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Umicore today inaugurates its carbon neutral production facility for cathode active materials for electric vehicles in Nysa, Poland. This makes Umicore the first company in Europe with a complete circular and sustainable battery materials value…

Umicore plans to construct a manufacturing facility for cathode active battery materials (CAM) and their precursor materials (pCAM) in Ontario, Canada. For Umicore this investment represents the final step in establishing a truly global production…

Umicore and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd have agreed to jointly develop high-performance catholyte materials for solid-state batteries, combining their respective expertise in cathode active materials and solid electrolytes, and aiming to provide the…

Chief Executive Officer Mathias Miedreich, along with his Management Board colleagues, will unveil Umicore’s new strategy “Umicore 2030 - RISE”.

Umicore today inaugurated its new global R&D center for cathode materials in Cheonan, Korea. The new center marks another important step as Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials activity prepares for further growth and is strengthening its…

Umicore and Eco and Dream Co., Ltd, a Korean-based manufacturer of materials for rechargeable battery and environmental catalysts, have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) for the research and development of next-generation cathode…

Umicore is aware of the risks linked to the sourcing of cobalt. Infringement of human rights, child labor, environmental issues, and inadequate health and safety protection are reported in certain parts of the cobalt supply chain, particularly in…

Umicore’s Supervisory Board has appointed Mathias Miedreich to succeed Marc Grynberg as CEO of the Group in the 4th quarter of this year. Marc and Mathias will work together to ensure an optimal onboarding of Mathias and a smooth transition of…

All cars authorized for use must meet strict safety standards. Electric vehicles (EVs) are no exception.  In 2010 the United Nations adopted Regulation 100. It ensures that vehicles with a high-voltage electric power train, such as hybrid and fully…

Today, the high purchase price (without incentives) is regarded by consumers as the main barrier to choosing a new electric vehicle (EV) over an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle of similar size. The purchase price, however, doesn’t give the…

Hydrogen is the future, not battery power. Both types of mobility have their advantages and disadvantages. It will be a question of matching the technology with the application. In the short-to-medium term, battery vehicles will be the main…

Limited drive range, lack of charging infrastructure and long charging times dampen enthusiasm for electric vehicle (EVs). However, in all these areas significant improvements are expected in the coming years.