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Battery conferences and trade fairs in North America

“Battery-News” presents an overview of upcoming conferences and trade shows focused on battery topics in North America. This continues the series of upcoming events on the battery. An overview of all our maps can be found in the Battery Atlas. General information or conferences and trade fairs not listed here can be communicated to the “Battery-News” editorial team via the contact form.

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Tesla accelerates production of Next-Gen 4680 battery cells

Tesla has converted production at Giga Texas to 4680 next-generation battery cells. These cells have a ten percent higher energy capacity compared to the previous generation used in the Model Y. The company intends to fully transition to manufacturing these new cells by the end of 2023 and have four battery production lines up and running at Giga Texas by mid-2024. Management reported that production of the 4680 cells at Gigafactory Texas increased by 40 percent compared to the previous quarter. Recently, Tesla reported that the first line of the new factory produced its 20-millionth cell, which happened within less than four months of reaching the ten-million mark. The Texas Gigafactory now serves as the main site for production of the 4680 battery cells, with scrap down 40 percent from the previous quarter. Tesla emphasized, however, that despite these successes, much work remains to be done to meet steady-state goals, which is a top priority. In addition to the improvements at the Texas Gigafactory, Tesla is also upgrading its battery production line in Fremont, California. The company has announced that the Kato Road line is now being retooled for large-scale manufacturing of next-generation battery cells. In the long term, this line will serve as a base and will be a generation ahead of cells produced at other Tesla plants. Source: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-accelerates-production-of-next-gen-4680-battery-cells-for-cybertruck-at-giga-texas-aiming-for-100-conversion-by-the-end-of-the-year/?utm_content=cmp-true

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Britishvolt publishes plans for planned cell production

The new owners of bankrupt Britishvolt intend to use the Northumberland site to supply batteries to the Australian military. The planned manufacturing facility will not produce batteries for the mass market for now, but it aims to create thousands of jobs in the northeast of England in the near future. Recharge Industries, an Australian company, acquired Britishvolt following its bankruptcy earlier this year. Since then, Recharge has been negotiating with insolvency administrator EY to secure use of the site near Blyth. EY has not yet issued an official statement, but people familiar with the matter say an agreement is imminent. Securing the site marks a crucial initial step in Recharge’s plan to produce batteries for military, heavy commercial, and stationary storage applications. Australian energy company EDEA has also been in talks with Recharge to produce batteries for Australian military vehicles. However, according to BBC reports, members of Northumberland County Council still have doubts about Recharge’s ability to realize the multibillion-dollar facility. If no significant progress is made on-site development by December 2024, the option exists to buy back that site. Britishvolt collapsed in January because its previous owners failed to secure government funding, which Recharge Industries says is not needed. Still, it is Recharge Industries, a start-up with limited battery manufacturing experience. Recharge Industries, the new owner of bankrupt Britishvolt intends to use the Northumberland site to supply batteries to the Australian military. The planned manufacturing facility will not produce batteries for the mass market for the time being, but the aim is to create thousands of jobs in the northeast of England in the near future. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-67149907

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Novo Energy: Wind power project ensures sustainable electricity supply

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is cooperating with domestic renewable energy developer Eolus on the Västvind offshore wind power project off the coast of Gothenburg. The aim of the partnership is to supply electricity to the joint battery factory with Northvolt in Gothenburg and Volvo Cars in Hisingen. Offshore wind power is the only energy source that can deliver the required amount of new electricity generation in the region by 2030. Western Sweden’s ambitions to become a center for battery manufacturing, electrified vehicles, and climate-friendly port logistics require a significant increase in regional renewable energy. In this respect, Västvind can be crucial, explains Per Witalisson, CEO of Eolus. Other automakers are also pursuing similar plans. Mercedes-Benz plans to meet a quarter of its German electricity needs from offshore wind energy from 2027 and aims to source 70 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. Västra Götaland currently has a shortage of electricity generation, and demand is expected to double by 2030. The Västvind wind power project has the potential to generate 4 to 4.5 terawatt hours of renewable electricity annually, which is equivalent to the current demand of the entire city of Gothenburg. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in 2027 and be completed by 2029. Eolus has a 95 percent stake in the project, while the Gothenburg Port Authority owns the remaining 5 percent. Source: https://splash247.com/volvo-signs-up-for-offshore-wind-power/

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BMW reportedly orders battery cells from SVOLT

Svolt Energy received an order to supply nearly 90 gigawatt-hours of battery capacity to BMW in Europe, according to local media citing industry sources. The estimated value of this order is approximately $13 billion. These batteries are expected to be used in BMW vehicles starting in 2027 and will be based on Svolt Energy’s short-blade cell technology, which will be introduced in a cell-to-pack (CTP) design. Although neither Svolt Energy nor BMW have officially confirmed the agreement, the order is seen as a strategic step toward achieving the planned battery capacity of 160 gigawatt-hours that BMW is targeting this year. That capacity might not be met by already-confirmed cell partners CATL and Eve Energy alone. CATL and Eve Energy are currently building battery factories in Debrecen, Hungary. BMW is currently building the vehicle plant for the New Class at the same location. Source: https://cnevpost.com/2023/10/12/svolt-energy-gets-order-to-supply-batteries-to-bmw-report/

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Stellantis chooses Indiana for second battery plant

Stellantis and South Korean cell producer Samsung SDI have announced the location of their second joint battery plant. The joint venture, called StarPlus Energy, will also build a gigafactory in Kokomo, Indiana. The joint venture is already in the process of building a cell manufacturing facility on-site. The second joint battery factory in Indiana is scheduled to open in 2027 and could employ an expected 1,400 people. The two companies will then have a combined annual production capacity of 67 gigawatt-hours at the Indiana production site. Production at the first joint plant is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025. The announcement comes at a time when Stellantis is dealing with losses due to the nearly four-week strike by the United Auto Workers. The union is demanding that Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford Motor Co. include their joint-venture battery factories for electric vehicles in the union’s framework agreements with automakers. Stellantis and Ford have resisted so far, saying the battery plants are stand-alone businesses that require lower labor costs. GM has already agreed to include its joint venture battery plants in its master contract. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/samsung-sdi-stellantis-choose-indiana-second-joint-ev-battery-plant-2023-10-11/

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West Midlands Gigafactory in talks with battery manufacturers

The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture confirmed talks with several Asian battery manufacturers about future investment in Coventry. This site is the only one in the U.K. with planning permission for cell manufacturing with a capacity of up to 60 gigawatt hours per year, according to West Midlands. During his speech at the Labour Party Conference on Monday, Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration, and climate change at Coventry City Council, shared, “I’m pleased to report that we are now in advanced discussions with leading Asian battery manufacturers who want to develop a presence in the UK. We hope, with the support of the UK Government, that we will secure an investor and further strengthen our region’s leadership credentials in the shift towards electrification.” The site is located in the West Midlands and has good transport infrastructure for logistical requirements, supply chains, and access to up to 6,000 employees. The West Midlands Gigafactory is expected to serve as a catalyst for strengthening high-value skills and research in the region. A comprehensive regional incentive package will be provided to offer favorable tax conditions and access to clean, sustainable energy required for competitive battery production. Source: https://ukgigafactory.com/news/2023/10/10/west-midlands-gigafactory-now-in-advanced-talks-with-leading-asian-battery-manufacturers

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Altium and Lunaz collaborate on end-of-life battery logistics

The British company Altilium and the upcycling and electrification specialist Lunaz have entered into a partnership for the transport of end-of-life batteries. As part of this collaboration, an electric truck is to be developed that is specially designed for transporting end-of-life batteries and can use the electrical energy remaining in the batteries. This is expected to make the transport of batteries to Altilium’s planned recycling facilities more sustainable, while also discharging the batteries before recycling. The pioneering project is funded by the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF). Altilium plans to open the largest electric car battery recycling facility in the UK in Teesside in 2026. The facility will have the capacity to recycle batteries from 150,000 electric vehicles per year and produce 30,000 tons of cathode active materials (CAM) for recycling and reuse in the electric car battery supply chain. Transporting old electric car batteries is difficult and expensive due to their weight and health and safety risks. According to Altilium, transportation accounts for an average of 41% of the total cost of recycling and contributes 3.5% of the GHG emissions in the lifecycle of a recycled battery. Through this project, Altilium hopes to reduce the carbon footprint of battery recycling by up to 5%. Source: https://altilium.tech/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Altilium-Lunaz-APC-announcement-09.10.2325.pdf

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