Nissan LEAF FAQ (My Answers)
Originally published on CleanTechnica As I slow to a stop at an EV charger, someone walking by the LEAF takes a long look at the EV and what I am doing. I see the quizzical bubbles […]
Optodot & LG Chem Sign Patent License Agreement For Boehmite Lithium-Ion Battery Separators
Optodot Corporation and LG Chem have signed a new patent license agreement that will see the lithium-ion battery manufacturer granted the right to utilize the boehmite separators developed by Optodot, according to a new press release. […]
Japan Was Top Producer Of Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries In 2014 (By Capacity)
The top producer of automotive-industry-utilized lithium-ion battery cells in 2014 was Japan — with around 2 gigawatt-hours of batteries produced in the country during the year — according to a new infographic from the US Department […]
EV Battery Sales 2015 vs 2014
Electric vehicle battery sales figures for December 2015 were recently revealed by the EV Sales blog, thereby allowing us to take a look at year-end totals for 2015 for the first time. These totals largely show us […]
Another EV Expert Presenting At CLEANTECH REVOLUTION TOUR → BERLIN, Energy-Efficient Event Location, & Other Updates
Via CleanTechnica: We’ve got several notable updates regarding our first cleantech conference — CLEANTECH REVOLUTION TOUR → BERLIN — to share with you. First of all, we now have: → a Facebook event page (share with friends!) → an event […]
A123 Systems Opening Manufacturing Plant In Ostrava, Czech Republic
The noted lithium-ion battery manufacturer A123 Systems will be opening a new battery manufacturing plant in the city of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, as part of its plans to expand its operations in Europe, according […]
LG Chem Chosen As GM 2015 Supplier Of The Year
General Motors has selected the lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Chem as GM 2015 Supplier of the Year, according to recent reports. The award was given out at the company’s recent 24th annual Supplier of the Year […]
BYD Gets 1st Electric Bus Order In Canada
BYD continues its push towards dominance of the electrified vehicle market with its first electric bus contract in Canada. The municipality of St. Albert has locked in a contract for a fleet of new 35′ BYD K9 electric buses (concept pictured […]
Electric Vehicle Event In Berlin — EV Obsession A Partner!
As director of CleanTechnica, EV Obsession, and Solar Love, I’ve decided to take these sites into the next realm by organizing events in North America and Europe. As with our written work, the aim is to: […]
Daimler Putting €500 Million Into Second Lithium-Ion Battery Plant In Germany
The German company Daimler AG will be putting €500 million into the creation of a second lithium-ion battery production facility in Germany, according to recent news from the company. This new facility will produce lithium-ion batteries […]
Sumitomo Metal Mining Boosting NCA (Used In Lithium-Ion Cathodes) Production By 38%, In Anticipation Of Tesla Model 3 Launch
Sumitomo Metal Mining has revealed as part of its most recent 3-year business plan that it will be boosting production of NCA materials — lithium-nickel-cobalt-aluminum-oxide materials used in lithium-ion battery cathodes — in anticipation of supplying […]
LG Chem To Supply Lithium-Ion Battery Packs For Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Minivan
The lithium-ion battery packs that’ll be used in the upcoming Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan will be supplied by LG Chem, according to recent reports. The new contract will see the Korean company supply 16 kilowatt-hour […]
Panasonic Creating New Joint Venture To Build Lithium-Ion Batteries In China
A new joint venture between Panasonic Corporation and Dalian Levear Electric Company has been created with the intent to manufacture lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries in China, according to recent reports. The new joint venture will make […]
SK Innovation Chosen As Lithium-Ion EV Battery Supplier By Mercedes-Benz
Editor’s Note: Mercedes has previously gotten its EV battery cells through Samsung SDI & Panasonic (via Magna & Tesla). The Korean company SK Innovation has been chosen by Mercedes-Benz as its future supplier for electric vehicle […]
Pollen Grains As Carbon Architecture Basis For Lithium-Ion Anodes
The carbon architecture basis of lithium-ion battery anodes can be created from pollen grains, according to new research from Purdue University. The new work involved converting bee pollen and cattail pollen grains into carbon microstructures through […]