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Group14 is Giving Rural America a Reason to Love Electric Vehicles

The New York Times: Hundreds of Moses Lake, WA residents will enter the electric vehicle business over the next few years, drawn to Group14’s advanced silicon battery material factory – a key ingredient for electric vehicle batteries.

Media | April 22, 2023

How Silicon Could Enable Cheaper EVs, Electric Flight and More Powerful Batteries

CNBC: Lithium-ion battery performance has reached a plateau in recent years, but a breakthrough in battery technology is about to change that.

Media | April 4, 2023

Battery Startup Builds Second US Facility in Industry Ramp-Up

Bloomberg: The Moses Lake, WA project is part of a wave of battery plant construction in the US. The advanced battery technology plant is funded in part with a $100M federal grant.

Media | December 14, 2022

Microsoft Invests in Silicon-Battery Material Upstart

The Wall Street Journal: Microsoft’s $1B climate innovation fund is betting on a battery startup trying to dramatically improve power and charging time of EVs.

Media | July 12, 2022

Advanced E.V. Batteries Move From Labs to Mass Production

The New York Times: Makers of batteries that could charge in a few minutes are setting up assembly lines, bringing the technology closer to auto showrooms.

Media | May 9, 2022

The ‘Entire Industry’ is Transitioning to Silicon Batteries, Group14 CEO says

Yahoo Finance: CEO Rick Luebbe joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss electric vehicle adoption, raising $400M in Porsche-led funding, and the outlook for lithium-silicon batteries.

Media | May 6, 2022

Group14 Raises Monster Round For EV Battery Material

Crunchbase: Crunchbase runs down the week’s top 10 funding rounds, with Group14 claiming pole position after closing a $400M Series C.

Media | May 4, 2022

Group14’s High Performance Battery Technology gets Super Charged with $400M Investment

GeekWire: Led by Porsche, other participants in this round include OMERS Capital Markets, Decarbonization Partners, Riverstone Holdings, Vsquared Ventures and Moore Strategic Ventures.

Media | May 4, 2022

Porsche leads $400 million investment in EV battery startup Group14

Reuters: Part of that money will be used to build a second battery materials factory in eastern Washington state.

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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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The Lithium-Silicon Battery Age Is Here

As we’ve seen in other renewable energy industries, a company’s success is dependent on its ability to scale an innovative solution from the lab to market, and repeatedly — achieving true commercial manufacturing scale.

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