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Battery Tech Imec Doubles Its Solid-State Battery Energy Density

Imec Doubles Its Solid-State Battery Energy Density

They now reach 400 Wh/liter, enough for a 100 kWh EV battery pack.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 17, 2019
Industry VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs

VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs

At least to the scale the company wants to make them.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 09, 2019
Mercedes Scores Record Order For eCitaro: Some With Solid-State Batteries

Mercedes Scores Record Order For eCitaro: Some With Solid-State Batteries

Mercedes-Benz finally is ramping-up its electric bus business in Europe. The German manufacturer recently received a record order for 56 eCitaro buses.
By Mark Kane Apr 13, 2019
Battery Tech Ford Invests In Solid Power For Future Solid-State Batteries

Ford Invests In Solid Power For Future Solid-State Batteries

While we know full well that legacy OEMs aren't putting much weight on EVs, these plans for the future are still compelling. Ford is surely taking notice.
By Steven Loveday Apr 11, 2019
Battery Tech Spark Plug Manufacturer Develops Solid-State Batteries For Moon Mission

Spark Plug Manufacturer Develops Solid-State Batteries For Moon Mission

NGK SPARK PLUG's solid-state batteries, that can withstand extreme cold of -150 °C (approx. -240 °F) will be sent to the Moon in 2021.
By Mark Kane Apr 05, 2019
Video: Fisker Talks EMotion, Solid State Batteries, Electric SUV

Video: Fisker Talks EMotion, Solid State Batteries, Electric SUV

Will Fisker's second go-around be more successful than the first? Will he beat the rest of the industry to market with solid state batteries?
By Tom Moloughney Mar 26, 2019
Battery Tech 24M

24M's Dual Electrolyte System To Enable 350 Wh/kg Batteries

24M announced the upcoming presentation of a novel Dual Electrolyte System for higher energy batteries. A possible energy density of 350 Wh/kg was noted.
By Mark Kane Mar 21, 2019
Battery Tech Fisker Teases $40,000 Pure Electric Car

Fisker Teases $40,000 Pure Electric Car

Designer Henrik Fisker teases an upcoming teaser about a new battery-electric vehicle that will be priced "close" to $40,000. More details are coming next week.
By Steven Loveday Mar 12, 2019
Battery Tech 24M Delivers SemiSolid Cells With Energy Density Above 280 Wh/kg

24M Delivers SemiSolid Cells With Energy Density Above 280 Wh/kg

24M announced the first delivery of commercially viable, high energy density lithium-ion cells (> 280 Wh/kg) to an undisclosed industrial partner.
By Mark Kane Feb 27, 2019
Battery Tech Samsung SDI Reveals EV Battery Future, Plus Roadmap To Solid State

Samsung SDI Reveals EV Battery Future, Plus Roadmap To Solid State

Samsung SDI is present at the NAIAS in Detroit with its latest offer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and to unveil its business roadmap for solid-state batteries.
By Mark Kane Jan 14, 2019
Battery Tech 24M Raises Almost $22 Million For Semi Solid-State Battery Development

24M Raises Almost $22 Million For Semi Solid-State Battery Development

The 24M - co-founded in 2010 by Dr. Yet-Ming Chiang, who previously co-founded A123 Systems - has raised a lot of money from some big-name investors.
By Mark Kane Dec 18, 2018
Battery Tech China Kicks Off Production Of Solid-State Batteries

China Kicks Off Production Of Solid-State Batteries

Chinese start-up Qing Tao (Kunshan) Energy Development Co. Ltd launched its first production line for solid-state battery cells.
By Mark Kane Nov 21, 2018
Battery Tech Panasonic CEO Says Solid-State Batteries Aren

Panasonic CEO Says Solid-State Batteries Aren't Ready For Primetime

Panasonic anticipates that batteries will get incremental improvements instead of major transformative change.
By Mark Kane Nov 14, 2018
Caterpillar Invests In Fisker

Caterpillar Invests In Fisker's Solid-State Battery Tech

Fisker Inc. continues to tout its battery efforts and claims it will move to solid-state batteries ahead of rivals. Caterpillar jumps on board to reap the benefits.
By Steven Loveday Oct 22, 2018
Battery Tech Germany Launches Funded Institution For Solid-State Battery Development

Germany Launches Funded Institution For Solid-State Battery Development

According to the press release, solid-state batteries are seen as very promising, but still require a lot of research, development and funding.
By Mark Kane Oct 19, 2018
Battery Tech C4V Develops & Presents Working Solid-State Battery: Video

C4V Develops & Presents Working Solid-State Battery: Video

Charge CCCV (C4V) announced that has a working solid-state battery cell that is scheduled for production in the second quarter of 2019.
By Mark Kane Oct 04, 2018
Battery Tech Dyson Dumps Solid-State Battery Developer Sakti3

Dyson Dumps Solid-State Battery Developer Sakti3

According to the latest media reports, Dyson reviewed its investment in Sakti3 as of December 2017 and decided it's time to write Sakti3 off.
By Mark Kane Sep 27, 2018
Battery Tech VW Moves Forward With Solid-State Battery Partnership

VW Moves Forward With Solid-State Battery Partnership

The $100 million Volkswagen investment in QuantumScape, announced earlier this year, did not encounter difficulties and is now completed. Early-stage solid-state battery sample tested.
By Mark Kane Sep 20, 2018
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