A comprehensive report has spotlighted an unintended consequence of the U.S.’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); China’s battery market is booming as a result of the new American law. The IRA, enacted in August 2022, aimed to incentivize green energy initiatives within the United States to mitigate reliance on fossil fuels and elevate competition with China.…
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In a world racing towards miniaturization and eco-consciousness, one technological marvel is sparking a quiet revolution. As gadgets shrink and demand surges for greener, mightier power sources, we stand on the brink of an electrifying leap forward. Prepare to enter the age of the solid-state battery – a leap into the sustainable future that could…
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Lithium batteries may be a modern necessity powering our gadgets, but their volatile nature poses a significant danger, particularly during air travel. While a lithium battery fire on the ground might be manageable, in the air, it becomes a dire emergency. The enclosed space of an aircraft, combined with limited firefighting resources and the proximity…
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Imagine a world where your electric vehicle is a veritable powerhouse on wheels – zipping past traditional fuel cars, traveling unfathomable distances, and refueling faster than you can fetch a cup of coffee. That future, no longer a fantasy, is being sculpted by Toyota’s latest breakthrough. In a revolutionary stride that has shaken the core…
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In a groundbreaking study by the Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, a groundbreaking research endeavor has led to the development of safer, more efficient solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) with fire-retardant electrolytes. The study’s findings, published in Energy Material Advances, show promise for the surpassing of current energy limitations. Lithium-ion batteries, while prolific,…
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Summary: Ascend Elements has garnered an additional $162 million investment to support the development of North America’s pioneering cathode precursor manufacturing facility. This massive financial boost accelerates the construction of the Apex 1 factory in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, which is set to produce environmentally responsible battery materials for electric vehicles (EVs). Ascend Elements, a promising player…
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In the heart of our electrified world pulses an innovation so profound that it touches the lives of billions – the lithium-ion battery. We live and breathe on the shoulders of giants, and if there’s one colossus among them, it’s John B. Goodenough. At the ripe golden age of innovation, when others settle into the…
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In an extraordinary leap towards electrification, Dongfeng, the Chinese automaker behemoth, has unleashed a new power player into the virulent sphere of electric vehicles: enter Nammi, an audacious brand ready to electrify the compact EV market. The name ‘Nammi’ emerges from the Mandarin “na mi” (纳米), translating to “nanometre,” hinting at the brand’s commitment to…
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Summary: Enovix Corporation, an innovator in silicon battery technology, has reported a substantial increase in revenues and shared updates on their global manufacturing expansions and product development in their 2023 annual financial results. With a record revenue in Q4 2023 and a scaling-up of manufacturing capabilities in Malaysia, the company also detailed its progress on…
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South Korea marks a notable advancement in the battery sector with the inception of its first electrode manufacturing facility, spearheaded by JR Energy Solution (JR ES). This cutting-edge plant, designed to craft electrodes integrating Enevate’s revolutionary fast-charging silicon battery technology, has officially commenced operations. These electrodes promise to charge up to an astonishing ten times…
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