China’s Svolt says cobalt-free car batteries coming in 2021
Chinese auto battery company Svolt goes public with two cobalt-free batteries, to cut reliance on scarce resources while boosting cycle life, safety, and energy density.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
GM and LG Chem announce joint battery venture worth $US2.3 billion
General Motors and LG Chem announce $US2.3 billion investment to mass produce electric vehicle batteries at new factory in Ohio.
Tesla may source batteries for Shanghai Gigafactory from LG Chem
Tesla may be looking to battery maker LG Chem to supplement the inevitable increased demand for EV batteries once its Shanghai factory opens.
Lithium glut could see electric vehicle battery costs fall
BloombergNEF report suggests that rather than lithium being in short supply, there is a glut which will force prices down. But it may be short lived.
Volkswagen invests in electric car future in deal with battery maker Northvolt
Volkswagen leads deal with Northvolt to build electric car battery factory in bid to assure supply for electrification plans.
Renault plans 60MWh storage system made from old EV batteries
Renault proposes to use bank of used electric vehicle batteries to create a 60MWh energy storage system for use on the electricity grid.