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'Can't Be Done By One Company': Factorial Is Rallying A Team To Build Solid-State Batteries

Instead of going solo, Factorial is bringing specialized battery companies together for solid-state tech.

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Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem

Can you really mass-produce solid state batteries on existing battery lines? Factorial and SK On plan to find out.

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The 8-Hour challenge: SK On says solid-state robot batteries must justify a 4x manufacturing cost jump to replace 'inferior' lithium-ion

SK On says solid-state batteries can close the gap, but only if the math holds for companies.

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Hyundai’s $5 Billion EV Battery Plant In Georgia Powers Up

The automaker is teaming up with Korean battery maker SK On to supply batteries to the nearby Metaplant America.

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Intel hires former SK hynix chief Lee Seok-hee to lead advanced packaging

Intel has appointed former SK hynix and SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee as a senior vice president in its foundry business. Lee will lead advanced packaging and system integration efforts, a crucial area for Intel's push into next-generation AI systems. His extensive experience in high-scale technology and manufacturing is expected…

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Intel hires former SK hynix chief Seok-Hee Lee to lead Intel Foundry advanced packaging — company establishing section as 'focused business with dedicated leadership'

Intel has appointed Seok-Hee Lee, the former chief executive of memory maker SK hynix and battery maker SK On, as executive vice president of Intel Foundry.

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Ford’s New Battery Container Is Here To Take On The Tesla Megapack

Ford Energy’s LFP-powered DC block was designed to last 20 years and packs over 5 megawatt-hours of energy.

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Ford’s EV Reset Leaves A Multibillion-Dollar Hole In The Battery Industry

Plus, 16 states sue the Trump administration for freezing EV charging funds and Scout Motors gets license to sell directly to customers.

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Budget Tesla Model Y And Model 3 Land With A Thud

Plus, Ford and SK On have parted ways and U.S. automakers sound renewed fears of Chinese automakers and software.

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Tesla Battery Maker CATL, Rival BYD Dominate Global EV Battery Market As Sector Records Nearly 35% Growth From January To August

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technologies Ltd. (CATL), rival BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF) continue to dominate the global EV battery market in 2025.

Benzinga

SK On Just Pushed Solid-State EV Batteries Closer to Reality

Korean battery giant SK On and U.S. start-up Solid Power are getting closer to making solid-state batteries a reality.

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Trump wanted Korean battery builders to stay. How dependent is Europe on Korean EV battery makers?

Europe heavily relies on South Korean-run factories for EV batteries. About 75 per cent of existing battery cell manufacturing capacity in Europe is owned by Korean companies, 50 per cent of which is owned by LG, according to the International Energy Agency.

Euronews

Exxon Mobil Unveils Synthetic Graphite To Boost EV Battery Life By 30%

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) announced it has developed a new synthetic graphite that could extend the life of electric-vehicle batteries by up to 30%.

Benzinga

Tesla, GM Supplier CATL Dominates Global EV Battery Supply Charts With 37.5% Market Share, BYD Emerges 2nd

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) EV battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technologies Ltd. (CATL) has topped the global EV battery market, leading the sector with a healthy lead over closest rival BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF).

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Ford, SK On Kickstart EV Battery Production At $5 Billion Kentucky Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) will begin production activities at the Kentucky EV battery plant, which the company established alongside South Korean Battery Manufacturer SK On.

InsideEVs

Ford May Become America's Battery Dealer

Ford might sell off its excess EV battery supply to other automakers through its joint venture, BlueOval SK.

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Ford’s $5.8 Billion EV Battery Plant In Kentucky Powers Up

Ford's battery joint venture with the South Korean manufacturer SK On just started making American-made EV batteries in Kentucky.

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Solid-State Batteries May Be A 'Weapon' To Beat China, SK On Says

Korean battery giant SK On’s U.S. operations are far bigger than you think. Now, it’s going all in on battery R&D.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Eligible For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Again

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has regained full eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit after a four month hiatus. Despite it being built in the United States at Hyundai Motor’s Metaplant in Georgia, the latest iteration of the electric crossover was nowhere to be seen on the EPA list…

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As Tesla Falters, China's BYD Pulls Ahead With 5-Minute EV Charging

You know, I don't actually agree with the concept of framing every electric vehicle-related news story around Tesla. Sure, it's an easy way to put numbers on the board if you run a publication that covers business, technology, the auto industry or the stock market. But it's more than a…

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The U.S. Is About To Nearly Double Its Battery Production Capacity

Amidst last year's presidential elections and all the political and cultural firestorm that came with it, it was easy to ignore the quiet revolution that was underway in the U.S.: a battery manufacturing blitz.

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Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 As Tariffs 'Take A Bite' Out Of Profits

Volvo was forced to hike the starting price of its flagship electric SUV, the EX90, even before it hit the showroom floor. Because of the increased tariffs on Chinese-made batteries, the Volvo EX90 now starts at $81,290 including shipping, $3,300 more than originally intended.

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Discounts Until Its Tax Credits Are Back

With a built-in Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, more range, upgraded software and a new all-terrain XRT model, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 may be one of the most promising new electric vehicles on the market. Yet despite now being made in Georgia instead of South Korea, the…

InsideEVs

Scout's Home State Blocks Direct EV Sales. This Bill Might Change That

Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors broke ground on its new $2 billion electric vehicle plant in South Carolina last year. That factory is expected to roll out EV and EREV trucks and SUVs in the 2027-2028 timeframe. Scout also wants to skip the dealers and sell directly to you through an online…

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Kia EV9 U.S. Production Slows Amid Stricter IRA Rules

The Kia EV9 is in a league of its own at the moment. It's the only offering of its kind in the $50,000-$70,000 price bracket. In October, it even outsold the smaller and more affordable EV6. The numbers speak to America’s love affair with big, family-friendly SUVs—especially ones that go electric. But…

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