Dr. Nathanael Downes, Research Scientist, recently visited Polaris Battery Labs in Oregon. It was exciting to work with and learn from the team at Polaris who have years of experience in battery testing and development.… Read More »
Dr. Michelle Tokarz, VP of Partnerships and Innovation, recently attended the NAATBatt 2023 conference in Litchfield Park, AZ, interacting with many lithium-ion battery experts and learning more about current trends within the industry, from some of the brightest minds the field has to offer. … Read More »
Dr. Michelle Tokarz, VP of Partnerships and Innovation, and Dr. Downes worked in the University of Michigan Battery Lab (UMBL) making slurries, building battery cells, and running cycle testing. … Read More »
In my role as Research Scientist with The Coretec Group, I was excited to learn more broadly about state-of-the-art approaches to battery development and identify by what benchmarks experts in the field determine success in a battery.… Read More »
The Detroit Auto Show provided interesting insights into the future of the automotive industry, particularly electric vehicles. The resounding theme throughout the show was the evolution from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric. The movement toward EV cars was evident by the way they showcased EVs and emphasized emerging EV technology.… Read More »
In my role as VP of Partnerships and Innovation at The Coretec Group, I recently attended The Battery Show in Novi, MI in order to understand recent industry trends. This annual event showcases new innovations in battery technology, battery ecosystems, and the supply chain, and attracts nearly all stakeholders in the industry. … Read More »
Most players in this ecosystem acknowledge the very real tension between the anticipated increased demand for electric vehicles (and the associated batteries needed to power them) and the current supply chain issues. Strategies that were discussed to attempt to address this tension mainly included innovations in battery technologies needed to increase performance.… Read More »
With our Endurion battery program making strides, the team at The Coretec Group is excited to be out and about soaking up everything we can about the electric vehicle industry and lithium-ion battery development. … Read More »
In my role as VP of Partnerships and Innovation, I am always attempting to understand current technology and market trends related to The Coretec Group’s products, and most recently, trends related to battery development as it relates to electrification. To that end, I recently attended the International Battery Seminar and Conference in Orlando, Florida. Here are my main takeaways:… Read More »
The widespread push for electrification is driving demand for greater supplies of lithium-based batteries to power electric vehicles and expand stationary power storage. Recognizing that incremental changes to the status quo will not be enough to satisfy demand, the U.S. Department of Energy is encouraging government and industry collaboration to expand the domestic battery supply chain.… Read More »
