GM Rebranding EV Battery Technology
General Motors is remaining bullish on its electrification efforts despite weakening electric vehicle demand, but the automaker is rebranding its Ultium battery cell technology. Two GM-LG Energy Solution joint-venture plants manufacturing the lithium-ion battery packs that are assembled into fuel…
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…
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…
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…
ChargeGuru x Zeplug Partners with AMPECO
EV charging provider ChargeGuru x Zeplug has partnered with AMPECO to power its expanding network of electric vehicle EV charging stations across Europe. This collaboration with AMPECO will use its technology to bring next-generation charging solutions to both urban and…
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…
New Silicon EV Battery From CalTech Spinoff Is The Best Thing Ever
File this one under H for How Low Can An EV Battery Go? A spinoff from CalTech called Sienza Energy has come up with a new silicon EV battery that does away with cobalt, a baggage-laden mineral once thought essential…
