With the increasing use of digital technologies in manufacturing, it is becoming possible to monitor the health of welding processes more effectively. Digital sensors can track changes in tool performance by alerting operators of wear before it becomes a significant issue. This data can also be used for predictive maintenance schedules, allowing manufacturers to replace… Read more »
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CarbonScape pioneers a process to produce graphite locally from forestry byproducts
Cracking the carbon code Graphite, a crystalline form of carbon, is a critical ingredient in EV battery anodes, but it comes with some baggage. Most graphite is made from fossil fuels, and what’s worse, the vast majority of it comes from China, and establishing reliable sources of supply elsewhere is a long and complicated process…. Read more »
Korean researchers develop artificial polymer nanolayers to improve zinc battery stability
Researchers at Chungnam National University in South Korea have developed a new zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid (ZHP) layer that prevents dendrite growth and stabilizes the anode in zinc-ion batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are gaining attention as a safer and more affordable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, previous protective coatings developed to prevent side reactions and sharp… Read more »
Nevoya raises $9.3-million seed funding for electric trucking management system
Electric trucking carrier Nevoya has received $9.3 million in a seed financing round led by Lowercarbon Capital. Nevoya’s Transportation Management System is purpose-built for EV operations. The company will use the new financing for geographic expansion into new corridors and markets with proven customer demand; to enhance the predictive capabilities and customer integration features of… Read more »
Korean scientists find a way to control concentration gradients in high-nickel cathodes
Researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea have introduced a novel mathematical framework for lithium-ion batteries containing high-nickel cathodes that enables flexible full concentration gradient (FCG) or core-shell designs. In a new study, an international research team led by Associate Professor Hyun Deog Yoo from the Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Future… Read more »
Estes Energy raises $11 million in seed round for multi-chemistry battery platform
US-based materials and manufacturing firm Estes Energy has raised $11 million in seed capital to finalize development of its multi-chemistry battery pack platform and establish manufacturing operations in the US. The platform is capable of using either nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The round was co-led by BMW i Ventures… Read more »
Video interview: How Siemens Depot360 platform makes EV fleet charging simple
As commercial and municipal fleets look to transition to EVs, many operators face unfamiliar territory. From assessing charging infrastructure needs to coordinating across departments that have never had to collaborate before, the electrification journey can be daunting. Siemens aims to streamline this process with its Depot360 solution—a comprehensive, AI-enabled platform designed to make the switch… Read more »
AZL launches joint partner project on fire safety testing for EV battery casings
AZL Aachen is launching a new Joint Partner Project entitled “Thermal Runaway Testing for Battery Casings—Benchmarking Systems for High-Gradient Heating and Hot Particle Blasting,” focused on developing and implementing a realistic and reproducible fire testing environment for structural and functional materials used in EV battery housing systems. The project centers around the development and implementation… Read more »
Electrify your fleet with nothing down with Revolv’s fleet-as-a-service model
Revolv’s fleet-as-a-service model allows companies to pursue electrification without risking any capital. Fleet owners know they need to electrify, but the up-front costs—for vehicles, charging hardware and more—are daunting. And it’s not just a question of finding the capital—investing such large sums in a developing technology that’s outside of a company’s core competency carries substantial… Read more »
Lilac successfully operates lithium extraction demo plant in Argentina
US-based Lilac Solutions, which is developing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, has demonstrated operation of its lithium extraction demonstration plant in Jujuy, Argentina. The plant uses Lilac’s fourth-generation ion exchange (IX) technology, achieving 91% lithium recovery from salar brine with a lithium grade of 300 mg/L and a 99.4% overall rejection of impurities including sodium,… Read more »