New York, Oslo and Luxembourg, February 21, 2022, FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production, is announcing that the Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway, and Siva have granted $11 million (NOK 100 million) through the Norwegian Green Platform initiative (the “Green Platform”) to a consortium of companies, including FREYR.…
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DC Battery Technologies, the UK subsidiary of a major European battery distributor, has launched the new POWEROAD Prime 750 power station to provide essential power for a range of applications in rugged outdoor settings including disaster recovery. Built to withstand the elements, the new POWEROAD Prime 750 extends DC Battery Technologies’ comprehensive product range into…
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The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has achieved certification against an internationally recognised standard for its work in developing its Quality Management System (QMS). UKBIC, the national battery manufacturing development facility, has achieved certification against ISO 9001:2015 by BSI, the business improvement and standards company for the organisation’s QMS which supports the facility’s systems and…
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Volta Trucks confirms successful, oversubscribed, Series C funding round with a total investment of €230 million into the company. Latest capital raise funds engineering and business operations until after start of production in late 2022. Existing investor, Luxor Capital Group, LP, leads the funding round while initial seed investor and co-lead, Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström,…
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Umicore announces today the signing of an agreement with Automotive Cells Company (ACC) on battery recycling services for the needs of ACC pilot plant in Nersac, France. Umicore is a pioneer in the recycling of rechargeable batteries and its battery recycling plant in Hoboken, Belgium, has an annual capacity of 7.000 tons of lithium-ion (Li-ion)…
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Two new Thionyl Chloride batteries offer rugged, high density portable power ~ Global battery manufacturer Ultralife Corporation has extended its ER Generation X family of Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries for critical applications, with two new products added to the range of rugged, energy-dense batteries. The new additions are the low rate UHE-ER14250-X 1/2AA size bobbin…
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Lunaz among UK’s fastest growing clean-tech companies as global demand surges for pinnacle British electric classic cars Lunaz attracts millennial customer base who prioritise sustainability in the goods they purchase Order books open for 2024 delivery after selling out of ’22 and ’23 production. Lunaz makes the world’s first electric Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Range…
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Veolia designed system will support other energy upgrades to cut carbon and reduce energy costs Veolia, working through its specialist energy team, has now commissioned a new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the 500 bed Rotherham Hospital as part of a 20 year Energy Performance Contract (EPC). The 500kWh storage capacity will contribute…
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Anglo-Korean battery manufacturer Eurocell to build a Gigafactory in Western Europe Phased strategy and proven, production ready technology means it can start manufacturing at scale within 12 months – far quicker than other Gigafactories Innovative and disruptive technology outperforms conventional lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, automotive, e-mobility Eurocell batteries are safer, higher performing in every…
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55% of EV-owning Households in 2026 Globally Will Charge via a Home Wallbox Hampshire, UK – 14th February 2022: A new study from Juniper Research has found that spend on EV charging at home will exceed $16 billion globally in 2026; up from $3.4 billion in 2021. This rapid growth in excess of 390% over the next 5…
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