but the release date has not been determined. In October 2021, in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and invested in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). * See section III-1-6 for description of Ultium Technology Cadillac Celestiq(Photo:Copyright ©GM) Ford   In the July 2...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

o open in FY2027, but postponed. Fuel cell system USA Brownstown,Michigan Fuel Cell System Manufacturing(GM 50%, Honda 50%) USD 85 million Jan. 2024 Fuel cell system Jeffersonville,Ohio LG Energy Solution USD 4.4 billion H2 2025 Lithium-ion battery/Approx. 40 GWh Canada Ontario POSCO Future M(Cathode material), Asahi Kasei Battery Separator(lithium-ion battery separator) (Total) Approx.CAD 15 billion Scheduled to open in 2028, but postpon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/09/03

n sites in Japan, and the Japanese domestic group also consists of two subsidiaries and three joint ventures with Japanese companies. Exhibit: All solid-state battery demonstrator BASF's eMobility solutions proposed with solid-state batteriesMore than 20 material solutions, including HED™ cathode material, are used.   The exhibit was an all-solid-state battery pack for EVs, which was shown for the first time at a Japanese exhibition...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/19

rformance and cost are both excellent, but lithium dendrites and supply chain issues still need to be resolved. The use of lithium metal anodes is expected to be first used in the eVTOL field in 2025, and then gradually installed in EVs between 2025 and 2030.   (5) Lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material   Lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) materials are considered an upgrade of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) materials. Based on th...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/12

t each regional plant, new equipment is being installed and lines are being renovated so that vehicles with various powertrains can be assembled on the same production line.   For EV batteries, the company is promoting a strategy of using two types of battery technology: batteries that use ternary cathode materials (nickel, manganese, and cobalt: NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The company is working with four battery manufactur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Sierra EV, and next-generation Bolt in 2025. In October 2021, in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and invested in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). ＊ III-1-6 Individual descriptions   Ford In the July 2022 announcement of its business strategy, Ford stated it would produce 2 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

e system is now ready for testing.       In Stuttgart, LANXESS showed how the company is driving forward the development of regional supply chains for battery materials in Europe.   As demand for sustainable alternatives increases, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is gaining popularity as an active cathode material, replacing less environmentally friendly options such as cobalt and nickel. LANXESS's sustainable chemicals for cathode mater...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/13

It will deliver P6 prismatic batteries for Hyundai Motor’s next-generation EVs for the European market for the period of seven years from 2026 to 2032. It marks Samsung SDI’s first delivery of EV batteries to Hyundai Motor. The P6 prismatic batteries boast a higher 91% nickel content in the NCA cathode material and a maximum energy density with a unique silicon material to be applied to the anode material. The company will produce EV batterie...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/25

L, as well as delaying by a year the start of production at one of two battery plants it is building in partnership with SK On.   In addition, Ford is working to secure materials for EV batteries. In Canada, the company will invest jointly with SK On and EcoPro CAM Canada LP (EcoPro BM) to build a cathode material plant. For lithium for batteries, the company has supply contracts with four companies in the U.S., Canada, and Chile.   EV sales gr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

age systems. The initial inspection of the factory building is scheduled to be completed in April 2024, and the specific timing of equipment delivery will be determined based on the status of customer orders.   Building an eco-chain Dazhou Hi-Tech Zone: A production base for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials in Dazhou, Sichuan Province. The production line for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/02

hub for EV batteries by utilizing nickel ore natural resources in the country. State-owned enterprises, automobile manufacturers, and battery companies are cooperating to build a supply chain for EVs and automotive batteries including the mining and refining of nickel ore, producing precursors and cathode materials, and battery recycling.   Regarding activities related to vehicle production, some OEMs are increasing their production capacities ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/12

ed acquisition date is August 31, 2023. Afterwards, EcoPro BM intends to build a positive electrode active material plant in North America through the acquisition of EcoCAM Canada. August 2023 Ford, along with Korea's SK On and EcoPro BM, announced that they will invest CAD 1.2 billion to build a cathode material plant in Becancour, Quebec, Canada, to supply battery materials for Ford's upcoming electric vehicles (EV). POSCO Future M Co., Ltd...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/01/10

can improve the ion permeation inside the electrode and increase the high power charging and discharging performance of the battery. - Introduce micro/nanostructure design to effectively improve the lithium dendrite formation issue. Chemical stability - Compatibility issues exist between current cathode materials and solid electrolytes. Upon contact, a space-charge layer is formed and the interfacial impedance increases, thereby reducing batte...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/25

m, on the other hand, is more or less constant and without rest phases. Therefore, it is important to adapt the algorithm of the BMS to the different SoC behaviors.   Battery chemistry and battery type are also a challenge for the BMS.   The open circuit voltage (OCV), mainly characterized by the cathode material is commonly used to estimate the SoC and the SoH (state of health) of the battery.   The graph below shows that the course and slop...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/28

d Glencore plc of Switzerland for cobalt. In October 2021, in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and is investing in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). ＊ III-1-6 Individual descriptions   Ford In July 2022, the company announced the latest version of its business strategy, "Ford+...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

Sulfide-based electrolytes are mechanically softer and more malleable than oxide electrolytes and are easier to process, as no sintering is required. However, these materials are currently available only in research quantities and their chemical compatibility with lithium-metal and high-performance cathode materials is limited.   By comparison, polymer electrolytes offer better material availability and processability [3]. “Before we can see...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/20

t users’ driving range requirements, and the technology focus is directed toward solving pain points regarding battery safety, cost, and reduced range in winter. From now, it will be necessary to develop high safety levels and high energy density in order to replace conventional fuel vehicles. Cathode material safety In addition to sticking to the lithium iron phosphate route, the company has launched system structures such as a module-less ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/08

w brands, new projects, technical cooperation in new markets, supply-demand collaboration, expansion of overseas business, and business models based on long-life batteries. In February 2023, NIO established a comprehensive strategic partnership over the battery industry chain with lithium battery cathode material supplier Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.   Infrastructure for swappable batteries   As of March 31, 2023, NIO has ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/13

tion hub for EV batteries by using its abundant nickel ore natural resources. State-owned enterprises as well as domestic and overseas battery companies are cooperating to build a supply chain for EVs and automotive batteries including the mining and refining of nickel ore, producing precursors and cathode materials, and recyclin.   The Indonesian government is also focusing on building the charging infrastructure to popularize the use of EVs. T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/01/27

m and Glencore plc of Switzerland for cobalt. In October 2021, in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and invested in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material).   In 2021, GM changed the corporate logo to be more environmentally conscious, and aims to electrify all models by 2035.* III-1-6 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/11