It’s not decided yet, but Panasonic is considering production of 2170 lithium-ion cells for Tesla in Japan According to Reuters’ sources, Panasonic is considering an upgrade of its Japanese lithium-ion cell factories to better suit Tesla’s needs. “Panasonic Corp may upgrade one of its battery plants in Japan to produce advanced-format battery cells for Tesla… Continue reading Panasonic Could Supply Tesla With 2170 Cells From Japan
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CATL Partners With Huawei For Future Battery Expansion
1 H BY GASGOO CATL continues expansion. Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), Chinese leading power battery maker, signed a cooperation agreement with Huawei, a China-based global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, on April 17 in Shanghai. Focusing on R&D, production and marketing of new energy vehicle (NEV) power battery system and energy storage… Continue reading CATL Partners With Huawei For Future Battery Expansion
Nissan’s Supplier AESC To Build 20 GWh Battery Factory In China
2 H BY MARK KANE AESC to increase production capacity from 7.5 GWh to 27.5 GWh annually Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC), Nissan‘s subsidiary recently sold* to Envision Group, is going to more than triple its lithium-ion cell manufacturing capacity. * according to Bloomberg, Nissan still holds about 20% stake in AESC. Under the new… Continue reading Nissan’s Supplier AESC To Build 20 GWh Battery Factory In China
Fastned Opens Its First 350 kW Charging Station In The UK
Sunderland enriched by this new ultra-fast charging station Fastned just expanded to the United Kingdom, opening not only its first fast-charging station there, but also the first in the UK ready for 350 kW of charging power. It’s located on West Wear Street, which is one of Sunderland’s busiest central routes. Sunderland is also known for its… Continue reading Fastned Opens Its First 350 kW Charging Station In The UK
Battery Maker CATL Reports Massive Growth YoY
5 H BY GASGOO Big growth for China’s biggest battery maker. On April 8, Chinese power battery maker CATL released a review of its performance in the first quarter of 2019, with an expected net profit ranging from RMB992 million to RMB1.16 billion attributable to shareholders of the public company, surging 140% to 170% year… Continue reading Battery Maker CATL Reports Massive Growth YoY
Ford Invests In Solid Power For Future Solid-State Batteries
Is Ford moving forward on solid-state batteries? As most legacy automakers move forward with electric, autonomous, and shared vehicles, we will continue to see partnerships and new programs popping up. Take GM for example, as it bought out Cruise Automation, fired up Maven, and joined forces with Waymo. More Ford EV News: A recent press… Continue reading Ford Invests In Solid Power For Future Solid-State Batteries
Volkswagen Group Secures Lithium Battery Supplies In China
3 H BY MARK KANE Volkswagen has already decided where to buy the lightest metal Volkswagen Group announced a new memorandum of understanding for long-term lithium supplies for battery cells with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China). The agreement covers supply of lithium to VW and battery manufacturer selected by VW over the next… Continue reading Volkswagen Group Secures Lithium Battery Supplies In China
Ford Develops Smart Algorithm To Identify Most Beneficial Sites For Chargers
Charging point localization to be decided using big data? Preparing for electrification in Europe, Ford is developing a smart algorithm that would help to identify the most beneficial places to install charging stations. Ford is using driving data from more than 1 million kilometers in the UK. The company fitted 160 connected vans with devices to… Continue reading Ford Develops Smart Algorithm To Identify Most Beneficial Sites For Chargers
LG Chem Sets Up Battery Joint Venture In Vietnam With VinFast
57 M BY MARK KANE LG Chem to supply Vietnam’s wannabe EV makers with batteries Vietnam’s largest conglomerate Vingroup JSC is moving forward with its plans to become the country’s first domestic car manufacturer (and manufacturer of electric cars). Vingroup’s VinFast just set a joint venture with LG Chem in the northern port city of Hai… Continue reading LG Chem Sets Up Battery Joint Venture In Vietnam With VinFast
SK Innovation To Build New Battery Separator Plant In Poland
SK Innovation secures supplies of battery separators for lithium-ion batteries SK Innovation announced a new battery separator plant to be built in Poland, in the southern part of the country (Województwo Śląskie), as part of a plan to establish a global production base and become a leader in the separator market. The project will be… Continue reading SK Innovation To Build New Battery Separator Plant In Poland