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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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Circa Group providing bio-based solvent Cyrene to UK EV battery recycling project

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The R2LIB (Reclamation, Remanufacture of Lithium Ion Batteries) project is funded by UK Research and Innovation through the Faraday Battery Challenge—an initiative aimed at developing cost-effective, high-performance and recyclable automotive batteries.

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

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Ragone plots for different rechargeable systems from a 2006 Sion paper. The theoretical specific energy of a lithium-sulfur battery chemistry is in excess of 2,500 Wh/kg with a theoretical energy density greater than 2,600 Wh/L. Standard lithium-ion winders can be used with little to no modifications, according to Sion.

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ABAT and Wuxi Angell Autocycle Introduce Three Hybrid Motorcycles

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ABAT), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries and Wuxi Angell Autocycle Co., All three models are equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack (48V rated voltage and 15 Ah rated capacity) developed by the ABAT. Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.

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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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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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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. A123Systems first invested in Michigan when it acquired Ann Arbor-based T/J Technologies in 2006. The MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $44.6

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept. Their outer skin is made from aluminum-coated polymer and this in turn brings weight advantages. With a capacity of 17.3

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