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Report: LG Chem obtains patent for Li-ion battery separator in Europe, Japan

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said that it has obtained a patent for its safety-reinforced separator (SRS), a key component of lithium-ion polymer batteries, in Europe and Japan. LG Chem introduced its SRS in 2006, and emphasized its high thermal stability and excellent hardness compared to conventional polyolefin separators. Earlier post.).

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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

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billion in Li-ion manufacturing facilities in the state. JCS announced plans to invest $220 million in a new advanced-battery manufacturing facility to produce lithium-ion cells for automotive applications—its first in the US. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board awarded $543.5 Earlier post.).

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Big Science tools for clean transportation: neutron scattering at ORNL

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Images of Li-air cathode produced by neutron-computed tomography. First up is a quick look at the two advanced neutron-scattering facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee, which Green Car Congress recently had the opportunity to tour: the newer (2006) $1.4-billion Source: ORNL. Click to enlarge.