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Yesterday was Battery Day! As a global market leader in battery manufacturing being responsible for one-third of the world’s car batteries, this day marks for Clarios, also manufacturing VARTA Automotive batteries, the beginning of our exciting journey as we are celebrating the birthday of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the battery.  It was a long way from the battery known as the "voltaic column" to today's state-of-the-art low-voltage battery without no car or truck can run including electric and hybrid vehicles. Did you know that up to 99 percent of the materials in our batteries can be recovered, recycled and reused to make new batteries?  225 years after Volta's pioneering invention, Clarios has now announced the next step: the development of particularly environmentally friendly sodium-ion batteries together with our Swedish partner Altris allowing us to drive with our solutions the transformation in the automotive industry with its megatrends #digitalization, #electrification and #circularity. As we celebrate Battery Day, let’s also acknowledge the engineers, scientists, customers and strategic partners around the world who are working with us towards this goal. Together, we are developing advanced batteries that not only meet today’s needs but exceed them to ensure a sustainable mobility. 

AESC's $1.5 billion investment in an #EV battery plant in Florence, South Carolina, is set to create 1,080 new jobs, marking a significant economic and technological boost for the region. This move signals confidence in the growing #EV market and the demand for advanced battery technology. The plant will not only contribute to the local economy but also play a vital role in the #EV supply chain, supporting the shift towards sustainable transportation. This is an exciting development for South Carolina, showcasing how green technology investments can create job opportunities and drive regional growth. #EVIndustry #GreenJobs #EconomicGrowth #ElectricVehicles eMobi Labs https://bit.ly/3xe1wbc

RK Logistics Joins City of Fremont at "Battery Summit," Promotes City's Leading Role in Lithium-Ion Battery Production, Distribution — PRBuzz.co — #P #Event reinforces Fremont's demonstrated #commitment and #success in #supporting #growth of #advanced #manufacturing cleantech #jobs - Spotlights expanding resources and capabilities as new #hightech facilities for #battery #storage #logistics #EV #support come #online - Previews the #opening by #RK Logistics of California's largest lithium battery #distribution facility, and the first to be compliant with the #latest #California #building and #safety #code #standards for batteries. FREMONT, Calif., April 30, 2024 BATTERIES R US – The City of Fremont is rapidly emerging as the nation's hub for lithium-ion batteries. Pictured at a recent city-sponsored Battery Summit are

We’ve obviously got NIMBYs. And now following the excellent news about the Tata Group’s investment in Somerset, we might have a new group: GIMBYs (gigafactory in my backyard of course). It's good to see the local and national positivity about this important news for the UK. It will be interesting to see whether the gigafactory news has any bearing on today’s byelection in nearby Somerton & Frome. The Liberal Democrats are still odds on to take the seat. What’s needed now is more gigafactories in the UK which has been well covered by the The Faraday Institution. Create an ecosystem of these, fire up local electric dreams and just see the rise of the GIMBY.. If only it were that easy. The government has backed the Somerset plant with a very large subsidy and likely a cut price energy deal despite saying we are not in a subsidy war. The challenge now is to provide more support for others and create the conditions for more inward investment. The industrial strategy for advanced manufacturing and the battery sector is needed too.      It’s interesting to see the local sentiment towards gigafactories. The same can’t always be said about other parts of the industrial market. Even in a time where we have to industrialise for a net zero world. This article has lots of positivity but it also notes that feeling is not 100% universal and as usual as with many industrial schemes, local traffic fears are singled out by some people. Here’s the thing: many people believe in gigafactories without ever seeing inside one. But people are unprepared to ever believe in transport models. #gigafactories #electricvehicles #manufacturing #camarguelife

Dynamic times for innovation in the heartland! A new report anticipates 25,400 new EV-related jobs in Ohio by 2030, fueled by $8 billion in investment from the likes of American Honda Motor Company, Inc., General Motors, and Ford Motor Company over just the past year and a half. Of course, this growth doesn’t come without challenges. To ensure our workforce is ready, we have to recruit from untapped talent pools, scale advanced manufacturing education, and retain graduates from local universities. The report notes competition is stiff: "Every state is pursuing electrification investments and courting industry and private market players, as incentives to build and assemble in America are at an all-time high." #FutureOfWork #EV #Investment #Manufacturing #Innovation

Demand for EVs is on the rise—and so is the demand for skilled labor. In Michigan, coordinated pipeline efforts are ramping up according to Ashlee Breitner, the workforce development director at the University of Michigan’s new Electric Vehicle Center. Learn more about Michigan's EV ecosystem and the labor pipeline it's creating to bring mobility into the future via Tech Brew.

Dear battery experts,   today, the renowned DER SPIEGEL tells us “German Automotive Industry – We Can Do Everything Except Batteries”. I would not like to leave this without comment. Yes, Germany has a historically grown deficit of experience in the field of lithium-ion batteries. But: There is hardly any other area in which Germany has invested so successfully in recent years. Some facts: German automotive industry is massively expanding its production capacities for battery cells. ✔ Battery modules and systems have been successfully manufactured in Germany for many years. ✔ German machinery and equipment supplier have a top international position. ✔ Battery research and development projects receive great support from German ministries. ✔ German universities are working intensively on training future battery experts. ✔ A strong battery supply industry is establishing itself, from active materials to passive components. ✔ German battery recycling companies are investing heavily in capacity expansion. ✔   So shouldn’t it be much more “German Automotive Industry – We Invest Heavily in Battery”?   #Elektromobilität #eMobilität #eMobility #Batterie #battery #Batterieproduktion #BatteryProduction #Recycling #Gigafactory #Maschinenbau #engineering

ICHIGAN: THE MOBILITY STATE & HOME TO GAMIC - Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge For more than 100 years Michigan has been developing, testing and deploying technologies the future depends on. With next-generation mobility and electrification solutions, Michigan is the state that boldly drives the world forward. Mobility is in Michigan’s DNA. Our proven track record of success in next-generation automotive technology and EV battery manufacturing makes our state a top choice for high-growth startups and innovative companies. Here, businesses can quickly scale from ideation all the way through production and distribution thanks to our complete mobility ecosystem and talent support, which includes the nation’s #1 engineering workforce. Our statewide mobility strategy ensures Michigan will always be the global leader in the future of transportation for years to come. Michigan Economic Development Corporation GAMIC - Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge https://lnkd.in/gSxdxwGx