Battery anodes China’s graphite export controls could deal a blow to South Korea’s battery industry. South Korean EV battery and battery component manufacturers are concerned about the Chinese government’s imminent restrictions on exports of graphite, a key mineral used in almost all EV battery anodes. Export Control for Graphite Items On…
Point of view: The Middle East is the entry point into global markets, the falling price of photovoltaic products brings expansion opportunities Beyond Oil Sector While China and Saudi Arabia are working to expand their energy partnership beyond the oil sector, Chinese PV supplier GCL Technology is in deep talks with…
By launching more models, Zeekr EV will not only “boost the growth of the Chinese market, but also “unleash the potential of Europe and other regions”. The company expects to supply cars across much of Western Europe by 2025 Ambitions Just as the global trade dispute threatens Chinese automakers’ambitions to enter…
CATL’s SX supercharged battery “on the car” next year. Ordinary models that support “charging for 10 minutes and a range of 400 kilometers” are coming to consumers. On October 16, CATL announced that the 4C supercharged battery “SX Supercharge” will be installed and launched in Q1 2024. 10 minutes on a…
Global residential battery energy storage system shipments fell year-on-year for the first time in the second quarter of 2023. A research report recently released by S&P Global pointed out that against the background of low energy price fluctuations, high inventories and rising costs, the year-on-year shipment of global residential energy storage system declined for the…
In the lithium battery coating process, the main reason why a vacuum is required under the coating beads is to ensure uniformity and quality during the coating process. Vacuum can help remove the air under the coating beads and prevent the generation of bubbles. It can also improve the contact between the coating beads and…
Lithium-ion battery is a rechargeable battery, in lithium-ion batteries, the selection of foil materials for cathode (negative electrode) and anode (positive electrode) is based on its electrochemical performance and physical characteristics Copper: excellent electrical conductivity and chemical stability The reason why copper foil is used for the cathode/negative electrode piece is that…
LG Chem recently signed a long-term supply contract with Toyota Motor North America for the supply of secondary battery cathode materials, which is expected to amount to KRW 2.86 trillion by 2030. According to industry analysis, the supply scale can produce 600,000 to 700,000 electric vehicles An annual supply for 20GWh of…
The Kyocera Group has annouced to enter the solar power generation sector. The company announced that it plans to purchase excess PV energy from owners of rooftop PV systems in Japan and will sell the purchased electricity to companies through power purchase agreements (PPAs). Since October 1st ！ The Kyocera Group has been selling…
While JPMorgan is bullish on the Chinese automaker Xpeng, investors should still proceed with caution ! Electric vehicle sales around the world are hitting new records. Tesla and BYD are leading the way, posting record numbers in the second quarter. Rival Xpeng has a less enviable trait: Investors view it as the most divisive Chinese…
Tesla’s global car deliveries hit a record high in the 2nd quarter, price cut strategy worked. “People are still preparing for another round of (Tesla) price cuts, and such a large number of deliveries reduces the risk” “The gap between production and deliveries is narrowing as Tesla expects” Exceeded expectations ！ Tesla delivered a…
Solar will remain the leading source of global renewable energy capacity expansion by 2023, accounting for 286 GW. IEA reports IEA has released an updated market report on the renewable energy market outlook for 2023 and 2024. That number will grow to nearly 310 GW by 2024, driven by falling solar module prices, increased…