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Optodot and LG Chem sign patent license agreement for boehmite ceramic-coated separators for Li-ion batteries

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Optodot Corporation recently granted a license to LG Chem Ltd. The license permits LG Chem to utilize boehmite separator films for lithium-ion batteries. under a patent portfolio controlled by Optodot covering batteries, cells, separators and electrolyte members comprising boehmite. Carlson, president and CEO of Optodot.

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POSCO to set up two JVs with Huayou Cobalt for Li-ion battery precursors and cathodes

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China’s Huayou Cobalt is the largest cobalt producer in China and is capable of supplying 50% of demand from lithium-ion battery producers. The products are used for Li-ion battery cathode materials, high-temperature and cemented carbide, frits and glazes, rubber adhesive and petrochemical catalysts.

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Panasonic Starts Mass-Production of High-Capacity 3.1 Ah 18650 Li-ion Cells

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Panasonic Corporation has developed an 18650-type high-capacity 3.1 Ah lithium-ion battery and began mass production of the battery this December. Ah lithium-ion battery with a nickel positive electrode (energy density: 620 Wh/L) in 2006. The new 3.1 Earlier post.).

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Panasonic Develops 1.5 kWh Li-ion Battery Module; Targeting Home Storage and Vehicle Applications

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Panasonic Corporation has developed a 1.5 kWh battery module from 18650-type (18 mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) lithium-ion battery cells to provide energy storage solutions for a wide range applications. Development of High Specific Power Lithium Ion Batteries (Matsushita Technical Journal, August 2006).

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Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe; first series all-electric light-duty truck

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. The vehicle’s electric powertrain contains six high voltage lithium ion battery packs with 420 V and 13.8 Earlier post.) Fuso is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia. Click to enlarge.

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BASF and Sion Power to Collaborate on Lithium Sulfur Battery Technology; Targeting EV Market

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Sion Power Corporation and BASF SE have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to accelerate the commercialization of Sion Power’s proprietary lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology for the electric vehicle (EV) market and other high-energy applications. Ragone plots for different rechargeable systems from a 2006 Sion paper.

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Li-ion Maker fortu PowerCell GmbH Considering Michigan Plant

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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 ). Officials from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and NextEnergy also accompanied Granholm on the mission.

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