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Exxon Says Its New Form of Graphite Boosts EV Battery Life

CEO Darren Woods said the invention is being tested by several EV manufacturers.

September 12, 2025
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Georgia's Electric Mobility Dream Tested After Hyundai Raid

Can Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp be both tough on immigration and encourage foreign companies to invest?

September 10, 2025
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Exxon Buys Kentucky Battery Factory to Expand Energy Storage

The Texas oil giant is making several forays into low-carbon energy even as it expands fossil fuel production faster than its rivals.

September 9, 2025
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CATL Mine Shutdown in China Sparks Global Lithium Rally

The lithium mine closure has spurred speculation that Beijing might move to suspend other projects as it tackles overcapacity across the economy.

August 11, 2025
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GM’s Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL

“To stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,†the company said in a statement.

August 7, 2025
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Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion Battery Supply Pact With LG Energy

The deal should eventually boost the carmaker’s slowing energy storage business.

July 30, 2025
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Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty

Battery material makers’ stocks climbed as the U.S. set to impose preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China.

July 18, 2025
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US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China

The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.

July 17, 2025
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GM, LG Energy Solutions to Make EV Batteries in Tennessee

General Motors and LG Energy Solution plan to add more battery production lines at their joint venture plant in Tennessee to make lower-cost cells starting in late 2027, the companies said.

July 14, 2025
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US Sets the Stage for Duties on Battery Materials From China

The U.S. Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding materials had been unfairly subsidized.

May 21, 2025