials for lithium-ion batteries which would augment the charging efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly in extremely cold conditions. During a forum in Shanghai, Wu Kai, the chi ef scientist at CATL, revealed that the firm has successfully created new electrolyte materials that can dramatically enhance […] Read more
POSCO Supercharges Green Innovation with Massive Hydrogen & Battery Production Investment Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy POSCO Holdings Inc. has announced its plan to invest 121 trillion won (US$92 billion) by 2030, claiming to strengthen its competitiveness in the steelmaking industry and foster new growth opportunities. POSCO’s investment strategy encompasses not only its core steelmaking business but also the development of rechargeable battery production and the “hydrogen business,” which will play […] Read more
Scientist Wins European Inventor Award 2023 for Safer Lithium-ion Battery Technology Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Patent Office (EPO) has revealed that Chinese scientist Kai Wu and his team are winners in the ‘Non-EPO countries’ category of the European Inventor Award 2023. Out of more than 600 candidates, Wu and his team were recognized for their development of a Lithium-ion battery technology with a special top cover that helps […] Read more
Battery Smart Raises $33 Million In Pre-Series B Funding Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy EV Battery swapping network builder Battery Smart has announced a $33 million fund raise in its Pre-Series B funding. The firm plans to use the funds to expand its geographic footprint and acquire more users. The latest funding round saw Battery Smart’s existing investors, Tiger Global and Blume Ventures, as well as new investors participate. […] Read more
Fluoride Electrolyte Innovation: Transforming Batteries for a Sustainable Future Updated On Wed, Jul 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a significant development for the field of battery technology, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery involving a fluoride electrolyte that could potentially protect next-generation batteries against performance decline. This innovation could have a transformative impact on the electric vehicle (EV) industry and other advanced battery […] Read more
RACEnergy Opens Battery Facility Capable of Producing 30,000 Swappable Batteries PA Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy RACEnergy, a deep-tech electric vehicle infrastructure company for battery swapping, has inaugurated its 10,000 sq. ft. battery production facility. Equipped with a 50 MWh battery production plant, it can manufacture 30,000 batteries per annum. As per the firm, the new facility will provide a collaborative environment for engineers and designers to push the boundaries of […] Read more
SOFAR Futuristically Designed Factory Visited by PVO International Updated On Thu, Jun 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy SOFAR, a global provider of PV and ESS solutions, was recently visited by PVO International Commercial Director Hans Ekelmans and Procurement Manager Erwin Damen at the firm’s brand-new manufacturing base in Huizhou. The first phase of SOFAR latest smart and digital factory covers an area of over 110 thousand square meters, with a total investment […] Read more
NREL Study Forecasts Significant Decline in BESS Costs by 2030 Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The long-term lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) costs could halve over this decade, as per the “Cost Projections for Utility-Scale Battery Storage: 2023 Update” report by US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The report forecasts the future capital expenditure (capex) costs of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from 2022 to 2050. It specifically focuses […] Read more
Ola Electric Sets the Ball Rolling for 100GWh Factory at Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Ola Electric has kickstarted the establishment of what is set to be India’s biggest Gigafactory. The gigafactory, which is to come up in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, will begin with an initial capacity of 5 GWh and later, expand to 100 GWh in a phase-wise manner. The firm has set sights on beginning operations by next […] Read more
