Topic: battery manufacturing
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US Battery Production Stalls as Natron Liquidates
Natron, a sodium-ion battery startup, shut down after failing to secure UL certification and funding, highlighting persistent challenges in U.S. domestic battery production. The closure underscores the difficulty of scaling production without long-term policy support, as seen in similar failures ...
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Massive $1.5 Trillion Lithium Deposit Found in Unexpected U.S. State
A colossal $1.5 trillion lithium deposit has been confirmed along the Oregon-Nevada border, set to boost U.S. clean energy by invigorating domestic battery manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. The lithium is contained in zinnwaldite within a weathered volcanic caldera, of...
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Inside GM's Lab: The Race to Build Better EV Batteries
GM is conducting rigorous battery testing under extreme conditions, simulating years of real-world usage in months to ensure durability and performance for electric vehicles. Despite market challenges and regulatory changes impacting EV adoption, GM is advancing lithium manganese rich (LMR) batte...
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