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AMPRIUS TECHNOLOGIES TO APPOINT JUSTIN MIRRO TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON BUSINESS COMBINATION CLOSE

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Monday, July 11, 2022

Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius, commented: "We are thrilled that Justin Mirro will be joining our board of directors.

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  • Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius, commented: "We are thrilled that Justin Mirro will be joining our board of directors.
  • Justin Mirro, Chairman and CEO of Kensington, added: "I am excited to join the board of Amprius at this critical time in the company's history.
  • Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the industry's highest energy density cells.
  • These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed business combination between Amprius and Kensington (the "Proposed Business Combination") and the expansion of Amprius' manufacturing capabilities.

Croatian EV Supercar Maker Raises $537 Million to Build High-Performance Sports EVs

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV supercar maker Rimac Group has just raised a whopping $536.6 million to scale up to meet the demand for batteries and other systems to help the automotive industry go electric. Rimac Group, which oversees the manufacture of multimillion-dollar supercars like the Bugatti Chiron and the upcoming $2.4 million Nevera hypercar, plans to use the capital to build out the engineering and manufacturing capabilities of its subsidiary, Rimac Technology. Rimac Technology will produce tens of thousands of components annually, with products ranging from hybrid and full-electric battery systems to full rolling chassis. The company has already attracted several big-name automaker clients like Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Hyundai, and Renault. The company's planned expansion comes at a time when electric vehicle sales are experiencing substantial growth, signaling good things to come for companies like Nano One Materials (TSX: NANO) (OTCPK: NNOMF), QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), Romeo Power, Inc. (NYSE: RMO) and Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM).

Key Points: 
  • On June 9, Nano One and Rio Tinto, a leading global mining and metals group, announced a strategic partnership providing materials, collaboration and a US$10 million investment into Nano One.
  • This technology applies to all lithium-ion battery chemistries used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics.
  • The joint development plan has different phases and stages and is the result of Nano One's process and product evaluation.
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Croatian EV Supercar Maker Raises $537 Million to Build High-Performance Sports EVs

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EV supercar maker Rimac Group has just raised a whopping $536.6 million to scale up to meet the demand for batteries and other systems to help the automotive industry go electric. Rimac Group, which oversees the manufacture of multimillion-dollar supercars like the Bugatti Chiron and the upcoming $2.4 million Nevera hypercar, plans to use the capital to build out the engineering and manufacturing capabilities of its subsidiary, Rimac Technology. Rimac Technology will produce tens of thousands of components annually, with products ranging from hybrid and full-electric battery systems to full rolling chassis. The company has already attracted several big-name automaker clients like Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Hyundai, and Renault. The company's planned expansion comes at a time when electric vehicle sales are experiencing substantial growth, signaling good things to come for companies like Nano One Materials (TSX: NANO) (OTCPK: NNOMF), QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), Romeo Power, Inc. (NYSE: RMO) and Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM).

Key Points: 
  • On June 9, Nano One and Rio Tinto, a leading global mining and metals group, announced a strategic partnership providing materials, collaboration and a US$10 million investment into Nano One.
  • This technology applies to all lithium-ion battery chemistries used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics.
  • The joint development plan has different phases and stages and is the result of Nano One's process and product evaluation.
  • You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements.

Global Silicon Anode for Li-ion Batteries Patent Landscape Analysis Report 2022: Leading IP Players and IP Newcomers Across the Supply Chain

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

DUBLIN, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Silicon Anode for Li-ion Batteries Patent Landscape 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Silicon Anode for Li-ion Batteries Patent Landscape 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In this context, the publisher is releasing a new patent landscape report covering the whole supply chain of silicon anode-based Li-ion batteries, from anode materials, electrodes and binders, to battery cells, electrolytes and equipment.
  • The publisher has identified more than 1,800 different patent assignees involved in the Silicon anode patent landscape.
  • The report comprises specific parts dedicated to silicon anode materials, silicon anode and battery cell, in which the key IP players, IP newcomers, key patents and recent IP development related to are analyzed.

Silicon Anode for Li-Ion Batteries Patent Landscape Analysis Report 2022 With Online Database of 12,300 Patent Families - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 9, 2022

The "Silicon Anode for Li-ion Batteries Patent Landscape 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Silicon Anode for Li-ion Batteries Patent Landscape 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The publisher has identified more than 1,800 different patent assignees involved in the Silicon anode patent landscape.
  • The silicon anode patent landscape was dominated by Japanese entities (Hitachi Chemical, Showa Denko, Mitsui, Panasonic/Sanyo, Sony, NEC, Toyota, etc.)
  • This useful patent database allows for multi-criteria searches and includes patent publication numbers, hyperlinks to an updated online database (original documents, legal status, etc.

Yutaka Wakai Joins Blue Current as Head of Manufacturing

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Blue Current, an innovator in solid-state battery technology, has named Yutaka Wakai as Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing.

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  • Blue Current, an innovator in solid-state battery technology, has named Yutaka Wakai as Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Wakai joins Blue Current following a $30 million investment from Koch Strategic Platforms to accelerate commercialization of the companys technology and build its first megawatt-scale factory in Hayward, California.
  • Yutakas expertise is integral to the development and production of our silicon elastic composite battery, and eventual adaptation to high volume manufacturing, said Blue Current CEO Ben Eiref.
  • Prior to Blue Current, Wakai was the Senior Director of Process Engineering at Desktop Metal.

QuantumScape Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022, which ended March 31.

Key Points: 
  • QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022, which ended March 31.
  • It details first-quarter results and provides a business update.
  • QuantumScape will host a live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) today, April 26, 2022.
  • Participating on the call will be Jagdeep Singh, chief executive officer and co-founder, and Kevin Hettrich, chief financial officer, of QuantumScape.

QuantumScape Announces Timing of First Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Webcast

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles, today announced it will release 2022 first quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in developing next-generation solid-state lithium-metal batteries for use in electric vehicles, today announced it will release 2022 first quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
  • This will be followed by a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
  • Participating on the call will be Jagdeep Singh, co-founder and chief executive officer, and Kevin Hettrich, chief financial officer, of QuantumScape.
  • Starting today, April 12, retail and institutional shareholders can submit and upvote questions they would like addressed on the earnings call.

Cleantech Company Summit Nanotech Closes US$14M Series A Round to Advance Sustainable Lithium Extraction

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Their denaLi H technology is also being developed to recover lithium from battery recycling streams to support the circular economy.

Key Points: 
  • Their denaLi H technology is also being developed to recover lithium from battery recycling streams to support the circular economy.
  • Its not an overstatement to say that we are on the doorstep of a massive problem with lithium demand.
  • This financing will enable us to scale our denaLi technologies to make lithium mining more efficient and sustainable, said Amanda Hall, CEO and Founder of Summit.
  • Summit Nanotech Corporation, founded in 2018 by geophysicist Amanda Hall, has developed direct lithium extraction (DLE) processes to economically and sustainably unlock lithium resources globally.

Solid-State Battery Market to Reach $3.81 Billion by 2029 -- Excluisve Report by Meticulous Research®

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

However, the higher cost of solid-state batteries and technological challenges hinder the growth of this market to a notable extent.

Key Points: 
  • However, the higher cost of solid-state batteries and technological challenges hinder the growth of this market to a notable extent.
  • The non-combustible and resistance to the self-ignition features of solid-state batteries are expected to boost the global solid-state batteries market.
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    Based on application, the solid-state batteries market is segmented into medical devices, automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, battery energy storage systems, and industrial equipment.
  • Key automakers are investing, collaborating, and partnering with U.S.-based solid-state batteries manufacturers for the research and development of solid-state batteries.