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Leveraging Chromatography to Recover Rare Earth Metals

Leveraging Chromatography to Recover Rare Earth Metals

American Resources Corporation invests in a subsidiary that recycles rare earth metals from used lithium-ion batteries and magnets.


News Feb 28, 2023 by Mike Falter
Sweden Discovers Largest Rare Earth Element Deposit in Europe

Sweden Discovers Largest Rare Earth Element Deposit in Europe

​​​​​​​The recent discovery of Europe's largest deposit of rare earth elements could help move electrification forward. 


Stellantis Finally Joins the EV Ranks

Stellantis Finally Joins the EV Ranks

The giant automaker, home to brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot, finally moves ahead with its electrification plans. 


US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

The U.S. government makes strides with investments in domestic battery material processing and component production, clean energy technology…


News Feb 21, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Explore ‘SolarEV City’ Systems in Indonesia

Researchers Explore ‘SolarEV City’ Systems in Indonesia

A new techno-economic analysis from Japanese researchers backs the concept of pairing rooftop PV systems and EV batteries to meet electricity…


Self-taught Battery Inventor: Stanford Ovshinsky

Self-taught Battery Inventor: Stanford Ovshinsky

This amazing self-taught inventor was instrumental in developing batteries for hybrid and all-electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and…


2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

Solar and battery storage projects will add new utility-scale generating capacity to the power grid this year. It’s the amount that will astonish…


Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

A hybrid solar and storage facility in California recently reached 25 MWh of capacity from 1,300 reused electric vehicle battery packs. 


News Feb 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

This article introduces high-voltage battery disconnect switches, where transistors have replaced the old-fashioned relays.


DC-AC Power Electronics Converters for Battery Energy Storage

DC-AC Power Electronics Converters for Battery Energy Storage

Power electronics-based converters are used to connect battery energy storage systems to the AC distribution grid. Learn the different types of…


Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Researchers explore different material combinations for long-lasting, high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries.


An Introduction To Flow Batteries

An Introduction To Flow Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries get all the headlines, but flow batteries are a viable option, particularly for large-scale grid storage.


Evaluating Battery Charger Voltage Characteristics

Evaluating Battery Charger Voltage Characteristics

This article focuses on the voltage characteristics in battery chargers and their relation to battery charging and examines voltage charging methods.


EVs4ALL Receives $42M Boost From US DOE

EVs4ALL Receives $42M Boost From US DOE

This article explores some newly-funded projects under the Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living program.


News Jan 31, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
How BritishVolt’s Bankruptcy Will Hurt Europe’s Auto Industry

How BritishVolt’s Bankruptcy Will Hurt Europe’s Auto Industry

The failure of the EV battery startup will make it more difficult for U.K. automakers.


Could a New Lithium-sulfur Battery Change the Future of Electrification?

Could a New Lithium-sulfur Battery Change the Future of Electrification?

Investigators from the Argonne National Laboratory unveil their latest work on developing a redox-active interlayer-based lithium-sulfur battery.


General Motors 2023 Preview

General Motors 2023 Preview

Led by its Bolt EV and EUV models, General Motors recently announced its end-of-year sales milestones and offered a preview of its 2023 EV business…


Hanwha, LG Energy Solution Form Battery Production Alliance

Hanwha, LG Energy Solution Form Battery Production Alliance

LG Energy Solution and Hanwha Group join forces to enhance U.S. battery supply for energy storage systems and develop battery technologies for…


News Jan 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Vicinity, Enel X to Bring Battery Energy Storage to Retail Sector

Vicinity, Enel X to Bring Battery Energy Storage to Retail Sector

To integrate renewables and economize on energy consumption, Vicinity, and Enel X, are working together to pilot battery storage at two retail…


News Jan 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Battery Management System Improves Safety, Lowers Cost of Lithium-ion Batteries

Battery Management System Improves Safety, Lowers Cost of Lithium-ion Batteries

Element Energy has received $28 million to advance its new BMS solution for EVs and grid energy storage solutions.


News Jan 16, 2023 by Mike Falter