Sila Nanotechnologies is investigating replacing graphite electrodes in Li-ion batteries with silicon ones Daimler AG has acquired a minority equity stake in US battery material specialist Sila Nanotechnologies as part of its research and development activities. Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a leading developer of new battery materials, which …
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The excavator can charge in under three hours Cummins has featured an electric prototype mini excavator on its stand (A4-325) at the Bauma show (8-14 April). “At Cummins our strategy is to develop diversified, dependable power solutions. With a 100-year-long track record of powering our customers’ success, Cummins will demonstrate …
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Freudenberg has taken on additional shares in energy storage company XALT Energy The Freudenberg global technology group has further expanded its energy storage business. The Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Business Group has been the majority shareholder of XALT Energy since the start of 2019. The company develops and produces lithium-ion technologies …
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The batteries will be built in China to serve the Chinese market Energy giant Total’s subsidiary Saft announced on April 4 it has entered an agreement with Chinese battery manufacturer Tianneng Energy Technology (TET) to expand its e-mobility and energy storage business. With the joint venture, in which Saft will …
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The move will help Volkswagen secure supplies as lithium demand doubles in four years Volkswagen Group and Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng have signed a memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies. Group board member for procurement Dr. Stefan Sommer said this was of “crucial strategic significance for implementing Volkswagen’s electric offensive”. …
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Innolith battery uses a non-flammable inorganic electrolyte to make it safer Innolith, the world leader in rechargeable Inorganic Battery Technology, has announced that it is developing world’s first 1,000 Wh per kg rechargeable battery. Under development in the company’s German laboratory, the new Innolith Energy Battery would be capable of …
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Keppel and Envision will work together to develop smart electrified urban solutions Keppel Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary KepVenture, has entered into an agreement with Envision AESC to invest US$50 million for a minority stake in Envision AESC Group, a leading intelligent lithium-ion battery company. This co-investment with Envision …
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American Manganese will partner with a number of US universities and laboratories as part of the programme American Manganese Inc. (AMY) has announced that that the company will participate in a US Department of Energy (DOE) project to advance the economic recovery of lithium-ion battery materials from electric vehicles and …
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Ultramid will be used in the Mercedes GLC F-CELL In close cooperation with Joma-Polytec and Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, BASF has successfully used its engineering plastic Ultramid to manufacture a number of fuel cell system components. This innovative solution is being used as standard in the …
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Using Li-ion batteries in Audi’s factory vehicles can increase their performance Audi is testing factory vehicles powered by used lithium-ion batteries at its main plant in Ingolstadt. Like all automobile manufacturers, Audi is obliged by law to take back energy carriers after they have been used in cars. Because they …
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