July 2024 Newsletter
?? The BCI team is Hiring! Technical Projects Manager
Working closely with BCI Leadership, Members, Board Committees, government grantors, and grant partner organizations, the Technical Projects Manager will be responsible for managing and organizing project activities and deliverables for several shared grants as well as providing expertise and support for BCI’s sustainability projects, standards, and Technical Committee work.?
Learn more about the Technical Projects Manager position here and apply today!
?? The Electric Forklift Transition: Battery Power Eliminates Lift Truck Emissions
Battery power is eliminating lift truck emissions! Electric forklifts now dominate the market with a 67% share...Why?
Electric forklifts offer...?? Reduced maintenance ?? Smaller carbon footprint ?? Alignment with sustainability goals. Check out the video below for more on the #electric #forklift transition and read BCI's NEW brief here.
? Essential Energy Tour: EnerSys
Our next stop on the Essential #EnergyTour is BCI member EnerSys ! Thank you, EnerSys, for letting us get to know you better! Read the full Essential Energy Tour article here.
?? Community Connects Us: Stryten Energy
In this edition of BCI's Community Connects Us: After winning an annual charity cornhole match vs. Atlas Holdings LLC , Stryten Energy presented a check for $256,000 to Rivers of Recovery , a nonprofit that uses outdoor-based activities to effectively treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety in combat veterans and active-duty military. Read more here.
?? The Battery Impact
?? Nearly 48 million U.S. jobs are reliant on the battery industry. Read more in BCI’s brief “U.S. Battery Industry: A Catalyst for Exponential Economic Growth.”
?? BCI member companies have created a circular #economy model of #sustainability that is unrivaled by any other battery chemistry, and a model for emerging #battery technologies. Read more about BCI’s recycle history.
? BCI is a leader in the flow battery game! In 2023, BCI initiated the FIRST U.S. working group to develop and bolster the emerging flow battery technology industry.
?? BCI Battery Replacement Data Book
The 2024 BCI Battery Replacement Data Book is now available for purchase! The 2024 Data Book contains updated replacement battery application information for U.S. and imported passenger ??cars ??trucks ??buses, and other equipment.?
?? BCI 100-Year Anniversary Book
The BCI Anniversary Book is Now For Sale! Attendees of the 2024 BCI Annual Convention were greeted with a copy of BCI’s historical book recounting 100 Years of industry leadership. If you could not join us to celebrate our centennial anniversary in Florida, now's your chance to order your book online.?
The #BCI100 book recounts key events and milestones in the association’s history, and showcases the bright future ahead. Get your copy today!
?? Women In the Global Battery Industry News
Save the date for WGBI’s 3rd Annual Dinner!?
This year, Women in the Global Battery Industry 's annual dinner will be held on October 14th in Baltimore, MD, the first night of BCI’s Committee Week (October 14-16).
*NOTE: This event is for current WGBI members only. If your company is a current member of BCI, you can register here! If your company of affiliation is not a member of BCI, please reach out to Susan Bernard and she can help you get registered.
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?? What’s Next?
Save the Date! 2025 BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo
Save the date for the 2025 BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo on May 4 - May 7, 2025, in San Antonio! We’ll have more to share in the coming months, but in the meantime, visit batterycouncil.org/event to stay up-to-date on all upcoming BCI activities.
?? Stay Connected!
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