No Graphite? No Problem, Silicon EV Batteries Really Are Coming
Silicon batteries and synthetic graphite are easing fears that new export restrictions will impact the global supply chain for EV batteries
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4-Minute Extreme Fast Charging To Chase The Electric Vehicle Blues Away
A new extreme fast charging electric vehicle battery from StoreDot aims at 100 miles in 4 minutes, towards an ultimate goal of 3 minutes.
Next-Generation EV Batteries Could Have Something In Common With The US Army: Silicon
The US Army has been dipping into silicon technology for wearable batteries and drones, which could smooth the way for EV batteries, too.
Panasonic To Produce Higher-Energy-Density Batteries In USA With Silicon From Nexeon
Before you ask, it’s not clear who Panasonic will be producing these batteries for. Rather, the focus is on Panasonic getting this special silicon anode material from the UK company Nexeon, and stated reason is “to boost the performance of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).” Panasonic already produces high-quality, … [continued]
Porsche Behind World’s Biggest Factory For Silicon Battery Materials
Silicon battery technology gets the seal of approval from Porsche, which has put up the big bucks to help Group14 build the world’s biggest silicon battery materials factory in Washington State.
The Next Big Silicon Battery Breakthrough Is So Mysterious
The silicon battery materials startup NEO Energy Materials is playing its next step close to the vest, but driving down the cost of electric vehicles is the plan.
US Army Searches For The Silicon Battery Of Its Dreams
Woke or not, the US Army has invested $10 million in new silicon battery technology.
GM Adds Buick To Electric Car Lineup In China
With the new Electra 5, GM banks on Buick brand to add high end SUV sizzle to its electric car sales in China.
Silicon Energy Storage Gets $10 Million Love Letter From US Military
The US Army is pursuing new silicon energy storage technology for light weight, long lasting portable batteries.
Porsche Invests $400 Million Into Group14 Technologies, Silicon Batteries
Group14 has secured a $400 million investment from Porsche that will help build a new factory for its silicon-anode batteries.
