For a decade I’ve been tracking the exponential expansion of wind, solar, and to a lesser extent hydro electricity generation in China, mostly against nuclear generation’s much flatter growth trajectory. In recent years I’ve been looking at other aspects of generation, in part because of the regular refrain of delayers … [continued]
In-road wireless EV charging systems are being pitched as a cost-reducing, efficiency-improving upgrade for electric fleet vehicles.
We’ve come to a moment in contemporary life in which electric vehicles (EVs), including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles, are becoming more desirable than their gasoline counterparts. That means that EV charging basics are imperative as a whole new audience for EVs emerges. How do you charge an EV? … [continued]
You’ve heard so much about new and used EVs (electric vehicles) from your neighbors, friends, and the media. New groups of drivers are excited to learn about EVs, with survey data indicating that 54% of participants are definitely adding EVs into their next vehicle purchase options. This increase in EV … [continued]
LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to ABS to Strengthen America’s Domestic Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Base and Supply Ecosystem The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment to American Battery Solutions (ABS) for a $165.9 million loan to help finance the expansion of an advanced battery pack assembly facility to … [continued]
The Library of Congress tells a heartwarming story of the rise of the gas-powered car with an internal combustion engine (ICE) — the collaboration of Benz, Daimler, and others makes it a reality. Next comes Henry Ford’s production line, followed by the conversion of automotive assembly lines to military applications … [continued]
Panasonic Energy and GM (together, the “Anchor Customers”) concurrently commit to multiyear offtake agreements for NMG’s active anode material, covering approximately 85% of NMG’s planned Phase-2 fully integrated production, from ore to battery materials. Offtake agreements are complemented by an aggregate US$50 million Tranche 1 Investment from Panasonic and GM to advance the development of NMG’s Phase-2 … [continued]
LG Energy Solution signs a second offtake agreement with WesCEF, expands its supply chain for competitive lithium procurement Lithium hydroxide and lithium concentrate from WesCEF’s Mt. Holland lithium project to be assembled into IRA-compliant batteries for the North American market The company to secure reliable and sustainable supply chain by … [continued]
For those who dream of driving their electric vehicle long distances to see the world’s largest ball of twine, Chelsea Chen is dedicated to making it possible. Chen, a polymer physicist at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is studying ion transport in solid electrolytes that could help … [continued]
Gotham City’s Dark Knight boasts an impressive collection of technological marvels, but the superhero scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have cutting-edge capabilities of their own. A recent battery manufacturing project—affectionately called BatMan—has developed a novel laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of … [continued]
