BatteryTech News & Updates – 2024 #12

Hello fellow battery technology enthusiasts and professionals. I hope you all had a great week. The following is a weekly update on the world's latest advances in battery technology and the EV industry.

?? ABF Partners With LEAD For Next Phase Of Arizona Gigafactory

American Battery Factory Inc. actory Inc. (ABF) partners with Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD) to secure custom automation equipment for its first gigafactory in Tucson, Arizona, marking a significant step towards enhancing the U.S.'s clean energy economy and domestic battery cell production capabilities. ABF is leading the development of the United States' first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories. The partnership with LEAD is for the provision of custom automation equipment and machinery for ABF's inaugural 20GWh gigafactory in Tucson, Arizona.

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?? SK On And Nissan In Talks To Supply Batteries To The US

SK On , a South Korean battery manufacturer, is in discussions with 日产 or Company to supply battery cells for Nissan's electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. This partnership could enable Nissan's EVs to qualify for subsidies under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, accelerating SK On's global expansion and improving profitability. The two companies are in the process of finalizing the details of the collaboration and are on track for completion of the discussions shortly. Nissan expects to begin supplying batteries between 2026 and 2027 and to integrate this partnership into its three-year business plan.

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?? Amprius SiMaxx 400 Wh/kg Cell Wins Award at 2024 International Battery Seminar

Amprius Technologies, Inc. , won the Best of Show New Product Award at the 2024 International Battery Seminar for its SiMaxx 400 Wh/kg cell, which can deliver a continuous discharge rate of 10C. This award marks Amprius' second consecutive win at the International Battery Seminar and underscores the industry's recognition of the company's innovative battery technologies. This achievement follows Amprius' previous win at the 2023 International Battery Seminar with its 450 Wh/kg, 1150 Wh/L lithium-ion cell, demonstrating continued industry recognition for innovative battery solutions.

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?? Morrow Batteries ASA announced IPCEI partnership and secured funding for next-generation battery technologies

Morrow Batteries ASA has secured a significant partnership with IPCEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) and received NOK 345 million from Innovation Norway to support its research and development of next-generation battery technology, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and cost effectiveness. The funding will support the development of new battery technology that uses less lithium and nickel and incorporates manganese oxide (LNMO) for a more sustainable approach. IPCEIs are large-scale transnational projects that bring together the public and private sectors to address research and development, industrial applications, and economic growth. IPCEIs are publicly funded and are a strategic tool for implementing the European Union's (EU) industrial strategy.

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?? RET and Tozero, two German battery recyclers, join forces

German companies Reckelberg Environmental Technologies GmbH (RET) and tozero have formed a partnership to improve battery recycling processes by combining their expertise in "black mass" production and processing. The collaboration is based on successful joint trials in which RET produced black mass in its pilot plants, which was then processed by Tozero using its hydrometallurgical process. The goal of the partnership is to synchronize and enhance each company's systems and processes to increase the efficiency and sustainability of battery recycling at every stage.

?? Graphite One Selects Ohio’s “Voltage Valley” for Graphite Anode Material Manufacturing Plant

Graphite One Inc. has strategically selected Ohio's "Voltage Valley" for its new graphite anode manufacturing facility, underscoring the importance of establishing a 100% U.S.-based supply chain for advanced graphite materials to support the burgeoning electric vehicle industry and the broader technology-driven economy. The initial phase of the plant is designed to produce 25,000 metric tons per year of battery grade anode material, with plans for future expansion to 100,000 metric tons per year, supported by ample local water supply and existing infrastructure.

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?? Bulgaria launches renewables-plus-storage tenders

The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has announced two new tenders with a total budget of BGN 535 million ($298 million) to support the country's renewable energy sector, focusing on solar and wind energy projects coupled with energy storage solutions. However, the financial support is only for the storage aspect. These tenders are part of Bulgaria's National Plan for Recovery and Sustainability, which aims to develop 1,425 MW of renewable energy generation (solar and wind) alongside 350 MW of energy storage projects.

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