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Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Receive Zero Emission Certification in California

published: 2023-05-04 9:30

After 30 years of developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, Toyota has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) certification in California for its heavy-duty powertrain system. This certification ensures the company’s eligibility to sell hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the state. ... more

Sepiolite: A Natural, Non-Toxic Clay Substance that Could Enable Large-scale Perovskite Solar Energy Development

published: 2023-05-04 9:30

Scientists have long sought to address the low stability of perovskite solar energy cells, enabling high-efficiency solar technology to move beyond the laboratory. Recently, Turkish scientists have found that a natural clay substance known as sepiolite could offer a solution to this problem. ... more

CALB Starts Mass Production of New Generation of LFP Batteries with Energy Density Reaching 153Wh/kg

published: 2023-05-03 9:30

On April 23, CALB formally commenced the mass production of the One-Stop (OS) LFP battery system at its manufacturing base in Jiangmen, China’s Guangdong Province. Shaped like a rectangular razor, the OS LFP battery system has an energy density reaching 153Wh/kg. ... more

Microwaves: A Potential Solution for Energy-Intensive Solar Panel Manufacturing and Recycling?

published: 2023-05-03 9:30

Solar panels play a crucial role in energy generation by converting sunlight into electricity without creating carbon dioxide. However, the high-temperature and high-pressure environment required to manufacture them can lead to increased costs, and recycling options are limited. Australian scientists have found a solution using microwaves that addresses both issues. ... more

Panasonic Plans to Build Its Third Gigafactory in US and May Place It in Oklahoma

published: 2023-05-03 9:30

Li-ion power batteries are obviously the most critical category of component for electric vehicles. As the market for electric vehicles continues to expand rapidly, the demand for Li-ion power batteries also surges. ... more

Congress Wrestles with White House; US House of Representatives Approved Termination on Solar Duty Exemption for Four Southeast Asian Countries

published: 2023-05-02 9:30

US President Joe Biden had once paused the imposition of solar duty for Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in 2022. The US House of Representatives had approved the termination on duty exemption for solar panels from the four Southeast Asian countries in a 221-202 vote, for which the White House has responded that the president will reject the resolution. ... more

CALB Initiates Manufacturing of Its LFP PACK System at Phase 2 of Its Wuhan Base

published: 2023-05-02 9:30

On the basis of its battery solutions for electrified passenger vehicles, CALB is developing battery solutions for electrified commercial vehicles and continues to enlarge the scale of its investments in this area. ... more

Mercedes-Benz EQG to Adopt Silicon Anode Battery in 2024, Recharge Range Increases 20%

published: 2023-05-01 9:30

Sila Nanotechnologies, a battery materials startup founded by former Tesla engineers, is set to commercially scale up its silicon anode batteries—an upgraded version of lithium-ion batteries with higher energy storage capacity. ... more

Chery Becomes First Vehicle Brand to Adopt CATL’s Na-Ion Battery

published: 2023-05-01 9:30

CATL announced on April 16 that Chinese vehicle brand Chery will be the first to adopt its Na-ion battery. Around the same time, Chery also announced that it will be collaborating with CATL to promote a branded Na-ion battery series known as ENER-Q. Additionally, both parties will jointly develop various types of batteries including Na-ion batteries, LFP batteries, and M3P batteries. Their solutions are expected to be incorporated into Chery’s mass-produced vehicle models such as the iCAR 03. ... more

Enpack Commences Construction on China’s First Plant for Manufacturing Composite Current Collectors

published: 2023-05-01 9:30

Enpack, a Chinese provider of metal packaging solutions, has commenced construction on a plant for manufacturing composite current collectors (composite foils) used in Li-ion NEV power batteries. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 16. The plant is located in Gaoyou, a county-level city in China’s Jiangsu Province. Furthermore, it is the first of its kind in the country. ... more