5 stories tagged cathode on EV Digest.
Tesla has reportedly produced its first Cybercab unit at Gigafactory Texas, featuring cathode materials manufactured entirely in-house. This development marks a significant step for the automaker in vertically integrating its battery production, potentially impacting future EV costs and supply chains.
Porsche is pioneering sustainable battery production by successfully implementing a closed-loop recycling process for end-of-life EV batteries. This initiative allows the automaker to extract valuable materials and manufacture new cathodes, significantly reducing its reliance on virgin raw materials for its future electric vehicles.
Ten-Nine Technologies is boosting its manufacturing capacity for TENIX, an advanced cathode additive designed to significantly extend the lifespan and maintain performance of EV batteries. This innovative material, produced at a new commercial-scale facility in Oklahoma, helps combat the chemical degradation that naturally occurs as batteries age. By integrating TENIX into cathode manufacturing, the company aims to enhance battery durability for a wide range of electric vehicles.
New research indicates that a specific manufacturing flaw in high-nickel, manganese-containing EV battery cathodes could lead to premature battery degradation. This discovery suggests that while these chemistries aim to boost range and reduce reliance on expensive materials, improper handling of precursors during production might compromise their long-term durability.
Integrals Power, a UK-based company, has announced successful external validation of its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active material. Cell tests at the University of St Andrews confirmed a specific capacity exceeding 153 mAh/g, positioning their UK-produced LFP favorably against existing Chinese market leaders. This advancement could bolster the Western supply chain for crucial EV battery components.
