Maria Guerra

1 month ago | designnews.com | Maria Guerra

GM is pioneering lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery cells for future electric vehicles. Learn how LMR compares to LFP and NMCA in terms of range, cost, and performance. Maria Guerra, Senior Editor-Battery TechnologyMay 13, 2025A full-size prototype LMR battery cell.Courtesy of General Motors. General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced a significant advancement in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology: the commercialization of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells.

1 month ago | batterytechonline.com | Maria Guerra

New survey reveals 70% of Americans support BESS projects, with regional preferences for reliable power and lower electricity costs. Maria Guerra, Senior Editor-Battery TechnologyMay 23, 2025The Battery Energy Storage Systems market in the US is experiencing rapid growth.Petovarga/ iStock / Getty Images PlusThe battery energy storage systems (BESS) market in the US is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for grid stability, renewable energy integration, and energy resilience.

1 month ago | batterytechonline.com | Maria Guerra

Automaker Ford adjusts electric vehicle plans, allowing rival to use part of its Kentucky battery facility. Maria Guerra, Senior Editor-Battery TechnologyMay 21, 2025Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.In a significant shift in electric vehicle (EV) strategy, Ford Motor Company is scaling back its ambitious EV plans by allowing rival Nissan to use part of its flagship US battery plant in Kentucky, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

1 month ago | batterytechonline.com | Maria Guerra

IEA report highlights major shifts in EV battery prices, rising LFP adoption, and China’s increasing dominance in global manufacturing.

1 month ago | batterytechonline.com | Maria Guerra

Expert insights into modern electrode calendering, cleaning automation, and production efficiency from BW Converting. Discover how new technologies are shaping battery manufacturing. Maria Guerra, Senior Editor-Battery TechnologyMay 14, 2025The EPIC System.Courtesy of BW ConvertingThe electrode calendering process stands as a critical step in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, where electrode materials are compressed between rollers to achieve specific density and thickness requirements.