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EV Battery Recycling Players Secure Funding, Partnerships

EV Battery Recycling Players Secure Funding, Partnerships

The EV battery recycling market is on a roll with announcements, from funding rounds in the millions to corporate partnerships.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Safer, Faster Method Found for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

Safer, Faster Method Found for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

A research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has pioneered a safer and more efficient lithium recovery method…


Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Solar cells can be a useful power source for autonomous underwater vehicles combined with rechargeable batteries. However, limitations in…


Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

A new viscoelastic electrolyte material can pave the way toward recyclable solid-state batteries.


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Featuring an electric motor-driven waterjet propulsion system and an energy storage capacity of 40 megawatt-hours, the 426-foot-long Incat Hull 096…


News Sep 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

Researchers across the industry are exploring technologies to improve the performance of electric vehicles. In this article, we’ll look at a slew…


tech insights Sep 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
EV Batteries Need Road Data, Not Laboratory Data

EV Batteries Need Road Data, Not Laboratory Data

Electric vehicles depend on battery management systems that have been designed and tested under ideal laboratory conditions, and researchers are…


Lead-Acid Battery Basics

Lead-Acid Battery Basics

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.


Charge-Curve Prediction Using Machine Learning to Identify Battery Charge, Health

Charge-Curve Prediction Using Machine Learning to Identify Battery Charge, Health

Researchers have developed a machine learning model to predict battery charge and health with minimal charge-curve data.


Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Immersion Cooling Battery Technology Promises Improved EV Performance, Safety

Immersion Cooling Battery Technology Promises Improved EV Performance, Safety

XING Mobility has released its IMMERSIO Cell-to-Pack (CTP) EV battery pack solution with superior heat removal capabilities to improve EV…


new products Sep 09, 2023 by Mike Falter
Thermal Battery Technology Offers Low-cost Energy Storage for Industry

Thermal Battery Technology Offers Low-cost Energy Storage for Industry

Rondo Energy has announced $60 million in funding from a syndicate of leading cleantech investors to advance their innovative heat battery energy…


Electric Vehicle Market Surges in Wake of Federal Investments

Electric Vehicle Market Surges in Wake of Federal Investments

As a result of the Inflation Reduction Act, unprecedented investments and job growth are occurring in the electric vehicle market and experts…


ABB Northvolt Partnership Expands to Battery Recycling

ABB Northvolt Partnership Expands to Battery Recycling

Through an expanded partnership with Northvolt, ABB will be a leading supplier of power management and electrification solutions for Northvolt’s…


News Sep 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Battery Researchers Turn to Seawater to Unlock Iron Alkaline Batteries

Battery Researchers Turn to Seawater to Unlock Iron Alkaline Batteries

Researchers from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) aim to make iron alkaline batteries a reality. This article examines iron alkaline…


tech insights Sep 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
University of Michigan Research Changes Narrative on Battery Cracking

University of Michigan Research Changes Narrative on Battery Cracking

New research indicates that lithium-ion battery cracking could benefit battery performance.


tech insights Sep 02, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Non-Flammable Electrolyte Helps Prevent Thermal Runaway

Non-Flammable Electrolyte Helps Prevent Thermal Runaway

A research team has developed a new electrolyte to combat safety issues in lithium-ion batteries


tech insights Sep 01, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Xcel Energy, Ambri Team Up for World-First Grid Deployment of Liquid Metal Batteries

Xcel Energy, Ambri Team Up for World-First Grid Deployment of Liquid Metal Batteries

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the commercialization of liquid metal batteries.


tech insights Aug 30, 2023 by Jake Hertz
GM Invests in Start-Up Developing Low-Cost Cathode Materials for EV Batteries Using AI

GM Invests in Start-Up Developing Low-Cost Cathode Materials for EV Batteries Using AI

General Motors will lead the $60 million Series B investment in battery technology start-up Mitra Chem to accelerate development of the company’s…


News Aug 29, 2023 by Mike Falter
Open-Source Platform Simulates Energy Transition Strategies for Rail Infrastructure

Open-Source Platform Simulates Energy Transition Strategies for Rail Infrastructure

An open-source modeling tool, ALTRIOS, helps rail companies assess decarbonization options and optimize the rollout of energy-efficient…


News Aug 21, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell