Nyobolt's ultra-fast charging batteries, Antora's giant thermal battery, and Trump's attempted coal revival
Power Plays by Charlotte Kirk and Lucy Shaw
Episode notes
Recorded 7th June. In this episode, we catch up after Charlotte’s set the record for the Fastest Known Time running the Camino de Santiago, and Lucy being elected as a local councillor.
We then dive into four major energy stories spanning cutting-edge battery technologies, industrial decarbonisation, coal policy, and mine safety.
Nyobolt's $60M Series C: The Future of Ultra-Fast Charging
Nyobolt has become the latest UK battery unicorn after raising a $60 million Series C round. Charlotte explores why the company is taking a different approach from most battery developers by prioritising charging speed and power delivery rather than simply increasing energy density.
- Why conventional lithium-ion batteries struggle with ultra-fast charging
- How niobium-based anode materials allow lithium ions to ...
Keywords
ClimatePoliticsCleantechcoalBatteriesCommoditiesHeatIndustrial Heat