EV battery growth forcing fossil fuel giants to rethink product roadmaps
Global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rose 13% annually in 2024 to reach 10.4 million, accounting for 14% of new personal vehicle sales worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) – a stat that analysts say is forcing fossil fuel incumbents to urgently diversify revenue streams. As many regions leverage state support to accelerate the adoption […]
ENERGY STORAGE MONTH: The crucial role being payed by battery storage
Renewables are variable in nature, generating power intermittently. This is where battery storage steps in, offering a game-changing solution for Energy Managers in both the public and private sectors. Let’s explore how battery storage is being harnessed as a vital component of a sustainable energy mix, while acknowledging the practical and cost considerations that remain… […]
Volklec eyes EVs with Midlands battery manufacturing plant
Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched based in Coventry with the vision of Powering Electrified Mobility as it manufactures sustainable batteries for on-road, off-highway and track vehicles. In an innovative UK technology collaboration, Volklec is working with UKBIC, the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and national manufacturing development scale-up […]
Digital Product Passports ‘will transform’ EV battery industry by enabling supply chain traceability
Over 5 million BEVs will be sold with a Battery Digital Passport in Western Europe in 2027, where global manufacturers will have to start creating battery Life-Cycle Assessments (LCAs) by 2025. LCAs provide the critical information needed to generate Battery Passports. That’s according to ABI Research, which says amid a growing demand for sustainable choices, […]
EU mulls stricter battery legislation
The European Commission is proposing to modernise its legislation on batteries – delivering the first initiative among the actions announced in its new Circular Economy Action Plan. The EU says batteries that are more sustainable throughout their life cycle are key for the goals of the European Green Deal and contribute to the zero pollution […]
Solvay and Veolia partner on electric vehicle batteries
Solvay and Veolia have announced a partnership on a circular economy consortium to offer new solutions that promise better resource efficiency for critical metals used in lithium ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries. With the number of electric vehicles on the road expected to grow from 8 million in 2020 to 116 million by 2030, the […]
Interactive map pinpoints global lead battery energy storage installations
A digital map detailing more than 120 lead battery-powered energy storage projects has been unveiled by the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI). The map, published online for the Energy Storage Association’s annual conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, includes diverse case studies demonstrating successful lead battery energy storage installations from the United States, Asia and Europe. The […]
Battery thermal management needs highlighted by EV research
Frost & Sullivan research has revealed battery capacity has increased by more than 50kWh across all plug-in hybrid/battery electric vehicles (PHEVs/BEVs), while 150+kW batteries now come with fast-charging capabilities. These advances in battery technologies are creating a parallel need for a battery thermal management system (BTMS) to ensure higher mile range, longer life, and superior […]