Battery Insiders

In this episode, our podcast speakers Asma Sharafi, Cell Design Manager, and Rizwan Dard, Senior Strategy Manager at Cuberg, share Cuberg's growth and advancement path since its acquisition by Northvolt in 2021. Leveraging Northvolt's support, Cuberg is scaling up lithium metal anode technology with liquid electrolytes, optimizing performance and safety for aviation, high-performance vehic...

In this episode, our podcast speaker Fabrice Stassin from the Battery European Partnership Association (BEPA) discusses BEPA's role in advancing Europe's battery industry. Since its inception by the European Commission, BEPA has been channelling substantial funding to build a robust battery value chain, from raw materials to recycling. The conversation covers BEPA's strategic vision, t...

Summary: Our podcast speaker, Kristin Hengstebeck, Director of Business Development and Market Research at The Metals Company (TMC) discusses the positioning of deep-sea polymetallic nodules as a source of critical raw materials for the transition away from fossil fuels, and to support global development. The company has piloted both collection and processing of polymetallic nodules rich in nickel...

Our guest speaker, Andy Leach from BloombergNEF , provided an outlook into the sodium-ion battery market in 2023 . He discussed the latest trends and developments, including benchmarking cost estimates for sodium-ion batteries compared to other battery technologies. Additionally, he highlighted key milestones and advancements in the sodium battery industry, shedding light on its potential impact o...

In this podcast, the speaker discusses the implications of EU battery regulations on the BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) industry in Europe. The speaker express her opinion on how these regulations can enhance sustainability and quality standards within the EU market. Additionally, the speaker addresses the utilization of different cell chemistries such as NMC, LFP, and Na-ion, offering insi...

This podcast focuses on the repurposing of EV batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). Lorenzo Bergamaschi highlights Allye's approach to using intact EV battery packs for grid applications, avoiding the complex and costly process of dismantling and reassembling batteries. He emphasizes the importance of safety, the innovative testing and grading system developed with their EV recycler part...

Reflection on the " Closing the Loop: Repurposed EV Batteries in Mobile On-grid ESS " Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Lorenzo Bergamaschi (Allye) This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke . Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

This episode highlights HydroVolt's approach to battery recycling and focuses on its innovative approach to battery recycling, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration across the industry. Andreas Frydensvang stresses the importance of collaboration and open dialogue across the value chain to improve recycling practices to handle different battery chemistries like LFP, and the...

Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on  1st March 2024  on the topic of   The Future of Battery-Powered Aviation: From Drones to Passenger Planes  The special guest for this episode was  ⁠Katie Maze (Amprius Technologies) Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan,   ⁠ ⁠Mariam Awara⁠ ⁠ , and  ⁠ ⁠Dr. Simon Engelke ⁠⁠ . Search for the Battery R...

Reflection on the " The Future of Battery-Powered Aviation: From Drones to Passenger Planes " Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest  ⁠ Katie Maze (Amprius Technologies) This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke . Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

The podcast episode featuring John Kem , (President of American Battery Factory), provides insights into the challenges and strategies involved in establishing a domestic battery supply chain focused on producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. It explores the competitiveness of LFP batteries, highlighting the importance of electrode design and leveraging U.S. and European technology t...

Reflection on the " US battery supply chain and LFP batteries " Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest  John Kem ⁠ , (President of American Battery Factory) This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke . Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

The podcast episode features insights on energy transformation and clean tech investments and notes the growing trend of private investment in clean tech despite macroeconomic challenges. Katherine discusses the different regions' contributions to the climate space, highlighting China's early leadership in electrification, the US's strength in technology innovation but lag in manufactu...

Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on  17th JAN 2024  on the topic of  The Emergence of On-Device AI Applications and Impact on Battery Life  The special guests for this episode was  Dr. Raj Talluri (President and CEO, Enovix Corporation) Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan,   ⁠ ⁠Mariam Awara⁠ ⁠ , and  ⁠ ⁠Dr. Simon Engelke ⁠⁠ . Search...

Reflection on the " The Emergence of On-Device AI Applications and Impact on Battery Life " Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest  Dr. Raj Talluri (President and CEO, Enovix Corporation)  This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke . Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

The podcast episode features insights on life cycle assessments (LCAs) and carbon footprints in the context of lithium ion batteries. The speakers emphasize the importance of life cycle assessment methodology, especially in the context of European battery regulations. The discussion also highlights the narrow focus on carbon footprint in regulations, with hope for the industry to adopt a broader l...

This episode provides a brief overview of solid-state batteries, particularly those developed by Blue Solutions . The speakers, Richard Bouveret and Sriram Claude Ramanoudjame highlight the advantages of solid-state batteries, emphasizing their use of solid electrolytes, making batteries smaller and with higher energy density. Blue Solutions emphasizes a holistic understanding of battery technolog...

This episode provides a brief overview of the Indonesia Nickel Miners Association, highlighting its role as a bridge between industry players and the government. @Meidy Katrin discusses the association's efforts to establish a benchmark price for nickel transactions in Indonesia. This initiative aims to ensure fair practices, pay royalties to the government, and increase the value added from t...

The episode delves into the trends in the battery market, focusing on nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, and lithium carbonate. Shirley Wang highlights the concerns about the demand for EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) affecting the market dynamics. The podcast episode also engages on the impact of the European Union Battery Regulation, presenting challenges and opportunities for enterprises, inc...

This podcast episode highlights the increasing demand for battery research due to the growing electric vehicle market, leading to the emergence of consortiums and research institutions dedicated to studying batteries from different perspectives. Israel Temprano also emphasizes the difference between the academic and industrial sides of battery research, focusing on the growing interest from compan...

Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on  14th Jul 2023  on the topic of  Natural nano silicon  The special guests for this episode was  Andre Zeitoun  and  Jake Entwistle Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan,   ⁠Mariam Awara⁠ , and  ⁠Dr. Simon Engelke ⁠ . Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on the first Saturd...

Reflection on the " Natural nano silicon as a battery anode resource " Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest   Andre Zeitoun  and  Jake Entwistle   This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke . Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

Listen to a Battery Revolution Clubhouse Session recorded on  3rd JUNE 2023  on the topic of  Battery Value Chains with Catena-X The special guests for this episode was  Dr. Maria Fay ⁠ & ⁠ Marius Pohl ⁠   Monthly Battery Revolution Clubhouse Sessions are co-hosted by Katherine Kan,  ⁠Mariam Awara⁠ , and  ⁠Dr. Simon Engelke⁠ . Search for the Battery Revolution Club on Clubhouse and join us on...

Reflection on the " Closing the loops in the battery value chain on the example of Catena-X automotive network " Battery Revolution Clubhouse session with special guest  Dr. Maria Fay & Marius Pohl   This Battery Insiders Reflection episode is co-hosted by Bhavya Jha and Dr. Simon Engelke. Listen to the full recording of the Clubhouse Session for more insights on the topic.

In this conversation, Julia and Simon discuss how the automotive sector has shifted focus on batteries, supply chains, and raw materials, emphasising sustainability and resilience. The episode also features the state of the European automotive sector in relation to electric vehicles and battery production.