Sila Nanotechnologies is one of those battery firms that most people have never heard of, but it is collaborating with Mercedes and BMW on batteries that use silicon instead of graphite in the anode of a battery cell. As a result, batteries are both cheaper and more energy dense. TheContinue Reading
Electric Vehicles (EV) are the newest automotive trend, and developed and developing countries alike are transitioning away from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in favor of EVs. Electric vehicle technology is garnering global attention as a means of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and achieving the global goal ofContinue Reading
According to German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel, Tesla is in line to receive a €1.14 billion grant from the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWI) to help build a new battery factory adjacent to its new factory in Grünheide near Berlin. Tesla’s total investment in the Grünheide battery factoryContinue Reading
In 2019, LG Chem filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission against SK Innovation, claiming SKI stole trade secrets from it and used them to create a battery manufacturing business in the US. After 2+ years of legal wrangling, the ITC last week ruled in favor of LGContinue Reading
It’s always hard to tell if the legacy automaker like General Motors (GM), is really serious about transiting to electric car future or is it just a PR stunt. However, one can be sure if they are putting cash money into a big EV battery factory which is a goodContinue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is increasing its battery production in its factory in Kamenz, Germany, as it preps for the rollout of more fully electric vehicles. They are investing in 9 factories in 7 locations in Europe, Asia, and North America, largely through fully owned subsidiary Accumotive. The company is investing $1 billionContinue Reading
Even the most bullish of car companies had not anticipated such a phenomenal growth and acceptance of electric vehicle (EV) by the world as such car makers like GM, Renault, Hyundai, Daimler, BMW, and VW are experiencing battery shortages. As an example, in 2017, Hyundai encountered unanticipated demand for the IoniqContinue Reading
