According to The Japan Times, Sanyo will break ground on a new lithium-ion battery plant later this month in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture. This new factory will increase Sanyo's monthly lithium-ion production capacity (currently at 70 million units) by 20% to 30% on top of the increase from a secon...
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News Commentary | February 24, 2021
The initial root cause of the failure is disputed, with Hyundai claiming a defect in the cathode tab and LG Energy Solutions claiming it was a battery management system design error. This is a particularly impactful failure, as more than 80,000 vehicles now need their batteries replaced, which at an... To read more, click here.
Analyst Insight | April 26, 2022
In the past year, battery manufacturers have continued to announce hefty capacity expansions, often with associated automakers or in regions with anticipated battery electric vehicle growth. Despite supply crunches as a result of COVID‑19 and battery demand outpacing production, the largest global ... Not part of subscription
Analyst Insight | April 22, 2022
In the past couple of years, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes have made a reappearance in the Li‑ion battery industry for light‑duty EVs. The chemistry was previously dismissed as unsuitable for most mobility applications due to its low energy and power densities, lower voltage operation, and ... Not part of subscription