While batteries can pose a risk and EV fires burn worse than ICE car fires, data shows EV fires are not nearly as common as recent headlines would suggest.
One company executive offers on-the-ground, from-the-earth insights on the raw elements needed to build more electric vehicle batteries.
General Motors and EnergyX are collaborating to unlock the North American supply of lithium.
GM and Lithium Americas are set to develop U.S.-sourced lithium production through the $650 million equity investment and supply agreement.
The new separator technology aims to enhance all types of lithium-ion cells to improve safety, charging, and battery life.
The bill passed in the U.S. Senate, and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Cennatic expects to complete the production line installation by the end of 2022.
Six months ago, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended EV manufacturers clarify how to suppress a high-voltage lithium-ion battery fire after a crash. Several have done so while others are still in progress.
The Indiana plant to open in 2025 will employ 1,400 workers and produce a starting capacity of 23 gigawatt-hours with with plans to increase up to 33 gigawatt-hours.
Sila's silicon anode chemistry will be incorporated for the first time in batteries for the Mercedes electric G-Class.
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