Panasonic Connect North America Launches Syncora Digital Manufacturing Platform to Spur Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Growth in the U.S.
Panasonic Connect North America today announced the launch of Syncora Digital Manufacturing Platform (SyncoraDMP), an end-to-end manufacturing execution system (MES) solution designed to accelerate digital transformation of EV battery manufacturing in the U.S. SyncoraDMP is modular, scalable, and adaptable to…
Northvolt to cut 20% of global staff, placing Europe’s EV battery-making ambitions at risk
Sweden’s Northvolt AB will shed 20 per cent of its global workforce and pause its expansion plans to slow cash outflows that have left the battery-making hopeful in a financial squeeze. The company, which has struggled in its mission to stand up…
Europe’s Newest EV Battery Recycling Facility Opens in Poland
A new lithium-ion battery recycling facility has opened in Zawiercie, Poland, marking a significant step forward in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain. The facility, operated by AE Elemental, a joint venture between US-based Ascend Elements and Poland-based Elemental…
Feds Announce $355M for 4 Electric Vehicle Battery Projects in Michigan
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Friday it’s granting $355 million in federal funding to a series of manufacturing projects in Michigan, all aimed at bolstering production for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and battery components.In a press release, the…
Battery Giant Northvolt to lay-off Staff to cut Costs as EV Market Stalls
Swedish battery company, Northvolt, has recently revealed that it would be cutting jobs, as well as closing down or selling some sites, while others would be consolidated, in a massive cost-cutting effort. The company has said that macroeconomic uncertainties, as…
Europe Invests Billions in Battery Recycling to Fuel EV Revolution
Automakers, big and small, are investing heavily in the development of a wide range of electric vehicle (EV) models, as consumer interest in cleaner cars increases. Europe is expected to lead the world in EV uptake, as several countries introduce…
US House Approves Legislation to Restrict Tax Credits for EVs Using Chinese Battery Technology
The US House of Representatives passed a Republican bill restricting electric vehicle tax credits on Thursday that could jeopardise licensing deals between American car makers and Chinese EV battery companies. The bill, which is opposed by the White House, was…
Samsung and GM Finalize Deal for EV Batteries Amid EV Manufacture Onshoring Effort
The latest in the field came from the South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI, which announced that it finalized an agreement with the US automaker General Motors (GM) on Wednesday August 28. Under the agreement, the companies are establishing an…
Jaguar Tells Owners of Older I-Pace Electric SUVs to Park them Outdoors Due to Battery Fire Risk
Jaguar is telling owners of about 3,000 electric SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures due to the risk of battery fires. The British automaker is recalling I-Pace SUVs from the 2019 model year, but has not yet…
Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans
There goes Texas, again. The iconic US oil- and gas-producing state has become host to a rising gusher of clean tech firms, all seeking to push oil and gas out of the picture. The latest one to cross the CleanTechnica…
