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TEESMAT at Business Booster in Lisbonne
Meet and discuss with Didier Blanchard from ESRF – The European Synchrotron, at The Business Booster, organized by EIT InnoEnergy from 28-29 September in #Lisbon on the theme ‘The race to net-zero: Balancing exploration and exploitation’. It is a great opportunity to learn more about @TEESMAT opportunities and capabilities. #battery #batterytechnology #batterycharacterization.
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TEESMAT podcast
Welcome to this podcast brought to you by TEESMAT, a project funded by the EU 2020 Horizon programme. In this podcast we explored the world of batteries, the advanced materials characterisation techniques and how the goal of the European Green deal is translated into projects and actions that aim to develop a strong European battery […]
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OPEN INNOVATION TEST BED FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
EU RESEARCH RESULTS | CORDIS
Supercharging the next generation of battery innovation Accessing cutting-edge technological support will enable Europe’s battery sector to meet industry demand for enhanced performance and greater energy efficiencies. While most vehicle batteries in circulation today are still based on lead-acid technology – first developed back in 1859 – lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are becoming increasingly popular. Key […]
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The others news
The electric vehicle revolution: Cornwall tries to revive its lithium mines
05/10/2020
+ Read moreThe English region wants to produce the metal used in car batteries but has to prove it can do so at scale Demand for lithium is set to surge over the next 10 years and the production from Cornwall can be more environmentally friendly than Chile, Australia and China, helping to produce batteries with a […]
Anticipating the European battery boom
28/09/2020
+ Read moreWith fossil fuel engines on their way out, batteries are becoming one of the world’s most important commodities. Until now, European production of electric vehicles (EVs) has been dependent on batteries from abroad, primarily from Asia. This, however, is about to change. “Investments in battery technology and production in Europe have already surpassed that of […]
EU raw materials push aims to underpin Green Deal, digital ambitions
23/09/2020
+ Read moreIncreasing the EU’s domestic supply of critical raw materials and cutting external dependencies got top billing in a new European Commission strategy on Thursday (3 September), as the bloc started to get serious about its Green Deal and digital agenda. The EU’s environmental push wants to bet big on renewable energy, electric vehicles and the […]
Phasing out primary batteries will go against Green Deal
18/09/2020
+ Read morePrimary batteries are an indispensable part of our daily lives and can last years, especially in devices with a low energy demand. That’s why they should not be considered as single-use products. In addition, primary batteries have a better eco-balance versus rechargeables in low-drain devices. The European Commission is currently reviewing the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC […]
Where’s your lithium from? EU’s New Green Deal to track critical materials
10/09/2020
+ Read moreRenewable electricity generation and storage requires huge quantities of mined raw materials. In Europe, most of these elements are currently imported and unsustainably produced. So the European Commission has hatched a new plan for obtaining them within its borders, to make the industry more sustainable and resilient against outside disruptions. The commission has launched a new industry […]
Energising the EU Green Deal through better battery chemicals management
31/08/2020
+ Read moreEurope’s climate plans have electrification at their core but in order to unlock its potential, batteries have to be managed and regulated in the right way, explain the Cross-Industry Initiative for better regulation in chemicals management (CII) Immediately after taking office in December 2019, the European Commission launched its ambitious Green Deal – a new growth strategy […]
EIT InnoEnergy backs Europe's new battery cell producer, Verkor
24/08/2020
+ Read moreVerkor, Europe’s new battery cell producer, begins its industrial journey, backed by EIT InnoEnergy, Schneider Electric and the GROUPE IDEC The French industrial company, is set to amplify battery cell production in Europe, with the support of EIT InnoEnergy, Schneider Electric and the GROUPE IDEC. The new venture will accelerate the production capacity of low-carbon batteries in southern Europe […]
How The Covid-19 Pandemic Is Impacting The Battery Sector
24/08/2020
+ Read moreThe world is in transition between a lead-acid battery past, and a future in which lithium-ion batteries are poised to supplant lead-acid batteries and to displace increasing volumes of transportation fuels. But will this year’s Covid-19 pandemic affect this transition? T Covid-19 Impact on Lithium-Ion Sector The pandemic hasn’t left the lithium battery sector untouched. […]
