LGES Exploding Li-Ion Cells Are Also Used in Home Batteries, You Might Be in Danger
24 May 2022, 11:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Batteries made by LG Energy Solution have been the cause of car fires, but it appears that the faulty batteries are also used in home energy storage systems
Tesla Reuses 92% of the Raw Materials in Their Batteries, Nothing Goes to Waste
9 May 2022, 13:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has shown in its 2021 Impact Report that it recycles all its end-of-life batteries and reuses 92% of the raw materials to build new batteries
CATL's Kirin Battery Will Enter Volume Production, Will Not Be Used by Tesla
6 May 2022, 13:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / CATL prepares to officially unveil the Kirin battery with improved energy density compared to a large cylindrical battery with the same chemistry
The Volumetric Energy Density of Li-Ion Batteries Took a Huge Leap
29 Apr 2022, 11:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Department of Energy revealed that the volumetric density of Li-Ion batteries increased by more than eight times between 2008 and 2020
The U.S. Can Win the Global Race for Raw Materials Needed in EVs, It Won't Be Pretty
22 Apr 2022, 17:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you think about it, the U.S. was the country that showed everyone how manufacturing should be done. Now it is time to shine once again – by going dirty
How Long Are EV Batteries Expected to Last?
29 Mar 2022, 14:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / According to Tesla co-founder and Redwood Materials’ CEO JB Straubel, Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles are expected to last around 15 years
LFP Batteries To Absolutely Dominate Global Li-Ion Market by 2030, It's Simple Economics
25 Mar 2022, 13:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / EV makers favor more energy-dense chemistries like NCA or NCM, but study finds the often overlooked LFP batteries will dominate the market by 2030
Ioniq Liquids Are the Secret Sauce of Solid-State Batteries, a Breakthrough Is in Sight
24 Mar 2022, 16:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ioniq liquids are believed to be the missing link that prevents solid-state batteries to become the energy storage device of the future
The Main Types of Li-Ion Batteries Explained and What Is the Best for Electric Vehicles
12 Feb 2022, 13:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / There are six main types of Li-Ion batteries in production today, each having its advantages and disadvantages. Here are the best suited for electric vehicles
Scientists Learned That Recycled Li-Ion Batteries Are Actually Better Than the New Ones
7 Feb 2022, 16:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The world is still trying to figure out what to do with the used Li-Ion batteries, but recent research shows recycled batteries are better than the new ones
Used Car Batteries Will Not Be a Problem, They're a Cash Cow Already
3 Feb 2022, 22:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many people question the sustainability of electric vehicles as their batteries will run out, but the truth is that battery recycling is already profitable