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Li-ion Maker fortu PowerCell GmbH Considering Michigan Plant

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After a liquidation of the company in 2002, Hambitzer revived fortu in the summer of 2003. The fortu system consisted of a lithium-cobalt-dioxide cathode (LiCoO 2 ), a graphite anode, and an inorganic electrolyte based on SO 2. The conducting salt is lithium tetrachloroaluminate (LiAlCl 4 ). Zinck et al. Resources. Zinck et al.

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3M Forms Strategic Relationship with Amperex Technologies for NMC Li-Ion Cathode Materials

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(ATL) that will expand the use of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries targeted at consumer electronics and automotive applications. Under the agreement, 3M granted ATL a license to 3M intellectual property for the use of 3M NMC cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. Source: 3M.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

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The battery pack is comprised of 5,088 lithium-ion cells for a cummulative 35kWhrs of energy storage. These specifications sound strikingly similar to the electric drive and energy storage system found in the very impressive AC Propulsion eBox electric vehicles which also sport a 5,088 lithium-ion cell battery with 35kWhrs of capacity.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. ") The performance, longevity and safety of lithium-ion batteries are improving rapidly. The EPRI says lithium-ion batteries are ready now. and at CalCars-News.

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