The federal and Ontario governments announced Tuesday that Canada’s first lithium ion separator plant will be built in Port Colborne, Ont. The facility is part of broader electric vehicle supply chain projects being built in the region. As first reported by iPolitics, Japanese company Asahi Kasei said on April 25 that it will build a … Read more
HYDERABAD: California-based Biliti Electric is investing Rs 400 crore in setting up the first phase of a manufacturing facility for electric three-wheelers (E3W) as well as well as Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery packs at Velimela on the outskirts of Hyderabad.The new facility, which is spread over nearly 13 acres, will have a phase-1 capacity to produce … Read more
The battery is a significant component of an EV, and its performance over time is essential for maintaining the vehicle’s efficiency. As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, ensuring the longevity of their batteries becomes a crucial aspect of ownership. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you maximize the lifespan of your electric vehicle … Read more
Lohum Cleantech, a sustainable energy transition materials producer, has reached an agreement with the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and BEEAH to set up UAE’s first-ever EV battery recycling plant. Aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and Circular Economy Policy, the 80,000 sq ft facility will recycle 3,000 tons of … Read more
The London Metal Exchange (LME) is exploring the possibility of introducing a nickel sulphate contract due to increasing demand for this material in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Ivy Qi, an official from LME’s product development department, mentioned the ongoing market analysis and research on nickel sulphate, seeking input from the industry. Nickel sulphate is a … Read more
Ford Motor announced on Tuesday that it would scale back investment, capacity, and job numbers for an electric-vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan. The decision comes amid criticism from U.S. lawmakers regarding the use of technology supplied by Chinese battery maker CATL.The automaker plans to resume construction of the Michigan factory, initially paused two months … Read more
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has announced a partnership with Changan Automobile to jointly develop battery-swapping electric vehicles. The collaboration will extend to building and sharing battery-swapping stations and standardizing batteries. Nio aims to enhance profitability by streamlining operations, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency amid intensifying competition in the EV market, sparked by Tesla’s … Read more
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer says provincial and federal support for electric vehicle battery manufacturing in Canada will cost $5.8 billion more than previously announced government projections. The report, released Friday, analyzes the costs to governments of recent deals struck with Northvolt, Volkswagen and Stellantis-LGES to locate EV battery manufacturing facilities in … Read more
In February, LG Energy Solution entered into a preliminary agreement with Ford and Turkey’s Koc Holding to collaborate on establishing a joint venture for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Baskent, near Ankara, the capital of Turkey. However, Koc Holdinglater decided to withdraw from the agreement, citing considerations regarding the adoption of EVs and the … Read more
Carmaker Stellantis aims to develop lighter electric vehicle batteries, cutting weights in half to improve sustainability, the group’s technology chief said on Friday. Ned Curic said current electric vehicle (EV) batteries were “just too heavy”, making vehicles “not compatible” with sustainability purposes. “So what I have in mind and a very hard goal for my … Read more