Industry news

As the world confronts the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers of the 19th Asian Battery Conference and Exhibition (19ABC) has announced the event will now be held between 2 –5 November 2021 from its original publicised date. 

Lead-acid battery maker GS Yuasa has gained permission to independently test their batteries in-house after achieving IS17025 United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation.

A number of recommendations filed by US-based The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) and its European counterpart RECHARGE to ensure the safe transport of lithium-ion batteries have been agreed. 

An industry led project has been launched to understand how carbon additives could enhance the performance of hi-tech lead batteries commonly used in micro-hybrid and hybrid cars.

Lithium-ion batteries costing under $100/kWh hit the market for the first time this year with industry analysts predicting the average price of the technology will be around the much vaunted milestone by 2023.

TES has opened its battery recycling facility in Singapore just over a month after receiving $25 million to launch two TES B facilities— the other will be in France. 

Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick have discovered a ‘window’ in which lithium-ion cells can be safely operated above the manufacturer limits.

Battery manufacturing hopeful Freyer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Glencore International for the ‘potential’ supply of ethically sourced and traceable raw materials for lithium-ion cells.

The first meeting of the Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA) was held on 14 December as it prepares to help establish a world-class battery innovation ecosystem in Europe by 2030.

Lead-acid battery separator firm Microporous’ board of directors has appointed John Reeves as the US firm’s new CEO.