Oman Investment Authority Invests in US Silicon Battery Technology Company
Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has joined a consortium of investors in a funding round for Group14 Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. The $214 million funding round brings Group14’s total funding to $614 million, and includes investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, and Molicel. Group14 […]
Albemarle is investing in a new R&D facility to help advance the state of EV battery technology
Albemarle, a leading lithium extraction company, is investing millions into a new lithium research facility to improve battery technology in EVs. Lithium is a critical element needed for every EV battery currently on the market, and while research is ongoing to find a better replacement, there are currently no viable solutions available on the market. […]
Nio produced 300,000 vehicles in December
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer NIO has produced its 300,000th vehicle at its Second Advanced Manufacturing Base, marking a new milestone for the company. NIO only began producing EVs in May 2018, yet it has already seen impressive growth in production speed and capacity. In addition to producing its second-generation product platform cars, such as […]
Global Li-ion Gigafactories dataset
Below we list Gigafactories worldwide including the involved parties, an indication of whether it is a joint venture, the status of the plant, and the region. Please note that the list of Battery Gigafactories is only a subset of a more extensive database with more Gigafactories, further information on capacity, and more. Please reach out […]
All BYD Production Locations (EV and Battery)
BYD is a Chinese multinational company that operates in a variety of industries, including electric vehicles, energy storage systems, solar panels, and more. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. BYD is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of electric vehicles and is known for producing a wide range of […]
Honeywell signs 19 GWh deal with startup FREYR Battery
Honeywell and FREYR Battery, a Norwegian manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, have reached a major supply agreement and exchange of ESS technologies and components. Honeywell, a US-based technology company, is involved in many industries. These include aerospace and performance materials for building and industrial controls systems. Honeywell is also a major player in the energy storage […]
Japanese researchers achieve high-energy density lithium-air battery
This week, the National Institute for Materials Science announced that its lithium-air batteries developed using “original materials” had an energy density of over 500 Wh/kg. This is the measure of how much energy a battery has in relation to its weight. Research groups around the world are focusing on the demand for more energy-efficient batteries […]
2022: AIWAYS U6 will go international
The shipment of Aiways U6 to Israel officially kicks off AIWAYS’ “going abroad” plan for 2022. According to several reports, AIWAYS has exported 1,676 new-energy vehicles in the last year (2021), an increase of 62.9% year-on-year. AIWAYS reported that the first batch of models was exported to France in May 2020. Since then, AIWAYS has […]
Dongfeng Motors delivers its first 50 solid-state-battery EVs
Dongfeng Motor, a Chinese automaker, announced today that the company has delivered 50 of its first electric vehicles (EVs), equipped with solid-state lithium batteries. These vehicles were jointly developed by Ganfeng Lithium in Xinyu, Jiangxi province. According to Dongfeng, these E70 vehicles will be used in demonstrations in Jiangxi’s cab market in Jiangzhou, Guangzhou, and […]
Groundbreaking ceremony for CATL’s 50 GWh battery production facility in Yichun, China
Battery titan CATL announced via its WeChat account that it broke ground on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility on Oct. 28. A total of 13.5 billion yuan ($2.112 billion) is being invested in the Yichun battery project, which is expected to produce 50GWh of new-type lithium-ion batteries annually. According to CATL, the new battery […]
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SK Innovation may develop LFP Batteries
After years of staying with NCM with a higher nickel and cobalt content in a never-ending battle for higher energy density, SK Innovation may soon create and add a lithium-ion LFP battery chemistry to its portfolio. Earlier this month, SK On’s CEO told Reuters that the business is “considering producing lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP).” […]
Audi Battery packs and cells
Volkswagen and respective Audi uses battery cells from multiple vendors. Since e-tron held its world premiere, vendors have also changed. Audi e-tron battery packs come in two sizes currently. It is expected that a larger pack will be added to the 2023 model. There is a total of 95kWh in the battery for the Audi e-tron 55/e-tron […]
Hurun’s ranking replaces BYD with NIO as the most valuable Chinese automaker
According to the Hurun Most Valuable China Brands 2021, NIO replaced BYD as the most valuable Chinese auto brand with a brand value of RMB 71 billion. Despite dropping to second place on the ranking, BYD’s brand value rose 114 percent to RMB 67.5 billion from last year. With a brand value of RMB 56 […]
Tesla has reportedly ordered enough batteries from CATL to produce nearly 800k vehicles
Chinese power cell giant CATL will supply Tesla with 45 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, 36kr reported. There are standard range versions of the Model 3 and Model Y with LFP batteries, with the former having a 55-kWh battery capacity and the latter having a […]
CATL’s cell-to-pack technology could be used in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EVs
Hyundai Mobis and China’s CATL announced on Wednesday a partnership and license agreement for CATL’s cell-to-pack system. An integrated cell-to-pack battery uses cells without the modules normally used in a battery pack design. In a joint press release, the two companies said that the technology will be integrated into electric cars and other products for […]
Battery Suppliers to BMW Group
The German automaker BMW headquartered in Munich is assembling batteries themselves while relying on suppliers for its battery cells. We keep an up-to-date profile for BMW on its electric vehicles, battery suppliers, and own battery production facilities. Overview of battery Suppliers BMW currently calls four battery cell companies their suppliers: Samsung SDI (BEV, PHEV) CATL […]
Daimler battery factories database
Daimler plans to operate nine battery pack assembly factories across Europe, North America and Asia in the future (updated number and classification in the database). Daimler invested in local battery pack assembly locations near its plants and continues to do so. We track all battery-related production sites of Daimler and compile an overview to reduce […]
Xpeng Motors ships G3 to Norway in February 2021
After shipping a first batch of their G3 model to Norway in December 2020, Xpeng announced on February 4th 2021 to send an additional fleet of 200 vehicles to Norway. While Xpeng finally homologated LFP-battery powered versions of their P7 and G3 in China, the European cars as of today still feature the 66 kWh […]
Installed battery capacity in China by vehicle and chemistry in 2019
In 2019 there has been an installed capacity of 62.2 GWh of batteries in China according to the data from the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance. CATL was and is still leading the market in China, and was followed by manufacturer BYD (both EVs and batteries), and Guoxuan High-Tech. Let us have a look at […]
Svolt introduces NMX cobalt-free batteries
The global battery manufacturer Svolt (SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) recently announced (SVOLT) that its new battery cells with cobalt-free cell chemistry are available for order at their “SVOLT Battery Day”. The Chinese-headquartered manufacturer first announced cobalt-free cells at the International Motor Show (IAA) in September 2019. Usually, most high nickel battery cells (NCM/NCA) Lithium-ion […]
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Li Auto ONE Battery Specifications and Suppliers
In this article we want you to learn more about the Li Auto One Battery. Li Auto (Nasdaq: LI) is a Chinese based electric vehicles start-up. The company was previously known as CHJ Automotive. Its first vehicle is the Li ONE extended-range electric SUV, available since November 2019 and produced at the company’s factory in […]
Macquarie downgrades BYD price target
While Citigroup raised the price target of Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD from 250 to 270 Hong Kong dollars a few days ago, there is now an opposite move from Macquarie.Analyst Allen Yuan believes the stock is fairly valued at 166.90 Hong Kong dollars. BYD is a pacesetter in electric mobility in China. Recently, it […]
Guoxuan’s breakthrough in cobalt-free LFP batteries
The Chinese third-largest battery producer by size, Guoxuan, unveiled a cobalt-free LFP battery with an energy density of 212 Wh/kg at their 10th National Science and Technology Conference in Hefei. Domestic and foreign representatives from research institutes, the automotive industry, and suppliers attended the event. The event started in 20211 and is the platform for […]
LG and Magna join forces to tackle electric powertrain market
The South Korean company LG Electronics and Canadian company Magna International announced a joint venture to supply electric motors, inverters, on-board chargers and e-drive systems in a growing market. The company is called “LG Magna e-Powertrain” and focuses on Magna’s strength in E-powertrain systems and automotive manufacturing, whereas LG brings in expertise in E-motors and […]
Morrow Batteries builds 32 GWh battery factory in Arendal, Norway
Morrow Batteries has signed a declaration of intent to build its Giga battery cell factory at Eyde Energipark in Arendal, a southern region in Norway. As is usual when searching for a site for a battery factory of this size, Morrow Batteries has completed an intensive search process beforehand. CEO of Morrow Batteries, Terje Andersen […]
LG Energy Solutions aims for economies of scale
LG Energy Solutions plans to generate economies of scale by aggressively expanding battery production bases in the United States, Europe, and China. By 2023, the company aims to boost annual production capacities for pouch-type and cylindrical electric vehicle batteries to 200 GWh and 60 GWh, respectively. The South Korean company is at the top of […]
Daimler to focus on electric motors and battery for its EVs
In an interview with a German automotive magazine, Daimler R&D Board Member Markus Schäfer talked about electromobility and key components for electric vehicles. He considers electric motors and battery performance in particular to be important, which is why Daimler is focusing on further improvements here. In the future, Daimler no longer wants to purchase electric […]
EV battery cell standards and dimensions
Cell case shapes and dimensions: Rectangular, cylindrical, and laminated types all have their advantages and disadvantages, and all shapes are currently in use. The VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie [German Association of the Automobile Industry]) has already drafted a standard for a rectangular cell case, and has begun to adopt it. The following table shows the […]
Specifications of the Samsung SDI 120 Ah battery cell for electric vehicles
The latest BMW i3 is powered by a battery pack with Samsung SDIs 120 Ah cells. Initially, Samsung offered 60 Ah battery cells, followed by 94 Ah until reaching 120 Ah in the 2019 model. The 120 Ah version can then be considered as the third generation of this battery cell, as the dimensions stayed […]
Profits of Samsung SDI rise to 61.6% YoY, and revenue 20.2% in Q3/2020
The South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI published its results for Q3 2020 on October 27, 2020. The following figures were published by Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. ADR in its 2020 Q3 earnings call. Revenue grew a solid 20.7% QoQ and 20.2% YoY The Li-ion battery business was the main growth driver Increase in sales […]