Lear to supply technologies for GM’s Ultium battery platform
Lear Corporation has been selected by General Motors Co. to supply key electrification technologies for the automaker’s Ultium global electric vehicle platform. The technologies Lear will provide include: Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) – BDUs are the primary interface between the battery pack and the vehicle’s electrical system. Intercell Connect Boards (ICB)- ICBs are the electrical
Five technology trends that will define the future of EVs
IDTechEx reports five future technology trends that the group expects will be of high relevance in the EV market’s future. Advanced Li-ion battery cells & packs Advanced Li-ion refers to silicon and Li-metal anodes, solid-electrolytes, high-Ni cathodes and various cell design factors. Given the importance of the electric vehicle market, specifically battery electric cars, in
Snow Lake Lithium, LG Energy partner on N.A. lithium supply chain
Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (d.b.a. Snow Lake Lithium) has signed a non-binding MOU with LG Energy Solution to explore the opportunity to create one of Canada’s first lithium hydroxide processing plants in CentrePort, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Under the terms of the MOU, Snow Lake Lithium will supply LGES with lithium over a 10-year period once production
How recycling batteries can become more sustainable, profitable
The world is charging down the road toward electric vehicles. Some say EVs will represent two-thirds of global vehicle sales by 2040. However, recycling the lithium-ion batteries that power EVs continues to be a sustainability headache. While the recycling market is growing alongside the consumer demand for environmentally-friendly alternatives, no federal or state policy exists
Sensata launches new battery management system for electric buses, trucks
Sensata Technologies has debuted a new battery management system (BMS), the Lithium Balance n3-BMS, for high-voltage applications. The company says the Lithium Balance n3-BMS is ideal for applications with power up to 1000 volts/2000 amps, especially for battery makers and manufacturers of electric trucks, buses, and other heavy commercial vehicles. Sensata says the demand for
Snow Lake Lithium mine expected to power 5M EVs
Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (d/b/a Snow Lake Lithium Ltd.) says it expects to produce enough lithium from its new mine to power around 5 million electric vehicles over 10 years for the North American market. Based in Manitoba, Canada, Snow Lake Lithium is developing the world’s first all-electric lithium mine to enable domestic supply of
Are these battery breakthroughs real?
I look at EV battery so-called “breakthroughs” to tell you if they’re real, or so fake they make me want to keel.
StoreDot ships ‘100in5’ battery samples to EV makers
StoreDot has started shipping EV cell samples of its “100in5” battery technology to strategic electric vehicle OEM partners and potential customers. Following the completion of a Series D funding round, StoreDot has commenced shipping its production-ready battery cell samples to global electric vehicle OEMs. The company says this represents another significant step on StoreDot’s roadmap
New battery material gets better performance from charging
Over the last decade, advances in research and development have led to more efficient lithium-ion batteries. Yet, significant shortcomings remain. One challenge is the need for faster charging, which can help speed the adoption of electric vehicles. A research team led by Boise State University and the University of California San Diego has used resources
Why EVs need a 12V battery (Advance Auto Parts interview)
When people start talking about EVs, the big ol’ lithium-ion battery tends to get a lot of the limelight. But EVs have dozens of other components needed to make them operate as expected, including another, smaller battery. Just like a car with an internal combustion engine, most EVs require a 12V battery in addition to
How strained U.S. power grids can support EV growth
The world is hot. Devastating heat waves and drought conditions have created dangerous energy blackouts around the world, including here in the U.S., because electric grids cannot supply enough energy to power homes and businesses during the hottest parts of the day. The U.S. economy is over-heated, too, and inflation – partially caused by global
Why EVs need a 12V battery – with Advance Auto Parts
When people start talking about EVs, the big ol’ lithium-ion battery tends to get a lot of the limelight. But EVs have dozens of other components needed to make them operate as expected, including another, smaller battery. Just like a car with an internal combustion engine, most EVs require a 12V battery in addition to