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OneD Battery Sciences and Koch Modular Partner for the Large-Scale Production of Silicon-Graphite Anode Materials for Next-Generation EV Batteries

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

OneD Battery Sciences (“OneD”), the leader in silicon anode technologies for EV batteries, and Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC (Koch Modular), a global leader in process engineering design and modular construction, today announced their strategic partnership centered on enabling large-scale production of silicon-graphite anode materials for the next generation of affordable electric vehicles (EV).

Key Points: 
  • OneD Battery Sciences (“OneD”), the leader in silicon anode technologies for EV batteries, and Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC (Koch Modular), a global leader in process engineering design and modular construction, today announced their strategic partnership centered on enabling large-scale production of silicon-graphite anode materials for the next generation of affordable electric vehicles (EV).
  • OneD and Koch Modular are currently designing the first integrated North American plant to produce 20,000 tons of silicon-graphite anode material per year, enough for the batteries of about 1,000,000 EVs annually.
  • “Koch Modular is the right partner to quickly increase the production scale and reduce the costs of silicon anode materials,” said Vincent Pluvinage , Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, OneD Battery Sciences.
  • Both silane and EV-grade graphite are now considered critical materials for the EV supply chains in the USA and Europe.

The Future of Thai Content Shines Brightly with Thai Soft Power Enabling it to Travel the World

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Friday, October 13, 2023

There was much optimism on the future of video and content, with many speakers agreeing that it was indeed Thailand's time on the world stage.

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  • There was much optimism on the future of video and content, with many speakers agreeing that it was indeed Thailand's time on the world stage.
  • "People are now recognizing that Thai can be a Korean option, or even a better version," said Win.
  • For Birathon Kasemsri Na Ayudhaya, Chief Content Strategy, Investment & Partnership Officer, CP Group and True Corporation, soft power was about building brand love for Thailand.
  • "Soft power is created by emotional value and emotional connection and video is the intersection of every form of emotional communication," he added.

CVD Equipment Corporation Receives System Order for the Production of High Performance Nanomaterials Used in Electric Vehicle Batteries

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Currently, most electric vehicles are either too expensive for the broad mass of customers or their range is too prohibitive.

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  • Currently, most electric vehicles are either too expensive for the broad mass of customers or their range is too prohibitive.
  • The reasons for this are the limited energy density and the high cost of batteries.
  • Leveraging its extensive 40+ years of CVD experience, CVD Equipment Corporation designs and manufactures CVD and CVI (chemical vapor infiltration) systems to advance the state of the art in nanotechnology materials.
  • This order expands our installed base into Europe of our production systems for lithium-ion battery nanomaterials.” said Emmanuel Lakios, President and CEO of CVD Equipment Corporation.

OneD Battery Sciences Expands Management Team, With Experts Joining from Infineon & Nixon Peabody to Support EV Customer Growth

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences ("OneD"), the leader in silicon-based automotive battery technology, today announces the addition of two proven industry and sector experts. Jan-Marc Luchies, PhD, joins OneD from Infineon as COO, and Ron Lopez, JD, joins the company's senior management team as General Counsel & CLO (Chief Licensing Officer). Lopez was previously a partner at Nixon Peabody, an international law firm, and served as OneD's external counsel since 2014.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences ("OneD") , the leader in silicon-based automotive battery technology, today announces the addition of two proven industry and sector experts.
  • Jan-Marc Luchies, PhD, joins OneD from Infineon as COO, and Ron Lopez, JD, joins the company's senior management team as General Counsel & CLO (Chief Licensing Officer).
  • Lopez was previously a partner at Nixon Peabody, an international law firm, and served as OneD's external counsel since 2014.
  • This was required to support the SINANODE cell designs with multiple EV OEMs, a response to increased industry demand for development partnerships.

OneD Battery Sciences Appoints GM Ventures and Volta Energy Technologies Investors to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences (OneD), a leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, has appointed: Zander Arkin, Chief Investment Officer, Volta Energy Technologies (board member); James Frith, Principal, Volta Energy Technologies (board observer); and John Du, Partner, GM Ventures (board observer) to its board.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences (OneD), a leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, has appointed: Zander Arkin, Chief Investment Officer, Volta Energy Technologies (board member); James Frith, Principal, Volta Energy Technologies (board observer); and John Du, Partner, GM Ventures (board observer) to its board.
  • "Volta is very impressed with both the competitive performance of OneD's SINANODE material and the economics of their production process.
  • Volta is excited to support the OneD team as they pursue the next phase of commercialization and manufacturing scale-up," said Zander Arkin, Chief Investment Officer at Volta.
  • In 2013, OneD Battery Sciences acquired Nanosys' nanowire technologies (SINANODE) and its Palo Alto R&D activities.

GM and OneD Battery Sciences Collaborate on Joint R&D of Silicon Anode Technology for More Efficient EV Batteries

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., and DETROIT, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and OneD Battery Sciences announced today the execution of a joint research development agreement focused on the potential use of OneD's silicon nanotechnology in GM's Ultium battery cells to drive significant increases in energy density for longer range and reduced cost. GM Ventures and Volta Energy Technologies also participated in OneD's Series C funding round, which the company recently closed at $25 million.

Key Points: 
  • The focus of the collaboration is OneD's SINANODE platform, which adds more silicon onto the anode battery cells by fusing silicon nanowires into EV-grade graphite.
  • "GM designed Ultium to be a supremely flexible platform so we can continuously improve our cells as battery technology advances," said Kent Helfrich, GM chief technology officer, vice president of GM research and development, and president of GM Ventures.
  • The collaboration on silicon anode technology is believed to be the first of its kind between two American companies.
  • OneD Battery Sciences is the creator of SINANODE, the breakthrough technology that successfully adds more energy-dense silicon into the anodes of EV batteries.

Global Nanowire Batteries Market to Reach $214.3 Million by 2026

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Nanowire Batteries - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Nanowire Batteries - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
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    Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Nanowire Batteries estimated at US$37.9 Million, is projected to reach a revised size of US$214.3 Million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 33.1% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $15.9 Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $36.5 Million by 2026
    The Nanowire Batteries market in the U.S. is estimated at US$15.9 Million in the year 2021.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

Headstand Names Aaron Pickering EVP & Global Head of Purpose

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Headstand, a boutique public relations and strategic communications agency that has counseled startups, tech giants and entrepreneurs since its founding, today announced an expansion of its Purpose practice group after a spate of client additions. Purpose leader and ESG strategist Aaron Pickering was named Executive Vice President & Global Head of Purpose. Agency veterans Megan Tucker and Jamie Berman have also joined Headstand as Directors, spearheading work with Purpose-driven brands and organizations dedicated to advancing ESG progress.

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  • Purpose leader and ESG strategist Aaron Pickering was named Executive Vice President & Global Head of Purpose.
  • Ceres continues to build a sustainable global economy through investor and corporate engagement on the world's most pressing environmental issues.
  • Headstand also has developed and executed breakthrough campaigns for leading global brands in partnership with sister agency, Allison+Partners.
  • "The next phase of Purpose leadership and ESG impact will require bold, creative thinking and flawless execution," Pickering said.

Automotive Industry Icon Karl-Thomas "KT" Neumann Joins OneD Battery Sciences Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences , leaders in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, today announced it has appointed auto industry executive Karl-Thomas "KT" Neumann to its board of directors.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences , leaders in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, today announced it has appointed auto industry executive Karl-Thomas "KT" Neumann to its board of directors.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Karl-Thomas to OneD at a time of tremendous growth for the company and industry as a whole," said Vincent Pluvinage, CEO of OneD Battery Sciences.
  • EV maker, Polestar, recently appointed Newmann to its board of directors as it prepares to be listed on NASDAQ.
  • In 2013, OneD Battery Sciences acquired Nanosys' nanowire technologies (SINANODE) and its Palo Alto R&D activities.

Automotive Industry Icon Karl-Thomas "KT" Neumann Joins OneD Battery Sciences Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences, leaders in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, today announced it has appointed auto industry executive Karl-Thomas "KT" Neumann to its board of directors. As the company continues to drive adoption of its patented SINANODE platform for the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, Neumann will work closely with OneD leadership to guide the transition from pilot- to large-scale production in multiple continents, providing OEMs the technologies needed to meet consumer demands for the next generation EV experience: longer range, faster charging and lower cost.

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  • Battery Technology is the Great Differentiator and will Optimize the Electric Vehicle (EV) Driver Experience, According to Neumann
    PALO ALTO, Calif., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneD Battery Sciences , leaders in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, today announced it has appointed auto industry executive Karl-Thomas "KT" Neumann to its board of directors.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Karl-Thomas to OneD at a time of tremendous growth for the company and industry as a whole," said Vincent Pluvinage, CEO of OneD Battery Sciences.
  • EV maker, Polestar, recently appointed Newmann to its board of directors as it prepares to be listed on NASDAQ.
  • In 2013, OneD Battery Sciences acquired Nanosys' nanowire technologies (SINANODE) and its Palo Alto R&D activities.