French Renault co-developed life expectancy prediction method99% of the models, including the first generation, operate normally French Renault recently announced that more than 99% of all batteries installed in their ‘Zoe’ electric vehicle, which has been in the market since 2012, are operating normally, and all batteries, including early models, have maintained at least 70%… Continue reading ‘Zoe’ equipped with LG Ensol’s batteries still ‘lively’ even after 10 years
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Tesla Establishes ‘Battery Material’ Supply Network
The Big 3 Raw Materials of Lithium·Nickel·CobaltLong-term supply agreement signed and self-procurementEntire battery production cycle system securedAttention on first ‘material internalization’ Tesla is now the first finished vehicle company, that is able to solve the issue of raw materials for EV batteries in-house. It now possesses an in-house production system for core materials, in addition… Continue reading Tesla Establishes ‘Battery Material’ Supply Network
Hyundai Motor Company’s selection of US battery partner is imminent
Hyundai Motor Company’s selection of battery partner for electric cars in North America region is imminent.
SK on-Ford ordered battery equipment worth 8 trillion KRW
‘Blue Oval SK’, a joint venture between SK on and Ford of the US, will start selecting a process equipment company to build a mega scale battery plant starting from next month. The order amount is estimated to reach up to 8 trillion KRW with two factories with an annual production capacity of 43GWh each.… Continue reading SK on-Ford ordered battery equipment worth 8 trillion KRW
EcoPro and ISU Chemical collaborate to develop a sulfide-based solid-state batteries
MOU for development of core raw lithium sulfideHigher ion conductivity and safety compared to the previous materialsConstruction of pilot line and trial operation within the yearPlans for supplying EcoproBM and ISU Chemical decide to cooperate to develop and commercialize lithium sulfide (Li2S), which is a core raw material for sulfide-based solid electrolytes (solid-state). On the 27th,… Continue reading EcoPro and ISU Chemical collaborate to develop a sulfide-based solid-state batteries
‘How is Samsung SDI Racing Alone in Battery for Power Tools?’
Sold 1 billion units, 40% of the total marketMore than double the market share compared to Chinese TenpowerTook advantage of competitors while they focused on electric vehicle concentrationCooperat Samsung SDI is ‘racing alone’ in the power tool battery market. There is a significant gap with second place, almost doubling in market share. According to the “China… Continue reading ‘How is Samsung SDI Racing Alone in Battery for Power Tools?’
SungEel HiTech got on the first listing of battery recycling model… Market cap of KRW 600 billion
SungEel HiTech is the first domestic battery recycling company to be listed on the KOSDAQ market. It is expanding its domestic and overseas EV battery recycling plants using public offering. SungEel Hitech is going under reviews for an IPO. It will enter the KOSDAQ market in July if it follows the schedule. SungEel HiTech is a… Continue reading SungEel HiTech got on the first listing of battery recycling model… Market cap of KRW 600 billion
Hyundai Motor Company changes operators and manufacturers for EV charging station ‘E-pit’
KEVCS and SK Signet replace as Daeyoung Chaevi contract expiresInitiating the integration of advanced technologies, such as wireless charging, with Hi-charger The largest ultra-fast charging facility in South Korea as well as Hyundai Motor Group’s electric vehicle charging station brand, ‘E-pit’s’ service operator and charger supplier will change after three years. E-pit will not only… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company changes operators and manufacturers for EV charging station ‘E-pit’
SK On produces‘prismatic’ battery packs
Implementation of mass production after establishing a pilot production this yearHigh expectations for the combination of LFP and prismatic battery pack with energy density improvement SK On makes prismatic battery packs for electric vehicles. Unlike its competitors such as LG Energy Solution (cylindrical/pouch), Samsung SDI (cylindrical/prismatic), and Panasonic (cylindrical/prismatic), SK On only produced pouchbattery packs.… Continue reading SK On produces‘prismatic’ battery packs
LG·Samsung·SK, revealing future battery technology at ‘InterBattery 2022’
The only battery exhibition in Korea, ‘InterBattery 2022’, will open on the 17th. South Korean complete battery companies, such as LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SKon will introduce future battery technologies at once. ‘InterBattery 2022’ is hosted by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and organized by Korea Battery Industry Association, and COEX, and… Continue reading LG·Samsung·SK, revealing future battery technology at ‘InterBattery 2022’