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US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Reuters: The U.S. Department of Energy plans to fund battery manufacturing and supply chain projects across 14 states to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on China. This initiative is projected to create 12,000 jobs and attract $16 billion in investments, strengthening the nation’s energy infrastructure and supply chain resilience.

Media | September 20, 2024

Group14 Lands $200M Grant to Build Factory to Make Key Ingredient for Battery Materials

GeekWire: Group14 Technologies announced that it has received a grant to build a plant that will produce silane gas, an essential ingredient for manufacturing its next-generation battery materials.

Media | September 20, 2024

US to Award $3 Billion to 25 Projects for Battery Manufacturing Sector

Reuters: The U.S. Department of Energy is funding battery manufacturing and supply chain projects across 14 states to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on China. This initiative is projected to create 12,000 jobs and attract $16 billion in investments, strengthening the nation’s energy infrastructure and supply chain resilience.

Media | June 19, 2024

Battery makers are on the front lines of innovation — and the biggest manufacturers are in China

Fortune: Calling batteries the workhorse of the energy transformation, Fortune’s Diane Brady highlighted Group14’s advanced silicon battery material – and how its performance and extreme-fast charging capability are putting us on the front lines of innovation.

Media | May 15, 2024

A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution

KUOW: Joshua McNichols stopped by Group14’s BAM-1 factory in Woodinville, WA for a behind-the-scenes look into the manufacturing process for SCC55, the transformational technology behind high-performing silicon batteries.

Media | May 3, 2024

Is This Black Powder the Secret Solution to EV Charging Woes?

PC Mag: Emily Dreibelbis goes inside Group14’s Woodinville, WA factory and headquarters for an up-close view of a solution that could help us ‘live a fully untethered technological life.’

Media | April 2, 2024

Meet the Washington firm at the center of the EV battery revolution

Axios Seattle: Backed by a $100 million grant from the Department of Energy and hundreds of millions in private investment, Woodinville-based Group14 Technologies is working to address one of the most significant barriers to EV adoption: charging anxiety.

Media | March 19, 2024

How Group14 is Reinventing Battery Chemistry

Fast Company: Group14 has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Manufacturing category!

Media | February 28, 2024

A Variety of New Batteries are Coming to Power EVs

The Economist: As the company scales up production the first batteries using silicon anodes are likely to have high-performance applications—Porsche, a German sports-car maker, is one of the firm’s backers.

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Media | January 5, 2025

Apple IPhone Supplier TDK Rolls Out New Batteries to Keep Pace With AI

Bloomberg: TDK Corp. plans to mass-produce advanced silicon-anode batteries with 15% higher energy density in 2025, addressing rising AI-powered device demands. These batteries enable faster EV charging and enhanced smartphone performance. Partnering with Group14 Technologies and ATL, TDK is leveraging rapid production capabilities despite concerns about supply limitations. Growth is expected incrementally, as silicon battery adoption expands.

Media | December 18, 2024

Honor’s silicon battery tech makes the Magic 7 Pro stand out even more

Yahoo Tech: Honor’s Magic7 Pro smartphone features a silicon-carbon battery powered by Group14’s SCC55™ silicon battery material. With a capacity of up to 5,850mAh, the battery enables the fast charging and extended battery life necessary to meet the growing demands of AI-enabled devices.

Media | November 19, 2024

Silicon anode development promising despite turbulent ex-China graphite progress

Fastmarkets: Group14 CEO Rick Luebbe anticipates rapid growth in silicon anode markets, independent of ex-China graphite supply chains. He notes that demand is strong, with eight ‘take-or-pay’ agreements nearing $800 million. However, domestic silane gas supply remains a bottleneck, as it’s essential for silicon anode production.

Media | November 9, 2024

AI Mania Provides Welcome Demand for Struggling Next-Gen EV Battery Developers

The Electric: AI’s growing energy demands provide an opportunity for next-gen battery makers like Group14, whose silicon-anode technology powers Honor’s AI-driven Magic 7 Pro. While EV adoption lags, AI data centers and smartphones offer medium-term growth for batteries, addressing the need for high-capacity, energy-efficient solutions in AI-heavy applications.

Media | November 5, 2024

Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

CNBC: Silicon-anode batteries are advancing faster than solid-state alternatives in the EV sector, offering higher energy density and faster charging. Companies like Group14 Technologies are leading this progress, with their silicon-carbon composite SCC55™ that enables 50% more energy density than traditional graphite anodes.

Media | October 28, 2024

The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here

MSN: Advancements in battery technology, including solid-state batteries and high-silicon anodes, are set to revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) by enhancing energy density and reducing weight. Companies like Group14 are leading this innovation, aiming to deliver safer, more efficient batteries that could significantly extend EV range and performance.

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