Last week, Subaru unveiled the second generation of its plug-in battery-electric commuter car, the G4e, which uses a vanadium-enhanced lithium-ion battery technology. Much has been written about the improved safety of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) technology like that being developed by A123Systems, ...
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News Commentary | June 09, 2021
In a move to diversify its battery product portfolio, CATL will begin manufacturing Na‑ion batteries in July. This is the first time a major cell manufacturer has bet on the chemistry. Na‑ion has a lower bill of materials than Li‑ion; it can be transported safely at 0 V and meets many of the same ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | March 07, 2022
After announcing its intent to scale up battery production tenfold, Nissan Motor‑ and Envision Group‑owned Envision AESC has made several bold statements, including that it will produce EV (electric vehicle) batteries with a 1,000‑km range in the manufacturing facility it is building near Tokyo. ... 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