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Examining the Impact of Falling EV Battery Prices

Examining the Impact of Falling EV Battery Prices

Electric vehicle battery prices are predicted to fall by 40 percent, but what does it mean for the industry?


News Nov 25, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Two separate studies of electrolyte materials have resulted in breakthroughs in the development of solid-state batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Recent research in battery technology and materials could lead to more efficient, longer-lasting electric vehicle and storage batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Solid-State Electrolytes Improve Li-Ion Battery Charging Speed and Safety?

Can Solid-State Electrolytes Improve Li-Ion Battery Charging Speed and Safety?

Conventional lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles rely on liquid electrolytes to transport lithium ions during charging and discharging.…


Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Researchers turn to methods used in the semiconductor industry to solve long-standing challenges facing solid-state electrolytes.


tech insights Nov 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

The new material from LG Chem delays thermal runaway by up to 20 minutes, even at 1,500°C. This article examines statistics quantifying the…


News Nov 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

From academia to industry, battery materials are seeing major developments across the board. This article discusses cathode research, the expansion…


News Nov 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Cycle tests yield a significant milestone for StoreDot’s extreme fast-charging electric vehicle battery cells.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

One challenge to making lithium-ion batteries safe, cost-effective, and high-performance is perfecting the components. A recent study found the…


Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to renewable energy.


Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Part 3 of this series explains the equivalent circuit approach to fuel gauging and how it enables computing the state of charge and state of health…


Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

LFP batteries will play a significant role in EVs and energy storage—if bottlenecks in phosphate refining can be solved.


Consortium Gets £2.7M To Develop Solid-State EV Batteries

Consortium Gets £2.7M To Develop Solid-State EV Batteries

Solid-state battery technology developer Ilika will lead an industry consortium funded with £2.7 million from the UK Automotive Transformation…


News Oct 24, 2023 by Mike Falter
Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Part 2 of this three-part series examines the alternative battery models to fuel gauging discussed in Part 1.


Studies Explore Mechanics, Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Studies Explore Mechanics, Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Two studies into solid-state batteries promise improvements in solid-state battery mechanics and eco-friendly materials, potentially making…


tech insights Oct 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How Is the Industry Grappling With EV Battery Waste?

How Is the Industry Grappling With EV Battery Waste?

As concerns over EV battery waste become more prominent, more and more organizations are exploring new approaches.


tech insights Oct 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Toyota is developing lithium-ion battery technology to electrify all its vehicles for faster charging and more miles. The first next-gen batteries…


How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

The first in a three-part series, this article explains how to build an electrical battery model using fuel gauging.


Rethinking EV Battery Materials

Rethinking EV Battery Materials

A Maryland startup is developing low-cost lithium-ion battery cathodes, anodes, and electrolyte technologies with competitive energy density and…


News Oct 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell