Tesla, ACCRA, Electrovaya, SGL.

It must be the first time a manufacturer corrects complaisant EPA data but Elon Musk has just denied rumours that set the Model 3 battery at 80 kWh. According to the Tesla CEO, the standard battery pack entails a little more than 50 kWh, while the long-range top version comes with no more than 75 kWh.
electrek.co

Automated air quality: A new trial dubbed ACCRA is to demonstrate real-time emissions control using live air quality data to trigger hybrid motors to automatically switch to electric mode in polluted areas. Set in the dedicated smart city of Leeds, the project is part of the UK government’s air quality plan and joins the City Council, Cenex, the Transport Systems Catapult, Earthsense, Dynniq, and Tevva Motors.
businessgreen.com, cenex.co.uk

Ceramic batteries for CVs: Electrovaya has secured 3.8m dollars in funding through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for the development of safe and long-lasting Li-ion batteries. The batteries are to utilise ceramic separators and are designed for use in commercial vehicles.
greencarcongress.com, marketwired.com

SGL sells cathode business: Per ad-hoc notification, SGL announced the sale of its cathodes, furnace linings, and carbon electrodes business to Triton for 230m euros. Given approval through anti-trust authorities, closing is expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
greencarcongress.com