Batteries
Battery developer Northvolt raises $US1.6 billion for two new gigafactories
Swedish battery maker Northvolt announces $US1.6 billion round of debt financing intended to support development of two li-ion battery gigafactories.
General Motors starts construction of Ultium battery factory
Steel construction begins on three million-square-foot factory in Lordstown, Ohio that will build GM’s Ultium battery cells and packs.
South Korea’s SK Innovation to develop solid state EV batteries with Goodenough
South Korean energy and fuel company SK Innovation to develop next-generation electric vehicle batteries with Nobel Prize winner Professor John Goodenough.
Tesla could reap benefits of “truly exciting” glassy metal battery research
“Rare” glassy lithium metal flagged by Maxwell Technologies research partner Shirley Meng as a “truly exciting” development for EV batteries.
Six-minute EV battery could be made at mooted $3 billion Australian gigafactory
An electric vehicle battery that recharges to 85% in just six minutes could be made at a Townsville factory being planned by Australian company Magnis Energy.
Soft but solid battery electrolyte research could boost electric car and air taxi range
New soft, yet solid, lithium battery electrolyte made from polymers and ceramics could help boost electric car battery capacity and lifespan.
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