Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL)

Xpeng Motors

Xpeng Motors is a Chinese start-up designing and manufacturing electric cars that are intelligent and connected.

BMW

BMW has demonstrated success with its first electric car, the i3 with strong sales since 2013. BMW have announced plans for 25 electrified models by 2023, showing a strong push towards electrification.

Where Is Li-ion Technology Heading?

The Li-ion market is growing but which Li-ion chemistries and technologies are going to be used? The newly updated report "Li-ion batteries 2020-2030", from market intelligence company IDTechEx, provides detailed analysis of the various Li-ion chemistries and technologies being deployed and the applications they are best suited for.

20-year Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System

The proprietary products can perform a wide variety of in front of the meter, behind the meter, and microgrid applications and are designed to be flexible so that as priorities shift, the battery applications can be adapted to meet the needs of future use cases.

Could There be a Li-Ion Battery Shortage?

IDTechEx forecast Li-ion demand to grow almost 10-fold from 2020-2030, but can supply meet this demand? Automotive manufacturers the world over are pledging to electrify their fleets.

BYD

China based electric vehicle and battery manufacturer released details of their new battery design for EVs.

Tesla to use LFP? NCMA the future?

This premium article will analyse and provide commentary on recent cathode developments in the Li-ion industry, including GM's unveiling of their NCMA battery and Tesla's rumoured intent to use LFP batteries from CATL.

EV Growth Requires Investment Along the Li-ion Supply Chain

Historically, growth in the Li-ion battery market has been due to consumer electronics. Moving forward, Li-ion battery demand will be driven by growth in electric vehicle adoption, which has grown steadily over the last 10 years. Subsidies in countries such as Norway and China, especially, have encouraged EV sales.

Impact of Technology Development on Li-ion Supply Chain

Understanding the future of the Li-ion supply chain requires clarity on the technologies and chemistries that will be used over the coming decade.

BMW Forges Ahead with E-Mobility and Secures Long-Term Battery Needs

The BMW Group is forging ahead with electromobility and deepening its existing business relationships with battery cell manufacturers CATL and Samsung SDI.

SK Innovation Co Ltd

SK Innovation are involved at various stages of the Li-ion value chain.

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus first series-produced electric truck

VW Trucks and Buses takes a big step towards enabling electric mobility: it has officially announced partners for the production of the first Brazilian electric trucks.

Siemens partners with TIES on electric vehicle batteries

Siemens Digital Industries Software has partnered with Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies, a major Chinese energy storage research and development center, to build an Advanced Battery Technology Innovation Center.

Toyota (2019)

Dr Peter Harrop explores Toyota's progress with pure electric vehicles in 2019.

CATL and Toyota partnership for New Energy Vehicle batteries

The two companies have also commenced discussions that cover a wide range of fields, including: supply of batteries, new technology development, product quality improvements, and the reuse and recycling of batteries.

Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG)

We examine the past, present and future position of VW Group in the EV business using various sources including pronouncements by those at the top of the company in mid 2019 and test some of its assumptions.

Plug-in Hybrids Questioned

IDTechEx now believes that there may be no hybrid cars sold after 2030 other than 48V MHEV continuing for a few years due to their exceptionally low cost. Read on to find out more.