Brazilian battery companies

Who is launching a battery company in Brazil?

Brazilian battery manufacturer Moura, fuel-cell producer Electrocell, and a consortium formed by Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM) and Japanese Toshiba, also plan to establish a presence in the segment.

Who makes UCB batteries?

With a presence in the market for 50 years, the company combines extensive experience in electronics manufacturing with operational agility. UCB is the first manufacturer of lithium batteries in Brazil. It is a leader in the production of stationary batteries, portable batteries for cell phones and laptops, and batteries for electric mobility.

Which countries produce batteries for electric mobility?

Brazil is soon to join the ranks of countries producing batteries for electric mobility, a segment led by China, the US, Japan, and South Korea. At least four battery-production joint ventures have recently been established in the country, all involving local players working with a foreign partner.

Who makes lithium-ion rechargeable batteries?

A Moura-owned lead-acid battery facility, now retrofitted to produce lithium-ion rechargeable batteries Moura Group Moura Group, a leading local manufacturer of lead-acid car batteries, has established a lithium battery R&D center at its headquarters site in Belo Jardim, Pernambuco State.

How much lithium does Brazil produce?

Brazil produced only 600 metric tons (mt) of lithium in 2018, accounting for about 0.7% of the global market. The country’s entire output of the mineral was mined by Companhia Brasileira de Lítio (CBL), a company co-owned by CODEMGE.

Where can a lithium-sulfur battery be made?

Vale do Jequitinhonha, in the state’s northeast region, has the potential to become a globally leading producer of the mineral. Oxis Brasil will be the world’s first plant to produce lithium-sulfur batteries at commercial scale. Several other research centers around the world are now also vested in the new technology.