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Pilot line provides double the battery density of lithium ion

Nissan has shown its pilot line for all-solid-state batteries, writes Nick Flaherty. The Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, will supply EVs in 2028, which means the platforms are currently under design.

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All-solid-state sodium batteries closer to practical use

Researchers in Japan have developed a process that produces a sulfide solid electrolyte with the world’s highest sodium ion conductivity, writes Nick Flaherty. The synthesised material, developed at Osaka Metropolitan University, is a key contender for all-solid-state sodium batteries. The solid electrolyte, Na2.88Sb0.88W0.12S4, has a sodium ion conductivity about 10 times higher than required for practical use and a glass electrolyte with high reduction resistance.

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Wevo-Chemie prevents leakage during immersion cooling

Immersion cooling is an innovative technology being researched as a solution for cooling electric vehicle batteries, but one challenge is the need to prevent leakage. With this in mind, Wevo-Chemie has developed polyurethane-based products especially optimised with respect to their thixotropy.

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Bosch chooses DELO adhesives for mild-hybrid system

With 48 V batteries able to reduce vehicle carbon emissions by up to 15%, Bosch offers manufacturers a powerful solution with its mild-hybrid battery. An adhesive from DELO plays a substantial role in its integration.

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Comau joins zero-defect cell-production project

Comau has joined a pan-European energy transformation initiative in the field of e-mobility in support of the BATTwin project. The company will work with the project’s partners to identify and define crucial data parameters, hardware, software and digitalisation technologies that can be used to meet the goal of zero-defect cell production.

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JLR powers up zero emissions charging on the go

JLR has partnered energy storage start-up Allye Energy to create the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go. A single Allye MAX BESS holds seven second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV battery packs, which can be removed easily from a vehicle and slotted into customised racks without requiring additional processing.

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The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe welcomes industry leaders

The Battery Show Europe and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, held at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany, has unveiled its comprehensive Conference agenda, spanning three days of sessions. These sessions will spotlight key topics driving the European advanced battery and H/EV industry forward.

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Luxinar spotlights laser applications for battery cells to cars

Luxinar will showcase its laser applications for every stage of the battery production process at The Battery Show Europe, staged in Stuttgart, Germany, on 18-20 June. The company will present its CO2 laser sources and femtosecond lasers that can shape battery cells and refine electronic components for the first time at stand 4-G58.

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Rimac Technology to provide high-voltage batteries for BMW

As part of its ongoing mission to push the boundaries of EV technology, Rimac Technology is embarking on the next stage of development by delivering greater volumes of advanced battery systems. This collaboration with BMW Group marks a significant milestone for Rimac Technology, as it represents the largest and most ambitious project the company has undertaken to-date.

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Altilium and Talga team up to recover graphite from waste EV batteries

Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group, is partnering battery materials company Talga Group to recover graphite from old electric vehicle (EV) batteries to produce a battery-grade product for use in new anodes.