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APRIL 7, 2025

Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics has introduced an all-in-one system for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products, including e-bikes. Renesass FGIC solution combines an analog battery front end and an ultra-low-power RL78 MCU into a single, small package. Source: Renesas Electronics

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Charged

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In case someone is looking for candidates for the Buzzword of the Year, “battery passport” might be a good choice. Traceability and tracking of battery materials is a hot topic, thanks to “Buy American” provisions of the IRA and BIL in the US, and similar regulations under development in the EU.

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MAY 16, 2022

Sustainability is the raison d’etre of EVs, so it’s obviously important to find a way to document the sustainable nature of the raw materials that go into EV batteries. million) in government funding to develop standards for gathering and disclosing data on batteries, which could soon become mandatory under European Union regulations.

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Solar Industry

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The company says these digital “agents” have access to all project-related documents, allowing them to answer pertinent questions. GWh agreement with Fluence Energy to utilize domestically manufactured battery cells in its U.S. In July, the firm announced a 2.2 energy storage projects.

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Charged

OCTOBER 14, 2021

SAE International has released SAE J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing, a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems. The document specifically applies to vehicles with RESS voltages above 60 volts. “As

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APRIL 24, 2023

But the rapidly growing EV market has brought with it complex supply chain challenges associated with transporting the large format lithium-ion batteries that power them. And these challenges only increase depending on the size and condition of the battery. Why is transporting EV batteries difficult?

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Charged

JUNE 29, 2023

The EU parliament has approved a new set of rules designed to make EV batteries more durable, more sustainable and better performing. The new regs, which will come into force once the European Council has formally endorsed the text, affect the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

The CP30 Action Plan sets ambitious targets: doubling onshore wind capacity, tripling offshore wind and solar capacity, increasing battery storage fivefold, and doubling long-duration electricity storage. By working together, we can overcome these challenges and deliver clean power for the UK.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Polestar and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On have signed an agreement for the supply of battery cell modules for the forthcoming Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT. The high-nickel battery cell modules comprise ultra-long 56 cm cells with high energy density.” Production of the Polestar 5 is planned to start in 2025.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Repurposing EV batteries for stationary energy storage applications seems like an ideal situation: keep batteries out of landfills and reduce reliance on recycling and new raw materials. Reserve your spotit’s free!

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Oil major Shell has signed a multi-year offtake deal with what would be Europe’s largest battery installation. Minety could be the first 100-megawatt battery project completed in Europe. The same documents also claimed that the offtaker would be signing a seven-year deal. The project is broken into two 50-megawatt systems.

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The Verge: Energy

JULY 9, 2024

A broken cellphone with a rechargeable battery lies in a collection container for hazardous materials at a waste sorting facility. More recently, a particular subclass of PFAS called bis-perfluoroalkyl sulfonimides (bis-FASIs) has been used as electrolytes and binders in lithium-ion batteries.

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Charged

APRIL 1, 2024

The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. In contrast, lead-acid batteries have a 99% recycling rate in the US. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.

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Charged

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In documents posted in the Federal Register, NHTSA said it had found no such incidents in the US since receiving the petition. The available data indicate that non-crash battery fires in Tesla vehicles are rare events,” the agency wrote. There are a couple of unrelated safety investigations working their way through the system.

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Energy Storage News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Acen Australia has submitted assessment documents for its 600MW Birriwa solar-plus-storage in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Traceability —the ability to document the sources of raw materials and components—is becoming a critical concern in the battery field as regulators incorporate country-of-origin requirements into new programs such as the EU Battery Regulation and the US Clean Vehicle Tax Credit.

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JUNE 9, 2024

Volvo Cars is launching what appears to be the world’s first EV battery passport for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to start production, the automaker told Reuters. Battery passports will be mandatory for EVs sold in the European Union starting in February 2027. The passport system will cost Volvo around $10 per car.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation and extend their reach into diverse industrial sectors, the demand for robust and reliable battery systems becomes ever more critical. These batteries must maintain optimal performance over extended periods, often in environments where conditions can be severe.

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Charged

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Tesla has quietly acquired Ontario-based Hibar Systems, which specializes in battery manufacturing. The California carmaker has made no official announcement, but Electric Autonomy Canada learned from federal lobby registration documents that Hibar became a subsidiary of Tesla sometime between July and October.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 15, 2023

An apocalyptic “meh” seemed to greet the government’s bumper package of energy- and climate-related policy announcements and documents released on 30 March, which appeared short on new ideas and sources of funding. A central plank was the policy paper “Powering Up Britain” , which presented plans for tackling energy security and net zero.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Lithium-ion batteries, a key enabler of today’s lightweight and handheld electronics as well as electric vehicles, have plunged in cost since their introduction three decades ago at a rate similar to drop-in solar panel prices, as documented by a study published last March.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As the energy transition and electrification of mobility drive the explosive demand for batteries, Christophe Mazeaud, director of Battery Industry Solution , Siemens Digital Industries Software, discusses the key role that a holistic quality program plays in scaling and stabilizing battery production.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

There are three main forms of graphite: spherical graphite is used in non-EV battery applications, whereas EV batteries use a blend of coated spherical graphite and synthetic graphite. The company manufactures 10,000 metric tonnes per year of purified spherical graphite for EV battery anodes. Graphite is a pure form of carbon.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 9, 2020

Writing and distributing an office recycling policy document is highly recommended. Different Uses of an Office Recycling Policy Document. You have the option to make it a general document or create multiple specialized versions that address each potential usage category. The primary categories of usage are as follows: 1.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 13, 2020

Businesses can also use solar-powered generators for battery backup on their computer servers. First, take out any batteries or other potentially hazardous parts. Replace the battery. Often many people replace their phone because the battery life becomes shorter. How to recycle equipment and electronics.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 11, 2022

Battery storage is having its moment in the sun. Energy Information Administration said that when it totals up the numbers for 2021, it expects they will show that battery storage capacity grew by 4.5 Vistra says the facility, which uses technology from LG Energy Solution, is the largest lithium-ion battery storage system in the world.

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Charged

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The project team recorded the historic feat in a three-part video series, which “documents the journey and implementation of the world record attempt with a dose of humor.”. DPD’s Futuricum 19-ton e-truck generates 680 PS (670 hp), and has a 680 kWh battery pack, which the company calls “the largest truck battery in Europe.”

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2022

National Battery Day – February 18th. We probably don’t realize how much we rely on batteries in our everyday lives. Batteries power our phones and appliances and drive our electric vehicles. National Battery Day celebrates these fuel cells and the value and convenience they give to society.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It's been nearly six months since an explosion ripped through a grid battery near Phoenix and upended the industry's understanding of the technology's safety. Utility Arizona Public Service has invested heavily in understanding and operating batteries, well ahead of most of its peers. energy storage industry.

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 5, 2020

Eos Energy Storage spent 12 years building up a technology it says can rival the dominant lithium-ion batteries for storing grid power. Energy storage is a rapidly growing market, and energy companies are plowing unprecedented sums into battery projects. Exotic battery tech, exotic claims.

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Charged

APRIL 3, 2025

Key features include an onboard charger up to 44 kW for high-voltage battery-electric vehicles and off-highway machinery, AC ePTO for inductive single- and three-phase auxiliary loads during vehicle operation, and DC ePTO for HVAC or heaters during vehicle operation. The device is also capable of converting power and can deliver 43.6

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

” In practice, a VPP can be made up of multiple units of a single type of asset, such as a battery or a device in a demand response program, or a heterogeneous mix of assets. According to a document cited by the Institute of Energy Economics in Japan, demand response is a demand-side initiative while a VPP is a supply-side initiative.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While the final shape of the proposals to be agreed by member states remains to be seen, Abbasov and ICS agreed that it was likely to not stray far from scenarios contained in the draft document. Power has really moved to Panama… The U.K. is no match to those countries. Even Malta and Greece are more powerful than the U.K.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The new A-Series low-profile SMT antennas meet AEC-Q200 standards, and are designed for automotive applications, including wireless battery management systems, telematics control units and vehicle access key fobs. Electronics giant Kyocera AVX has released a new line of surface-mount automotive antennas. Source: Kyocera AVX

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 26, 2022

India’s national policy thinktank NITI Aayog has proposed a battery swapping policy to drive large scale electric vehicle (EV) adoption. At the fleet transport level both types are already cost competitive with their traditional engine equivalents and thus offer maximum potential for EV penetration, according to the policy document.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Reuters reports that Tesla recently filed documents with the local city government to allow an expansion of its parts production in order to meet growing demand for exports. Tesla has announced a new round of investment aimed at expanding production at Gigafactory Shanghai.

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APRIL 12, 2024

The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK, a research institute in Berlin, is participating with the Battery Pass Consortium to design and implement the technical standards of the EU’s digital battery passport. Source: Fraunhofer

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