Last Updated on: 22nd May 2025, 01:20 am China has a major role at each stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade of minerals. China imported almost 12 million short tons of raw and processed battery minerals, accounting for 44% of interregional trade, and exported almost
The United States House of Representatives passed President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” by a vote of 215 to 214 on Thursday, effectively bringing an end to many EV subsidy programs, like the $7,500 tax credit, by the end of this year. The bill will not only eliminate the $7,500 credit
Suzhou Harmontronics Automation Technology said on Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against CATL and its two subsidiaries over delayed payments totalling 60.9 million yuan ($8.48 million), according to a company filing.The Suzhou-based intelligent manufacturing solution provider said it has signed multiple contracts and orders
The US has taken a U-turn on zero emission mobility, but the rest of the world is moving on. A case in point is BMW Group, which is moving forward with plans to introduce 100% solid-state EV batteries to the auto-buying public. Progress has been slow, but a key test
By Kyle Proffitt April 11, 2025 | The 2025 International Battery Seminar and Exhibit included the third iteration of a Battery Venture, Innovation & Partnering event. The day-long event included senior-level investors, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and start-up leaders across the battery space and was marked by several intimate panel discussions
Known Elon Musk critic Mark Cuban is ready to sell his Tesla because of a simple feature that is one of the more polarizing amongst community members. Cuban and Musk have gone head-to-head in several back-and-forths on X, Musk’s social media platform, formerly Twitter. However, it is not the public
LION Smart has been commissioned to study the feasibility of a fast-charging battery system for electric trucks. The goal is to produce a battery system that can power a range of up to 450km within 15 minutes – with a charging capacity of up to 3 megawatts. The feasibility study
As a regular contributor here at CleanTechnica, I’m always on the lookout for the next big thing in sustainable living, electric vehicles, and innovative gear that helps us tread lighter on our planet. This summer, I’m taking that search to the open road in a big way — quite literally.
With active cell balancing, energy is evenly distributed among the cells rather than being converted into heat. It also allocates higher current levels as the energy is redistributed efficiently. This article will aim to present the benefits of active cell balancing and technical approaches that will help you introduce it
By Kyle Proffitt April 22, 2025 | Jeff Dahn, Professor at Dalhousie University, gave his annual plenary address at the International Battery Seminar last month. Dahn spoke about silicon-carbon composite anodes, comparing chemical and mechanical synthesis methods and praising carbon nanotubes for turning garbage to gold. “Silicon-carbon (Si-C) materials are becoming
Known Elon Musk critic Mark Cuban is ready to sell his Tesla because of a simple feature that is one of the more polarizing amongst community members. Cuban and Musk have gone head-to-head in several back-and-forths on X, Musk’s social media platform, formerly Twitter. However, it is not the public
Last Updated on: 26th May 2025, 07:30 pm As ports around the world push forward on their decarbonization journeys, the final and perhaps most challenging frontier is decarbonizing the vessels themselves—not only within the harbor but throughout their voyages. This fourth and culminating phase of port electrification and
Approval was announced in early April with official groundbreaking said then to to take place in the next few weeks, while commissioning is scheduled for 2028. It will be built at the ‘Star of Laufenburg’, a substation with 41 cross-border power lines connecting the grids of Switzerland, Germany and
By Kyle Proffitt April 25, 2025 | Troy Hayes, Director of Quality at Tesla, gave one of the plenary presentations at last month’s International Battery Seminar. Hayes talked passive propagation resistance in battery design—how to keep a single thermal runaway event from growing into a major fire. Freer discussed the
United Airlines debuted Starlink Wi-Fi on its first passenger flight to Detroit, marking a milestone in in-flight connectivity with SpaceX’s satellite internet. On Thursday, the morning flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport introduced high-speed, gate-to-gate Starlink internet for United Airlines passengers. The Starlink-equipped United Embraer E-175, tail number UA5717,
Serbian LFP battery manufacturer ElevenEs is launching an advanced LFP cell for use in electric cars. The prismatic cell is designed to enable fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in twelve minutes and is advertised as being particularly durable. ElevenEs announces the market debut of its Edge574
ZER01NE Fund III, valued at KRW 125 billion, aims to accelerate innovation in future technologies through early-stage startup investments The fund targets startups globally that align with strategic areas like AI, robotics, cybersecurity, hydrogen and energy technologies Building on the successes of previous funds, ZER01NE Fund III is
Opel has reintroduced the Frontera nameplate with the launch of its new SUV, marking a significant evolution from its predecessor, the off-road vehicle produced between 1991 and 2003. The 2024 Opel Frontera is a compact crossover SUV that combines rugged design elements with modern electrified technology, catering to a diverse
