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19 Asian Battery Conference & International Secondary Lead Conference Tuesday, 2 November, 2021 to Friday, 5 November, 2021
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Battery materials manufacturer to idle portions of its US lithium production

Battery materials firm Albemarle is due to idle portions of its lithium mine and production facility in the US due to short-term supply-demand imbalances and an excess stockpile of battery-grade lithium.

The North Carolina-headquartered firm’s Silver Peak lithium mine in Nevada and Kings Mountain lithium hydroxide production facility in North Carolina are due to partially close next month until the end of the year.

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Report highlights safety concerns of using lithium-ion batteries in EVs

A spate of fires and product recalls in the past six months involving high-voltage, lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles has led the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to issue safety recommendations for OEMs.

Researchers identify method for improving lithium battery electrolytes

Scientists at Berkley Lab have used a novel technique to view the inner workings of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer in an attempt to better understand how to improve lithium-ion battery electrolytes.

ESA chief tasked with championing energy storage in new Biden-Harris administration

The head of the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA) has been given a key role to help the Biden-Harris Administration push the US’ clean energy future mandate.

Recycler signs deal to produce black mass from used lithium-ion e-bus batteries

Lithium-ion battery recycling company Li-Cycle Corp has completed its battery recycling pilot plant where the Canadian produced black mass— a mixture of lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper— from used lithium-ion batteries.

Leoch supply lead carbon batteries for narrowboat hybrid drivetrain

Leoch Battery UK, a subsidiary of Leoch International, has supplied its LC2 series of lead-carbon batteries to power an electric serial hybrid narrowboat.

India pushing for battery independence with discovery of domestic source of lithium

Deposits of lithium have been found in India that could enable the country to loosen its reliance on Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile for its burgeoning lithium-ion battery industry.

Lead batteries deserve more appreciation in energy storage mix, say new CBI chairman

Lead batteries deserve a better reputation and appreciation in the energy storage mix, the newly appointed chairman of global battery research hub the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) has told BEST.

Start-ups secure funding to drive lithium-ion battery market in India

Lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing and recycling start-up Lohum Cleantech has raised $7 million to expand its manufacturing and recycling capabilities and expand its presence to the US in the coming months.

Tesla and Dalhousie renew lithium-ion battery research agreement as new scientists join university

Electric vehicle OEM Tesla and Canada’s Dalhousie University has renewed its research agreement to boost cycle life of lithium-ion batteries.

Fast charging lithium battery that could allay range anxiety and last two million miles

Engineers from Pennsylvania State University are developing a lithium iron phosphate battery that has the potential range of 250 miles and the ability to charge in 10 minutes.