Update
8 May 2023

SungEel Hi-Tech
SungEel HiTech is a South Korean Li-ion battery recycler, founded in 2000. This profile provides on update on the company's involvement in the Li-ion battery recycling market.
27 Feb 2023

Energy Storage: A Global Enabler for World Energy Transition
The energy crisis and decarbonization requirements speed up the process of finding alternative solutions, and energy storage plays an important role in applications such as electric vehicle applications and renewable energy.
1 Feb 2023

Gigafactories - Can Europe and US Catch Up to China?
Given the rapid increase in forecast demand for Li-ion batteries, there has been significant growth in the number of gigafactories being planned and announced over the past 2-3 years. IDTechEx analysis shows that current plans and announcements for new cell production capacity will reach 3 TWh by 2030.
30 Jan 2023

Energy storage: A Global Enabler for World Energy Transition
The energy crisis and decarbonization requirements speed up the process of finding alternative solutions, and energy storage plays an important role in applications such as electric vehicle applications and renewable energy.
Background
13 Sep 2022

SK Innovation (SK On, SK IET)
SK Innovation is an energy and chemicals subsidiary of Korean conglomerate SK Group. SK On and SK IE Technology are subsidiaries of SK Innovation, focused on the production of Li-ion cells and separators, respectively.
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5 May 2022

The Rise of the Carbon Nanotube Battery
It is impossible to avoid headlines about the "graphene battery"; the concept of this Nobel Prize winning nanomaterial revolutionizing the energy storage market is naturally very enticing, but it is graphene's older sibling carbon nanotubes that have progressed beyond the hype and disillusionment phases of their commercial journey by finding a value-add high volume energy storage adoption.
External press release
8 Feb 2022

Wave Energy Developer INGINE Reveals Growth Plan for 2022
South Korean wave energy developer INGINE is revealing ambitious growth plans for 2022, plotting further global expansion and new projects to accelerate commercialisation.
Full profile interview
7 Feb 2022

Ford Motor Company (2022)
The electric era is here, and Ford is in the midst of implementing an ambitious, comprehensive plan to make the transition to an electric future.
Ford is investing $22 billion in electrification through 2025 as part of its plan to lead electrification in areas of strength. The company is electrifying its most iconic products - the Mustang, F-150 and Transit - with many more to come in the years ahead. A key part of Ford's goal to drive the adoption of electric vehicles is to target the large market for fully electric commercial vans and pickups. The company has had some initial success while entering the market, but now faces competition from other OEMs and their offerings.
14 Jan 2022

Rubber Material Holds Key to Long-Lasting, Safer EV Batteries
Researchers have found a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries made from a common material: rubber.
Background
2 Dec 2021

SungEel HiTech
SungEel HiTech is a South Korean Li-ion battery recycler, founded in 2000.
2 Sep 2021

IDTechEx Dissects the Market for Solid-state Batteries in New Report
This article explores the history of solid-state batteries and looks ahead at regional development, sharing some of the research from the new IDTechEx report, "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2021-2031: Technology, Forecasts, Players".
23 Aug 2021

Many Trends to Track for Li-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
With the growing momentum behind the electric vehicle market comes an added importance of understanding the Li-ion batteries that power them, the variety of design choices available, and trends in their implementation.
Background: Suppliers
22 Mar 2021

Joby Aviation
According to U.S. Customs records South Korean battery makers SK Innovation have supplied lithium-ion battery cells to Joby Aviation
External press release
23 Oct 2020

SK Innovation: Direction of "Battery for Next Generation"
SK Innovation Declares Ambition to 'Lead the Efforts for Battery Safety, Charging Speed and Driving Range' - SK Innovation presented its direction of "Battery for Next Generation" at InterBattery 2020.
5 Oct 2020

Regional Development of Solid-State Batteries
The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market has driven the development, manufacture and sales of batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries. In the meantime, a number of companies are betting on the next big energy storage technologies. Solid-state batteries are one of them.
Background
17 Aug 2020

EcoPro
EcoPro are a South Korean company who have expanded into the Li-ion industry and are positioning themselves as a key supplier of cathode materials.
27 Apr 2020

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.
Full profile interview
24 Mar 2020

LG Chem
LG Chem have been expanding their Li-ion business aggressively.
Full profile interview: Competitors
24 Mar 2020

Kokam (2020)
30 Jan 2020

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.