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Japan researchers propose trilithium niobate as high-energy cathode for Li-ion batteries

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A team of researchers in Japan, including colleagues from the R&D Center at batter-maker GS Yuasa, are exploring Li 3 NbO 4 -based (trilithium niobate) materials as new and promising electrode materials for high-energy rechargeable lithium batteries. 1504901112. Victoria L. McLaren, Caroline A. 3042-3047 doi: 10.1039/B316396M.

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Mie University team working on aqueous li-air batteries; 300 Wh/kg

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Researchers at Mie University in Japan have developed a new protected lithium electrode for aqueous lithium/air rechargeable batteries. Lithium/air rechargeable batteries are attracting great attention, because of a possibility to achieve energy density which is comparable to combustion engines.

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Umicore acquires Lithium-ion cathode material patents from FMC Corporation

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FMC Lithium developed its own cathode technology and participated directly in the market from 1995-2004; in 2004, it began cathode technology out-licensing. Ltd has supplied the materials in China (exclusively), and on non-exclusive basis in Korea and Japan under license with FMC.

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Toshiba To Begin Mass-Producing Portable Direct Methanol Fuel Cells in 2009

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Although production will initially focus on external fuel cells for recharging, the company plans to commercialize mobile handsets and PCs with built-in fuel cells by the end of fiscal 2009. DMFC battery chargers are portable power sources used to recharge battery-powered devices instead of plugging them into the wall.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. Romm, 2004 "Out of Gas, The End of the Age of Oil", by David Goodstein, 2004 "Hubbert's Peak: The Impending World Oil Shortage", by Kenneth S. EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts! Why Am I a Member? Newsletter Vol. 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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2 Audi is also developing a gasoline-engine version of the Q7 e-tron specifically for the Asian markets China, Singapore and Japan. The XC90 T8 blended braking system partly uses brake-by-wire technology to recover and transmit energy back into the car, either to recharge the battery or for immediate use. liter gasoline engine, the 2.0

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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J1711 was first approved in 1999, expiring in 2004, and had relatively little validation with plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) is also in alignment with the J1772 work, Kissel said earlier. J2464: Battery Pack and Capacitor Pack Safety.

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