Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), a subsidiary of Alkemy Capital Investments, has received planning permission to build a lithium hydroxide refinery at the Wilton International Chemicals Park in Teesside, UK, following an environmental impact assessment and local consultation over an 18-month period. Construction on the $300-million facility, which will supply the EV battery industry, will begin in 2023, and… Read more »
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Ukraine signs COP27 pledge to electrify medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
It might seem that the government of Ukraine has more urgent matters to worry about at the moment than promoting EVs. However, the war has provided the most powerful reminder imaginable of the importance of phasing out fossil fuels. Furthermore, Ukraine is one of the largest markets for trucks in Europe. So in fact, it’s… Read more »
It’s about time: the 6 phases of thermal runaway propagation
Sponsored by Aspen AerogelsThermal runaway propagation is a complex challenge. No matter the cell chemistry or pack architecture, lithium-ion batteries are at risk of experiencing a thermal runaway event. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution, battery engineers do not need to reinvent the wheel when developing a solution to meet critical safety requirements. By understanding… Read more »
Swiss startup Morand launches fast charging energy storage system combining batteries and ultracapacitors
Swiss technology startup Morand has launched a hybrid energy storage system that combines the characteristics of an ultracapacitor with that of a chemical battery to create “a durable and ultra-fast energy pack that can be usefully recharged in seconds.” Morand says its eTechnology is designed for applications that require fast, frequent charges of around 5… Read more »
Solvay and Orbia to supply North American market with polyvinylidene fluoride Li-ion binder and separator coating
Solvay and Orbia have teamed up to produce suspension-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for the North American market. According to Orbia, demand is increasing for PVDF, a thermoplastic fluoropolymer used as a lithium-ion binder and separator coating in batteries. The Solvay-Orbia joint venture aims to fill a supply gap for this critical battery component. Solvay will… Read more »
Two thirds of Ford dealers opt to get certified to sell EVs, install public DC fast chargers
Auto dealers are widely considered to be a bottleneck for EV adoption, but it doesn’t have to be that way. EV-savvy automakers such as VW, GM, and Ford have no plans (that we know of) to abandon the dealership model, but they are taking steps to make sure their dealers have the assets they need… Read more »
Innovative approaches to electrified propulsion system development
Sponsored by AVL There are many ways to develop an e-drive system, or a vehicle with an e-drive system as the source of propulsion. Traditional development methods, while effective for some applications, also present some major challenges—especially when it comes to scalability. Technical and non-technical issues challenge developers and manufacturers in this propulsion system development… Read more »
Will bidirectional EV charging kill generators? Generac downgraded by stock analysts
In the wake of the recent hurricanes in Florida, we saw the usual flood of anti-EV articles claiming that it’s better to have a gas vehicle in a natural disaster. Your favorite correspondent also got an article out of the situation, and concluded that on balance, you’re better off in an EV (although a lifted… Read more »
Ampaire receives $9-million ARPA-E grant to develop hybrid-electric aircraft systems
Ampaire, a manufacturer of electrified aircraft, has received a $9-million grant from the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) SCALEUP program, which it will use for the development of FAA-certified hybrid subsystems. The company is currently using a converted hybrid Cessna 337 Skymaster aircraft—dubbed the ARPA-E Bird—as a test bed for the development of subsystems… Read more »
CorePower Magnetics receives $5-million ARPA-E grant to scale magnet production for EVs
CorePower Magnetics has received a $5-million grant from the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy Technologies (SCALEUP) program, which it will use for scaling its magnetic solutions for EVs and EV charging. The company is also planning to open a new manufacturing line in Pittsburgh. Commercialization partners Eaton and… Read more »
