➀ This article highlights the top ten electric vehicle (EV) vendors for the second quarter of 2024. It includes a ranking of the companies based on their market performance and the importance of their role in the EV industry. ➁ The list is compiled by TrendForce, a market research firm known for its insights into the semiconductor and technology sectors. ➂ The article mentions the significance of these vendors in the context of the growing EV market and their contributions to the industry.

➀ The design ensures voltage monitoring, supports integration with various monitors, and provides protection through fuse-blowing mechanisms for safety; ➁ The reference design from Texas Instruments offers a robust stacked architecture for high-accuracy voltage detection; ➂ The solution operates independently of existing monitoring Analog Front-End (AFE) and cell-balancing systems, offering seamless integration with monitors and protectors.

➀ Discusses the safety concerns of recharging lithium-ion cells from vapes; ➁ Describes a risk-reducing strategy using a borosilicate glass cooking pot and a current-limited charger; ➂ Highlights the importance of caution and the absence of built-in safety circuits in these cells.

➀ Researchers at LG Chem have developed a material to reduce the risk of battery thermal runaway and fires; ➁ The material acts as a barrier between the cathode and collector to prevent short circuits and overheating; ➂ The Safety Reinforcement Layer (SRL) has undergone extensive testing and shown promising results.

➀ The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models have a new steel shell battery, which could be the main cost driver for the new iPhone's repair price; ➁ The internal layout of the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max is consistent, but the battery of the iPhone 16 Pro is made of metal while the 16 Pro Max uses an aluminum-plastic soft package battery; ➂ The iPhone 16 series includes a new camera control button, and the mmWave antenna has been moved to the right side of the lens module.

➀ EMR has opened its first UK-based EV battery recycling centre in Birmingham; ➁ The facility will handle over 2,000 tonnes of batteries per year, focusing on reuse, repair, or recycling; ➂ The project is part of a larger initiative to create a circular supply chain for EV batteries and support the UK's transition to net zero.

➀ imec和13家欧洲合作伙伴共同开发出高性能锂金属固态电池；➁ 电池原型在EnergyVille的先进电池组装实验室制造，具有独特的“液态到固态”处理固态电解质；➂ 能量密度达到1070 Wh/L，远超目前锂离子电池的800 Wh/L；➃ 制造过程成本低，适用于现有锂离子电池生产线。

➀ Toshiba's TLX9152M photorelay is designed for high-voltage automotive batteries; ➁ It features an output withstand voltage of 900 V (min); ➂ The relay is targeted at 400-V automotive battery systems.

➀ NXP introduces an ASIL D safety-certified vehicle battery junction box controller IC; ➁ The MC33777A measures currents, voltages, and temperatures to detect faults; ➂ It includes dual signal chains, redundancy, and multiple ADCs for accuracy.

➀ An advancement in battery chemistry is promising smaller, lighter, and cheaper Li-ion cells without compromising performance at the end of life; ➁ Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory identify cathode hydrogenation as the primary cause of lithium battery degradation; ➂ Mitigating self-discharge could lead to a future of improved rechargeable batteries.

➀ The prices for metals used in batteries such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium continue to fall; ➁ The price of lithium spodumene concentrate fell by 16% q-o-q in August; ➂ The average price for square LFP cells dropped below CNY 0.4/Wh in August.

➀ Researchers at Fraunhofer IWU are developing next-generation battery cases for electric vehicles that are lighter and reduce CO2 emissions by 15%. ➁ The project, COOLBat, integrates multiple functions into smaller spaces using new lightweight materials and bio-based flame retardant coatings. ➂ Innovations include integrated cooling and load-bearing components, lightweight composite covers, and improved fire safety measures.

➀ MIT engineers have developed an ultra-small zinc-air battery, measuring 0.1mm in length, for autonomous micro-robots. ➁ This battery can power tiny circuits and sensors, freeing micro-robots from solar dependence. ➂ Potential applications include drug delivery within the human body and detecting gas pipeline leaks.

➀ Richard LeCain has been appointed as the CTO of the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). ➁ He brings over 20 years of experience in the battery industry, having worked at A123 Systems and Britishvolt. ➂ LeCain will lead technical process design, product development, and R&D activities at UKBIC.

➀ Researchers have developed a cathode homogenization strategy for all-solid-state lithium batteries, using a zero-strain material to enhance energy density and cycle life. ➁ This new approach eliminates the need for inactive additives, resulting in a more efficient and stable battery with over 20,000 cycles and high energy density. ➂ The material's stability and performance make it a strong candidate for commercial applications in electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems.

1. Magnix has developed a series of batteries for electric aviation, with the first product, Samson300, achieving an energy density of 300Wh/kg. 2. The battery claims a cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles and includes patented safety technologies. 3. Magnix CEO Reed Macdonald anticipates future developments with an energy density of 400Wh/kg or more.