Will India’s Lithium Battery Makers Be Next In Line For Protection From China? Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following the extended trend of protective measures for solar PV manufacturing, and more recently, solar glass, Li-Ion (or LFP ) battery manufacturing could emerge as the next sector to receive similar support from the Indian government. State policies are increasingly being used as a tool to shield domestic industries from the challenges posed by inexpensive […] Read more
Ampace Announces Launch of the JP30 Cylindrical Lithium Battery Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ampace has officially launched its latest innovation, the JP30 cylindrical lithium battery, themed “Working Non-stop, compact and more powerful.” This new addition to the JP series sets a new benchmark in high-power battery technology, delivering breakthrough performance in a compact form. Dr. Yuan Qingfeng, Ampace’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the company’s ongoing innovation in battery […] Read more
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017: BNEF Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that battery prices this year, in 2024 saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to the research. BNEF identified a decline in cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and […] Read more
Stellantis, Zeta Energy To Develop Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp have announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for electric vehicle applications. The partnership aims to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries with game-changing gravimetric energy density while achieving a volumetric energy density comparable to today’s lithium-ion technology. For customers, this means potentially a significantly lighter battery […] Read more
US Allocates $1.3 Bn To Boost Lithium-ion Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy To meet the growing domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the United States (US) government has allocated a loan to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, for manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The government recently allocated a $1.3 billion direct loan ($1.2 billion in principal and $139.3 million in capitalized interest) to ENTEK […] Read more
Recycling Can Cut Lithium, Nickel Demand By 25% Globally By 2050: IEA Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The recycling of battery metals is emerging as a significant commercial opportunity, with the production of recycled metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium witnessing rapid growth, albeit from a low base. According to the recent report by International Energy Agency (IEA) recovered metal volumes rates relative to the available feedstock for recycling surged to […] Read more
Global Push For Lithium Intensifies To Meet Surging EV Demand: IRENA Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Critical minerals, especially lithium, have become key components in meeting the growing demand for electric vehicles (EV). These elements are essential to support the booming electric vehicle industry. Apart from lithium, which has witnessed a surge in demand, there has also been increased demand for other critical minerals like cobalt, graphite, and nickel, according to […] Read more
Exide Industries Invests Rs.100 Cr For Bengaluru’s Lithium-ion Plant Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based battery manufacturing company Exide Industries Limited recently announced infusion of about ₹100 crores into its subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), to manufacture and sell lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs. The company has made a total investment of ₹2,852.24 crore. The equity investment in EESL, on a rights basis, aims to fund this […] Read more
Battery Recycling Can Slash Global Lithium Demand By 46%: RMI Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from global energy think tank–RMI said that mineral recycling can aid in slashing the global Lithium demand by around 46 percent. Battery demand is expected to surge in the coming years. To meet this demand, RMI said that rather than focusing solely on new extraction, countries can focus on battery recycling. Currently, energy […] Read more
