Improved Batteries for California's Zero-Emissions Vehicle Future
1 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019070661
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Improved Batteries for California's Zero-Emissions Vehicle Future
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/9/2019
Document Description
The purpose of this Agreement is to fund the setup and commissioning of a pilot-scale production facility for manufacturing lithium-metal battery pouch cells. These innovative lithium-metal battery cells have a high energy density and are non flammable. The project will achieve a ramp up of in-house manufacturing, where dry battery cells are cut open, injected with a unique electrolyte and vacuum-sealed. Ratepayers will benefit from the project when higher energy density, non-flammable batteries are adopted by the market-resulting in better energy storage in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid applications.
Contact Information
Name
Joshua Croft
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Cuberg, Inc
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Emeryville
Counties
Alameda
Cross Streets
1198 65Th St Ste 170
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project fits within Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. § 15301 because it involves minor construction and equipment installation at an existing facility, with no expansion of capacity. The proposed project will install new equipment at an existing research and production facility. The new equipment will enable the Recipient to manufacture lithium-metal battery pouch cells at pilot scale. The existing facility is approximately 7,400 square feet with planned minor alterations of installing an interior wall with a door, an HVAC exhaust duct, and a 3 phase outlet for a vacuum pump. The new equipment that will be added will use approximately 150 square feet. For these reasons, the proposed project will have no significant effect on the environment and fits within section 15301.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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