Solid-state batteries are a hot topic in the EV world—they theoretically off higher energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, as well as an improved safety profile and other advantages. Many, many companies are working on SSBs, and automakers are testing them, but we haven’t yet seen large-scale deployment of all-solid-state cells in a production… Read more »
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EcoPro starts commercial battery cathode material production at Hungarian factory
South Korean battery materials manufacturer EcoPro has completed construction of its cathode material plant in Debrecen, Hungary, and is beginning commercial production. The site, spanning approximately 440,000 square meters, houses EcoPro BM, which produces cathode materials; EcoPro Innovation, which handles lithium processing and EcoPro AP, which produces industrial oxygen and nitrogen. The facility, which has… Read more »
Inside the EV battery recall process—the complexity of safety and logistics
As EV adoption accelerates, so does the frequency of battery recalls—and the operational expertise they require. In recent months, a string of recalls from major automakers has underscored the complexities of EV battery systems. Hyundai recently pulled back a limited number of 2025 IONIQ 5s in the US after identifying a short-circuit risk linked to… Read more »
Talga enters US battery anode market through partnership with United Catalyst
Battery materials and technology company Talga has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst, marking its entry into the US market and laying the groundwork for potentially building new battery graphite recycling and anode facilities. The three-year agreement combines UCC’s capabilities in automotive recycling with Talga’s expertise in battery graphite and anode materials. The… Read more »
John Deere’s electrification efforts trickle down to consumer lawnmowers
Charged tests the Z380R electric zero-turn mower. As regular Charged readers know, the makers of off-highway vehicles and equipment are steadily electrifying their products. John Deere is no exception. The company was started in 1837 when a blacksmith named (you guessed it) John Deere invented a new type of steel plow that made it easier… 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 »
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 »
New study finds EV app engagement reaches new highs
EV apps—love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re here to stay. A new study from auto market analyst J.D. Power indicates that an increasing number of EV drivers love ‘em—or at least, use ‘em regularly. (We’re talking about the apps provided by vehicle OEMs, not the far less popular apps required by public charge point operators.)… Read more »
Leap and ChargeScape envision a nationwide EV virtual power plant
Leap, a platform for building and scaling virtual power plants (VPPs), and ChargeScape, a joint venture of Ford, Honda, BMW and Nissan that provides managed charging to EV owners, have announced a new partnership to accelerate EV participation in grid services programs. Together, the companies aim to build “the nation’s largest EV virtual power plant.”… Read more »
Elevated Materials launches to supply lithium battery films
Elevated Materials is a newly formed independent company that aims to supply ultra-thin, uniform lithium films for batteries for EVs, eVTOLs and e-aircraft, energy storage systems and consumer electronics. The company’s technology can be applied across graphite, silicon and lithium metal anodes. The company has received investments from TPG’s Rise Climate fund and Applied Materials…. Read more »