Tag: Research & Tech
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Sodium-Ion Batteries Near LFP Parity
Sodium-ion batteries have achieved cost and energy density levels comparable to those of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, with the latest designs reaching approximately 165-175 Wh/kg and lifespans of up to 10,000 cycles. This breakthrough positions Na-ion for broader adoption in EVs and energy storage systems.
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XCMG and Fortescue haul truck sale is the biggest. EV deal. EVER.
From pioneering its “world’s first” best-practice model for smart mining at China Huaneng’s Yimin Mine and winning the 2025 Decarbonizing Mining Award to ranking among the world’s top four open-pit heavy equipment makers, XCMG is rapidly building a reputation for building high-quality electric equipment options that can do all the work without any of the emissions.
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EXXON PUSHES INTO EV MARKET WITH GRAPHITE TECH PROMISING LONGER BATTERY LIFE
ExxonMobil says its new synthetic graphite can extend EV battery lifespan by ~30% and is being tested by several automakers. The company has also acquired Superior Graphite and is expanding its lithium production to cover most of the EV battery supply chain.
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SOUTHEAST U.S. LEADS EV AND BATTERY MANUFACTURING BUT POLICY SHIFTS THREATEN GROWTH
States like North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee have attracted over $20 billion in EV and battery investments, creating thousands of jobs. Federal rollbacks on clean energy credits and charging grants could slow this momentum.
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Mercedes Partners Farasis to Begin Solid-State EV Battery Shipments in 2025
Mercedes partner Farasis says its sulfide-based solid-state batteries are in pilot production, with first deliveries due by year-end. The cells promise 400-500 Wh/kg energy density, with higher-capacity versions expected from 2026.
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JinkoSolar, Longi settle global patent dispute with cross-licensing deal
JinkoSolar and Longi settled global lawsuits by agreeing to share key solar cell technologies. The deal ends battles over TOPCon and back-contact designs and shifts the focus toward industry collaboration.
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Panasonic targets 2027 launch for anode-free EV battery
Panasonic is developing an EV battery that forms a lithium metal anode only after the first charge, boosting energy capacity by about 25%. The design could extend range, cut weight, and reduce reliance on nickel, with market launch expected by late 2027.
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Brazilian solar sector hit by rising curtailment as grid strains
Solar curtailment in Brazil jumped to nearly 20% in early 2025, up from 12% a year earlier, as transmission limits and grid issues strain the system. The losses are costing the sector hundreds of millions of reals and raising investor concerns. Experts urge more storage and major grid upgrades to prevent deeper setbacks by 2030.
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Vistra chief warns: clean energy can’t yet match the reliability of fossil fuels
Jim Burke, CEO of Vistra, said that while wind, solar and battery storage are becoming cheap sources of electricity, they still lag behind thermal power plants (coal, gas, nuclear) in terms of reliability
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Honeywell launches All-In-One Battery Automation Platform
Honeywell introduced Ionic™ Modular All-In-One, a battery energy storage system with built-in energy management and control. It utilizes lithium-ion batteries (250 kWh to 5 MWh), cybersecurity protection, and helps businesses reduce energy costs, support renewable energy, and stabilize power demand.