BatteryTech News & Updates – 2024 #32
Julian Renpenning
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Hello Battery-Tech Community and Electric Vehicle Professionals. Greetings and welcome to your weekly digest featuring noteworthy developments in battery science and the global EV industry. Enjoy the insights! - Julian
???Samsung Presents Solid-State Battery Technology Advancements at SNE Battery Day 2024
Samsung SDI has made significant progress in electric vehicle battery technology, unveiling its operational solid-state battery pilot production line at SNE Battery Day 2024 in Seoul. The company has already shipped sample cells to customers and received positive feedback. Samsung aims to begin mass production of these batteries by 2027, targeting an impressive energy density of 900 Wh/L – 40% higher than its current prismatic cells.
???Korean Battery Manufacturers Turn to Prismatic Technology Amid Safety Concerns
South Korea’s leading battery manufacturers – LG Energy Solution , Samsung SDI and SK On – are making significant strides in prismatic battery production, driven by increasing demand from global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers seeking enhanced safety features. This strategic shift comes in response to growing safety concerns around EV fires worldwide. Prismatic batteries, known for their superior safety profile compared to pouch-type alternatives, are rapidly gaining market share in the EV sector.
??Global Electric Vehicle Battery Application Reaches 165.3 GWh in First Half of 2024, Excluding China
According to a report by SNE Research , global electric vehicle battery usage, excluding the Chinese market, attained 165.3 GWh in the first half of 2024, representing a 13.1% year-over-year increase. This data encompasses batteries utilized in electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). South Korean battery manufacturers (LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI) collectively held a 46.8% market share, a decrease of 1.8 percentage points compared to the same period in the previous year.
??China EV battery installations in July: CATL Extends Lead as BYD Loses Ground
宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司 (CATL) has further solidified its position as the dominant player in China's electric vehicle (EV) battery market. According to data released by the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA), CATL's market share rose to 47.3% in July 2024, an increase of 2.24 percentage points from June. Meanwhile, BYD, CATL's closest competitor, saw its market share decline to 22.83%, a drop of 2.49 percentage points from the previous month. CALB maintained its third-place position with a 7.16% market share.
??Samsung SDI Maintains Investment Strategy Amid Industry Slowdown
Samsung SDI , a Korean battery manufacturer, is differentiating itself from competitors by maintaining its substantial investment plans despite a slowdown in global electric vehicle (EV) demand. This strategic decision contrasts with the approaches of rivals LG Energy Solution (LGES), SK On, and several Korean cathode material producers, who have chosen to reduce their investments. The Samsung Group subsidiary has revised its production timeline for its North American joint venture with Stellantis. Mass production, originally planned for the first quarter of 2025, is now expected to begin in 2024.
???BTR Inaugurates World’s Largest Anode Material Plant Outside China
BTR New Material Group has commenced operations at its new lithium-ion battery anode materials plant in Kendal, Indonesia. Inaugurated on August 7, 2024, this plant is now the largest anode production site outside of China. The project’s initial phase, representing a $478 million investment, has established an annual production capacity of 80,000 tons of anode materials. A second phase, planned for late 2024 with an additional $299 million investment, will increase the total capacity to 160,000 tons.
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??CATL Invests in Autoflight Targeting the eVTOL Sector
宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司 (CATL), the world's leading manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, has made a significant strategic investment in AutoFlight , a prominent Chinese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) startup. The investment, valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, was announced on August 3 and marks CATL's first venture into the rapidly developing eVTOL market. The partnership aims to leverage CATL’s expertise in battery technology to advance eVTOL capabilities.?
??Scientists From UChicago Have Developed Design Principles for Anodeless Sodium Solid-State Battery
Scientists at the University of Chicago and the University of California San Diego have achieved a major milestone in energy storage technology by developing the world's first anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This innovative development, led by Professor Y. Shirley Meng's Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion, promises to advance the production of low-cost, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage. The research team, including first author and UC San Diego graduate student Grayson Deysher, successfully combined three key concepts: sodium-based, solid-state, and anode-free battery design.
??Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Expansion in Europe According To Fraunhofer ISI
According to Fraunhofer ISI , the European lithium-ion battery recycling industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with total capacity expected to reach a staggering 330,000 tons per year by 2026. This expansion is being driven by a combination of factors, including stringent regulatory requirements, the burgeoning European battery industry, and an expected increase in end-of-life batteries. By the end of 2024, recycling capacity is expected to more than double from 2023 levels, reaching 300,000 tons per year.
??Hyundai Glovis Partners with Huayou Cobalt for EV Battery Recycling
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group , has partnered with Huayou Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. , a subsidiary of China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, to expand its electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling business. On August 1, 2024, the companies signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of end-of-life EV battery management systems, energy storage system (ESS) applications and raw material supply chain optimization. Huayou Recycling brings to the partnership its rapid battery capacity assessment technology and significant presence in the Chinese EV market.
??TWAICE Develops Simulation Model for Sodium-Ion Batteries
TWAICE , a provider of battery analysis software, has introduced an aging model for sodium-ion batteries. This development represents the first battery aging simulation model compatible with non-lithium batteries, providing battery operators with a tool to optimize the use of sodium-ion technology. The model extends TWAICE’s simulation software to include sodium-ion batteries, which are emerging as an alternative to lithium-ion technology in energy storage applications. Sodium-ion batteries function similarly to lithium-ion batteries, but use more readily available, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable materials.
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