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Innovations in EV Battery Optimization: More Battery Life, Less Degradation
EV batteries have advanced significantly, with lithium-ion technology now enabling fast charging in newer vehicles, allowing for recharges in as little as 15 minutes. However, repeated fast charging leads to battery damage, affecting the electrochemical systems. Studies show that EVs fast-charged over three times a month can reach 80% state of health (SOH) after four…
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Sulfur-Doped Materials for Ultrafast EV Battery Charging: 80% Charge in 9 Minutes
Despite nearly 14 million electric cars being sold globally, battery charging remains a major choke point for mass EV adoption. Despite upgrades like fast charging, most EVs still take 30 minutes to an hour to charge to 80%. Also, while public charging infrastructure has expanded by 40%, only 35% of chargers globally offer ultrafast capabilities. …
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CATL and SAIC-GM Join Forces: Is the Next-Gen EV Battery Finally Here?
On September 26, 2024, China-based battery and technology company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and SAIC-GM came together to bring the next generation of EV battery units to the market—the first 6C ultra-fast charging battery for the automobile sector. A key feature of this partnership is the use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry…
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Challenges and Opportunities in Creating a Circular Economy for EV Batteries
For EV batteries to be resource-efficient, a circular economy must be developed that consists of recycling methods and new material adoption. However, certain obstacles make it quite challenging. As a BBC report suggests, only about 5% of lithium-ion batteries are recycled globally. But why such a dismal figure? This is because extracting valuable materials from…
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Forecasting EV Battery Leaders by 2025: A Comparative Analysis of Emerging Technologies
The EV battery market has grown from strength to strength in recent years and is expected to surpass the $44 billion mark by the end of 2024. This growth is expected to gain further momentum in the upcoming years due to numerous factors including innovative battery packs, evolving chemistries, and the advent of different battery…
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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling for EVs: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, one pressing challenge emerges—what happens to all those batteries once they reach the end of their lifecycle? By 2030, millions of electric vehicle batteries with an average lifespan of 8-10 years are expected to need recycling or disposal. Globally, the demand for electric vehicles skyrocketed, with sales increasing…
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8 Groundbreaking Regulations Shaping the Future of Battery Sustainability
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy, demand for batteries has shot up, driven by a rise in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems. This raises concerns about battery sustainability—the ability of batteries to remain green throughout their life cycle. The current global recycling rate for lithium-ion batteries stands at a mere 5%.…
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Life Cycle Assessment of Lithium-ion Batteries: A Critical Review
Recent projections suggest that the global production of lithium-ion batteries will skyrocket to 2,857 GWh by 2030. The frequent use of lithium-ion batteries in various systems has necessitated an in-depth understanding of their environmental impacts. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool that offers a systematic approach to estimating the environmental burdens of a battery’s…
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EV Battery Breakthrough: Turning Waste Energy into Extra Miles
At present, there are more than 40 million EVs on the road worldwide; a significant jump from 26 million in 2022 reinforcing the increasing commitment toward cleaner and sustainable transportation. That said, widespread adoption of EVs isn’t free from roadblocks, primarily centred around their limited driving range, unsustainable EV battery recycling, and inadequate charging infrastructure. …
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AI on the Road: How Machine Learning is Revolutionizing EV Range Prediction
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, range anxiety remains a significant challenge for widespread adoption. Unlike traditional vehicles with available refueling options, EV owners, on the other hand, have to plan their journeys around charging availability and battery capacity. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer a promising solution to this challenge by analyzing…