Spatio-temporal isolator in lithium niobate on insulator
Integrated photonics is making strides towards hosting an increasing range of functionalities on a chip. Examples include information processing and computation as well as optical sensing and ranging applications. This has spurred advances in integra.....»»
Cheri Automobile wins investment from CATL due to respective EV-related motivations
While China-based automaker Cheri Automobile has won investment from Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the largest China-based lithium battery maker, for a 3.73% stake, Cheri's invitation of CATL as a new shareholder was driven by the desire to.....»»
Subsidy extension and falling lithium prices sustain China"s NEV boom
The Chinese government recently announced that it's extending the tax subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs). Coupled with the falling prices of lithium ores, the main raw material of batteries, the EV sector breathes a sigh of relief and is lookin.....»»
Disruption or hype: Are sodium-ion batteries catching up and replacing lithium-ion ones in EV?
In recent years, the popularity of sodium-ion batteries has suddenly risen. Chinese companies such as Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), Gotion Hi-Tech, EVE Energy and BYD are all engaging in researching sodium-ion batteries. CATL is even about.....»»
CATL begins serial production of battery cells in Germany
The world's largest battery maker is poised to gain more traction in Europe. CATL just announced that it had started serial production of lithium-ion battery cells this month in Thuringia, Germany. It aims to ramp up production to full capacity in 20.....»»
FSET begins operation of AFC energy storage system
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET), an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery maker belonging to the Formosa Plastics Group, has inaugurated an energy storage system with installation capacity of 5.0MW and total battery energy storage capacity of 5.3MWh.....»»
Canada mine to start lithium output in first half of 2023
A Quebec lithium mine poised to become the only Canadian site actively producing the key battery metal has received the final government permit required to start up operations, according to the developer......»»
Study reveals spatial and temporal evolution of precipitation in Indo-Pacific region over the last 40,000 years
The Indo-Pacific warm pool is the warmest ocean in the world and is known as "the global heat engine," which plays an important role in the climate system......»»
Tailift begins to ship Li-ion battery pack laser welding machine
Laser processing and logistics equipment maker Tailift has shipped the first lithium(Li)-ion battery pack laser welding machine and aims to produce 100 units in three years, according to company chairman Steve Lin......»»
BYD to produce overseas and sees lithium prices stabilize in 2023
Following multiple entries to overseas retail car market, China's largest EV maker BYD is considering building a battery plant in the US and EV production in Europe, while securing lithium supply from Chile, as indicated by recent media reports from.....»»
Huawei Device to cooperate with CATL in EV business
Huawei Device, Huawei Technologies' subsidiary focusing on smartphones, PCs, notebooks and tablets, has signed an MoU with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the largest China-based lithium battery maker, for cooperation in electric vehicle (EV).....»»
Developing a standoff coherent Raman spectrometer
A novel air-laser-based standoff Raman spectrometer with high temporal and frequency resolutions has been constructed by Yao Fu and colleagues. The device can remotely probe chemical species in real time with high temporal resolution while monitoring.....»»
New fluorescent sensor reveals a key protein involved in interactions between cells
Researchers led by Osaka University report the development of INCIDER, a fluorescent sensor system that enables high-contrast microscopic imaging of temporal changes in cellular interactions mediated by the N-cadherin molecule. This sensor system, wh.....»»
Nevada flower listed as endangered at lithium mine site
A Nevada wildflower was declared endangered at the only place it's known to exist—on a high-desert ridge where a lithium mine is planned to help meet growing demand for electric car batteries, U.S. wildlife officials announced Wednesday......»»
Chip shortage empowers China-based IGBT makers; migration to 300mm wafers in sight
According to DIGITIMES Research, the global power semiconductor market will continue to grow, mainly driven by the EV, EV charger, industrial motor, PV and wind power sectors. Among power semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and Insulator Ga.....»»
Lithium prices to stabilize through 1Q 2023 while cathode costs will increase further
Battery material price volatility has caused much burden for EV manufacturing this year. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, prices of lithium, one of the essential raw materials, will stabilize or see a slight downturn through the beginning.....»»
Panasonic agrees to supply EV batteries to Lucid Group
TOKYO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc. battery maker Panasonic Holdings on Tuesday said it had concluded an agreement to supply lithium-ion batteries to EV maker Lucid Group as the Japanese company seeks to expand its customer base. "Partnerships wi.....»»
Guest commentary: Automakers can"t afford to keep building EVs that run on lithium ion batteries
As things currently stand, lithium ion battery prices are the biggest obstacle to widespread EV adoption and reduced tailpipe emissions......»»
U.S. completes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture
The U.S. Energy Department said it finalized a $2.5 billion loan to a joint venture of GM and LG Energy Solution to help pay for three new lithium-ion battery cell plants......»»
Trashed lithium-ion batteries caused three garbage truck fires in California
Do batteries really cause garbage fires? Only three times in one month. Enlarge / A safety seminar on lithium-ion batteries from May 2022 illustrates what happens when you subject charged batteries to pressure or puncture—or bo.....»»
Team undertakes study of lithium deposition behavior in hard carbon hosts
While lithium metal is an ideal anode for next-generation high-energy-density batteries, there are challenges to be addressed before it can reach its full potential. A research team has conducted a study of lithium deposition behavior and developed a.....»»