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The 2023 Battery Report is now published! 2023 was a year of progress and recalibration for the battery industry, with significant developments in industry, investments, manufacturing, supply chain, innovation, research, policy, and talent. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dizhYa-Q Some key highlights from this 290+ page report: 2023 🚘 EV “price war” lowered average EV price by 25%, or $15,000 since September 2022. The price gap between EV and fossils is now under $3,000. 📉 Raw materials prices fall in 2023 as supply outpaces demand, lowering cell-level price by 16% to $107/kWh. 🪨 With China’s dominance on graphite and new restrictions on graphite exports, development of graphite facilities in ex-China locations receives renewed attention. 🧪 Latest research in battery materials (Na-ion, Li-metal, solid-state, sulfur). Research related to Na-ion is on the rise, accounting for 13% of publications. 🔋 Battery form-factor trending towards large-format prismatic LFP cells for EVs and BESS. ✅ NACS’s dramatic adoption by nearly all major OEMs in North America 👩🔬 Shortage of battery talent persists, junior battery engineers make $100k+ in Michigan and $125k+ in California. With the industry moving at a breathtaking pace, we hope to lower the barrier for anyone looking to learn more about the battery industry, and to catalyze dialogue on the state of batteries and its trajectory into the future. This report was produced by the Volta Foundation and was a massively collaborative project between 120+ battery professionals from 100+ institutions. Our DMs are always open and would love to hear comments, questions, concerns, or anything in between. Enjoy reading! #BatteryReport2023 #Batteries #EnergyStorage #Energy #EV #ElectricVehicle #BattChat #Sustainability #lithiumionbatteries

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 Join in the fun and conversation at The Battery Show Europe for a special Battery Pub (Volta Foundation), hosted by Volta Foundation and TWAICE! 📍 The Battery Show Europe 🗓 18 June 2024 ⏰ 6 PM - 8 PM CEST RSVP ➡ https://lnkd.in/g3XXpMJ9 #BatteryShowEurope #VoltaFoundation #TWAICE #BatteryPub #HappyHour #BatteryEvent

🌟 Mintz Joins Volta Foundation as a Member Company! 🌟 In pioneering the first legal practice focused on clean energy and sustainable infrastructure nearly 20 years ago, Mintz stands at the forefront of the energy transition revolution and their background is tailored for this era of innovation. Mintz’s mission is clear: drive innovation, reshape infrastructure, and scale solutions essential for business success and planetary health. With experience in electric vehicles, battery technology, and grid-scale energy storage, Mintz is not just a participant in this transformation — they are leaders, ready to power a sustainable future.   To learn more about how Mintz can support your initiatives, visit their website at www.mintz.com. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Mintz! Their support, as well as the support and dedication of our global members, are integral to the continued success of Volta Foundation. Together, we are shaping the future of the battery industry. 💡Learn more about Mintz: www.mintz.com 🔋Join us as a Member Company:  https://lnkd.in/giA3Wnms #Mintz  #VoltaFoundation #MemberCompany #BatteryNews #BatteryInnovation #LegalPractice #EnergyTransition #LegalinBatteries

4 facts every battery professional should know today: 1) #GM invests $390MM in Kansas for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV production 2) #US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese EVs moves to Mexico 3) #Canada is seeing an increase of Made-in-China EVs as a result new US tariffs, particularly Tesla models made in Shanghai 4) #Tesla Cybertruck had 1,158 registrations versus the Rivian R1T's 548 in March Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you to our 10,000+ subscribers for supporting our newsletter 🚀🚀🚀 Follow Mouda A. for more battery industry insights 🔋

4 facts every battery professional should know today: 1) #GM invests $390MM in Kansas for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV production 2) #US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese EVs moves to Mexico 3) #Canada is seeing an increase of Made-in-China EVs as a result new US tariffs, particularly Tesla models made in Shanghai 4) #Tesla Cybertruck had 1,158 registrations versus the Rivian R1T's 548 in March Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you to our 10,000+ subscribers for supporting our newsletter 🚀🚀🚀 Follow Mouda A. for more battery industry insights 🔋

🌟 BASQUEVOLT Joins Volta Foundation as a Member Company! 🌟 Founded in 2022, Basquevolt aims to become the European leader in the next generation of solid-state lithium batteries.  Thanks to their proprietary composite electrolyte that results from more than 10 years of research done by some of the world’s most successful researchers at CIC energiGUNE, one of the top 3 reference research centers in Europe; the company is developing a safer, more sustainable and competitive solid-state battery technology to power the electric vehicles, heavy transport, renewable energy, and electronic devices of the future. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Basquevolt! Their support, as well as the support and dedication of our global members, are integral to the continued success of Volta Foundation. Together, we are shaping the future of the battery industry. 💡 Learn more about Basquevolt: www.basquevolt.com/en 🔋 Join us as a Member Company: https://lnkd.in/giA3Wnms #Basquevolt #VoltaFoundation #CICenergiGUNE #Batterymanufacturing #Solidstatebatteries #BatteryInnovation #battery #batteryindustry #togetherwethrive #batterynews #memberannouncement

We are 1️⃣ week away from our Women in Batteries interview series with Celina Mikolajczak of Lyten! 🌟 Join 400+ attendees for our next 💃 Women in Batteries (Volta Foundation) Interview! 🌟 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PST) 🌐 Location: Online 🔗 Secure your spot below Celina’s remarkable journey through the ranks of companies like Tesla and Panasonic to her current role at Lyten is a testament to her pioneering impact on the industry. 🔋Join us to be inspired, learn, and connect with others in the battery industr🔋 #WomenInBatteries #VoltaFoundation #BatteryTechnology #CleanEnergy #TechEvent #Networking #Lyten #WomenInTech

🌟 Forge Nano, Inc. Joins Volta Foundation as a Member Company! 🌟 Forge Nano’s proprietary Atomic Layer Deposition (#ALDep) technology, Atomic Armor, optimizes battery materials by applying protective nanocoatings engineered to improve battery product performance and lifetime while reducing cost. Forge Nano provides end-to-end solutions to support battery material developers from early concept validation, lab scale-up and commercial production. Forge Nano operates its equipment in-house to allow coating services for its clients, while Forge Nano equipment can also be found globally – from leading universities, national labs and in various commercial battery material businesses. Through collaboration with leading battery material providers, Forge Nano has shown that Atomic Armor coatings can reduce electrochemical side reactions that negatively impact performance. Atomic Armor-coated NMC 811 has shown the ability to increase longevity, or cycle life, by 30%, lower resistance by 40% and increase fast charge and fast discharge compared to industry-best results. Forge Nano's Atomic Armor coatings can also reduce cell-level costs by eliminating the need for electrolyte additives and reducing formation time. Forge Nano has optimized a range of battery materials from high-nickel NMC, graphite, silicon anodes and solid-state electrolytes to enable lithium-ion cells with increased energy density, decreased degradation rates and increased temperature tolerance. Atomic Armor coatings can also eliminate the need to coat materials with pitch, which is detrimental to the environment. Forge Nano is backed by investors including LG, Volkswagen, Mitsui Kinzoku, Air Liquide, Hanwha, SCG and Ascent Funds. The company recently spun out a subsidiary, Forge Battery, to utilize Atomic Armor-coated materials in lithium-ion cell products, which will be produced at gigawatt hour-scale in the heart of the Battery Belt outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn more about Forge Nano and the company's work in semiconductors, additive manufacturing, magnetics and more: www.forgenano.com Join us in extending a warm welcome to Forge Nano! Their support, as well as the support and dedication of our global members, are integral to the continued success of Volta Foundation. Together, we are shaping the future of the battery industry. 💡 Learn more about Forge Nano: www.forgenano.com 🔋 Join us as a Member Company: https://lnkd.in/giA3Wnms #ForgeNano #VoltaFoundation #Batterymanufacturing #researchanddevelopment #BatteryInnovation #battery #batteryindustry #togetherwethrive #ForgeBattery #AtomicArmor

4 facts every battery professional should know today: 1) #South Korea plans $7B push to pivot EV battery industry away from China 2) #Biden Administration set to 4x tariffs on China-sourced EVs 3) #CATL held dozens of discussions with global EV auto OEMs about technology licensing partnerships 4) #EVgo sales are up 118% y/o/y, reaching $55.2MM in Q1 2024 Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you to our 10,000+ subscribers for supporting our newsletter 🚀🚀🚀 Follow Mouda A. for more battery industry insights 🔋

4 facts every battery professional should know today: 1) #South Korea plans $7B push to pivot EV battery industry away from China 2) #Biden Administration set to 4x tariffs on China-sourced EVs 3) #CATL held dozens of discussions with global EV auto OEMs about technology licensing partnerships 4) #EVgo sales are up 118% y/o/y, reaching $55.2MM in Q1 2024 Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ____________________________________________________________ Thank you to our 10,000+ subscribers for supporting our newsletter 🚀🚀🚀 Follow Mouda A. for more battery industry insights 🔋