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Large-Format BESS Cells: 314Ah to 587Ah and Beyond
Grid storage cells have grown quickly. The 280Ah and 314Ah LFP prismatic cells that defined the early 2020s are being displaced by 500Ah-plus formats, with 587Ah, 628Ah and 684Ah in production or launch, and claims above 1000Ah announced [1]. The interesting engineering question is where the benefit actually lands. Most of it shows up at…
LMR Cathodes: Lithium Manganese-Rich Cells Explained
Lithium manganese-rich (LMR) cathodes are back in the conversation because a major automaker has put dates on them. General Motors and LG Energy Solution have said they will build prismatic LMR cells at Ultium Cells, with pre-production at an LG facility by late 2027 and commercial production in the US in 2028 [1]. This post…
Why Is the US Regulating E-Bike and Scooter Batteries?
Summary for battery pack producers The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed making battery safety for e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards and similar products a federal legal requirement. Today it is a patchwork of voluntary UL standards, retailer conditions and city rules. If a final rule follows the proposal, compliance would be required 180 days…