ABTC acquires former Aqua Metals facility 600 400 Batteries International

ABTC acquires former Aqua Metals facility

March 16, 2023: American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has acquired a former Aqua Metals facility in Nevada in a $27 million deal to launch a lithium ion battery recycling operation,…

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BCI hails bill to end ‘unfair’ batteries tax 819 1024 Batteries International

BCI hails bill to end ‘unfair’ batteries tax

March 16, 2023: Battery Council International has welcomed a proposed new US law that would eliminate taxes on lead oxide, antimony and sulfuric acid. The USA Batteries Act, introduced by…

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Clarios wins ethical company award 705 478 Batteries International

Clarios wins ethical company award

March 16, 2023: Clarios announced on March 13 it had been recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies by Ethisphere. The honour is bestowed on companies that demonstrate…

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EU risks ‘losing all’ in giga stakes: study 741 451 Batteries International

EU risks ‘losing all’ in giga stakes: study

March 9, 2023: Nearly 70% of Europe’s overall planned pipeline of lithium ion battery cells production capacity by 2030 is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, according…

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John Devitt, VRLA developer passes away 334 361 Batteries International

John Devitt, VRLA developer passes away

March 9, 2023: It is with sadness that we have to record the death of John Devitt, arguably the key figure in the development of the modern VRLA battery. He…

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Cabot ‘still committed to Pb’ as Li battery tech lab opens 700 439 Batteries International

Cabot ‘still committed to Pb’ as Li battery tech lab opens

March 9, 2023: Cabot is opening a new lab in Germany to help boost lithium ion battery tech for EVs — but the materials firm told Batteries International it remains…

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Ecobat’s Italy lead production freeze enters sixth month 1024 696 Batteries International

Ecobat’s Italy lead production freeze enters sixth month

March 9, 2023: Ecobat’s suspension of lead production at its Paderno and Marcianise plants in Italy is continuing into its sixth month — and the facilities are not expected to…

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North America lead battery production ‘exceeds 206GWh’ 1024 576 Batteries International

North America lead battery production ‘exceeds 206GWh’

March 9, 2023: Annual lead battery manufacturing capacity in North America is now in excess of 206GWh, according to latest data published on March 2. Essential Energy Everyday — an…

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India’s Exide Industries joins CBI 1024 777 Batteries International

India’s Exide Industries joins CBI

March 9, 2023: The Consortium for Battery Innovation has welcomed its latest member organization from India — Exide Industries. CBI director Alistair Davidson announced the move on March 6. Other…

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East Penn promotes Stanislawczyk, Weeber and Maleschitz 462 184 Batteries International

East Penn promotes Stanislawczyk, Weeber and Maleschitz

March 2, 2023: East Penn Manufacturing has promoted Pete Stanislawczyk to EVP and chief commercial officer, in a trio of high-level appointments announced by the lead batteries major. Christy Weeber…

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