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Wildcat Discovery Technologies and EnergyX Announce Joint Venture for 15,000-ton Commercial LFP Cathode Manufacturing Facility in Texas
Proposed cathode project near Red River Army Depot would strengthen U.S. national defense and battery supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign cathode materials, and create
Holyvolt Acquires Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Today marks a milestone for Wildcat. Wildcat Discovery Technologies has been acquired by Holyvolt. The transaction brings together Wildcat’s unique High Throughput Platform with Holyvolt’s
Wildcat Expands Its Battery Development Center and Enhances Its R&D Offerings
Wildcat Discovery Technologies is pleased to announce the expansion of its Battery Development Center—now 65,000 sq. ft.—and the enhancement of its R&D offerings that address
DRX Milestone
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a leader in next-generation battery materials, today announced a significant milestone in the development of its innovative DRx (Disordered Rocksalt) cathode material.
Superior High-Temperature Performance of Wildcat’s LFP in 5Ah Pouch Cells!
At Wildcat Discovery Technologies, we’re committed to pushing the limits of what’s possible in battery technology. We’re excited to announce a breakthrough in the high-temperature
Exciting Progress in Wildcat’s LMFP Development!
At Wildcat Discovery Technologies, we are pushing the boundaries of battery innovation, and we are thrilled to share a major milestone in our work on
Wildcat Selected for LMFP DOE Grant
To support Wildcat’s plans to manufacture a portfolio of cathode materials in the US, we have been selected for a $4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the commercialization of Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP).
Wildcat Discovery Technologies: The Game-Changer in Battery Innovation
Originally published at EnergyTechReview.com Wildcat Discovery Technologies, leveraging over 16 years of battery performance optimization experience, is set to disrupt the North American supply chain.
Wildcat Supplies Coated Electrodes to a Leading Battery Cell Maker
SAN DIEGO, CA – Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a leading US cathode producer, announced today it supplied a prominent battery cell maker with coated electrode samples,
Wildcat Announces Offtake Term Sheet with Euro Manganese
Wildcat Discovery Technologies is pleased to announce it has entered an offtake term sheet dated August 15, 2024 (the “Term Sheet”) with Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQB: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the “Company” or “EMN”), for the purchase of high-purity manganese product from the Company’s Chvaletice Manganese Project (“Chvaletice” or the “Project”) in the Czech Republic.
Wildcat and Austin Elements Partner to Close the Loop on LFP/LMFP Battery Recycling
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a leading US cathode producer, and Austin Elements Inc., a leading US critical minerals recycler and sustainable LFP precursors producer, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on closing the loop for Lithium (Manganese) Iron Phosphate (L(M)FP) batteries.
Wildcat in the News: Charged EVs Magazine
Q&A with Wildcat President and CEO Mark Gresser.
Wildcat produces 1MT of LFP, secures multiple customer offtake agreements
SAN DIEGO, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ Battery materials pioneer Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced it produced one metric ton of high-quality lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
San Diego Business Journal: Wildcat Shifting from R&D to Battery Production
SDBJ reporter Gary Warth interviewed Wildcat CEO Mark Gresser about the company’s transition from R&D to manufacturing and their plans for a new manufacturing plant in the southeastern US.
BEST Magazine: With a focus on manufacturing flexibility, Wildcat leaps into high-capacity CAM production
Originally published in BEST Magazine 13-16 May 2024 Among the bustling labs and engineering spaces at Wildcat Discovery Technologies headquarters is the John B. Goodenough
Wildcat receives 100th patent for battery materials innovation and technology
Battery materials pioneer Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced it received its 100th patent, reinforcing its industry-leading innovation and advancing its strategy for U.S.-based cathode materials manufacturing.
Wildcat announces Jack Leunig and Larry Beck to advance manufacturing strategy
Battery materials pioneer Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced two renowned chemical materials production leaders to advance the scale-up and operations of the company’s new manufacturing capability. Jack Leunig joins as Chief Operating Officer, and Larry Beck has been retained as a Senior Advisor.
Shaping the Future of Energy
One of the major hurdles in battery production lies in the high cost and environmental impact of mining cobalt and nickel, key components in traditional lithium-ion batteries. The demand for these metals is skyrocketing, leading to concerns about supply chain stability and ethical sourcing practices.
Wildcat announces U.S. plant for nickel-free and cobalt-free cathodes
Emboldened by its significant progress with nickel-free and cobalt-free cathodes, Wildcat Discovery Technologies today announced it will build a U.S.-based plant to produce a portfolio of safe, sustainable, and abundant cathode materials.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Discusses Strategy as a Battery Materials Supplier at the Battery Show North America
Wildcat Discovery Technologies showcased its high-throughput r&d platform, which is modelled on drug discovery techniques used by the pharmaceuticals industry and is designed to accelerate battery innovation through projects with automotive OEMs and cell manufacturers to test new chemistries. The company is also using the platform to develop its own active materials.