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Startup Blue Current seeking to commercialize non-flammable fluorinated electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) battery scientist Nitash Balsara and co-inventor Joseph DeSimone of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, have launched Blue Current , a startup company backed by investment firm Faster LLC, to commercialize their non-flammable electrolytes for Li-ion batteries.

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Townsend-AllCell JV to commercialize battery passive thermal management technology

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Lithium-ion batteries generate heat as a by-product of discharge. Thermal management of lithium-ion battery systems is critical to the success of all-electric vehicles because extreme temperatures can affect performance, reliability, safety and durability. This venture is a critical part of AllCell’s long-term strategy.

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Daimler Takes 10% Stake in Tesla; Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Future Models

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The two companies have already been working closely to integrate Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of Daimler’s electric smart car. We are happy to use a Li-Tec cell, or Panasonic or [others].” Daimler also has a stockholding in Li-Tec, a subsidiary of Evonik.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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We set a course on the large touring sedan segment in 2007, when we presented the F 700. The lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket. Li-ion pack capacity (kWh). >10. Li-ion capacity (kWh). Earlier post.]

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CFX Battery Changes Name to Contour Energy Systems, Entering Market with High Power Lithium Carbon Flouride Primary Batteries; Next-Generation Secondary Batteries Under Development

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The Li/CF x battery affords a significant improvement over both primary lithium and alkaline batteries. Highest theoretical energy density (~2180 Wh/kg) among primary lithium systems. Comparison of gravimetric and volumetric energy densities for four different types of 2016 coin cells. Source: Contour. Click to enlarge.

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University of Central Florida Researchers Verify Aspects of Planar Energys Solid-state Battery Approach; Potential for Half the Cost and Triple the Energy Density of Current Li-ion Cells

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Scott Faris, a serial entrepreneur, and Battelle Ventures in 2007 as a spin-out of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Planar Energy’s electrolytes demonstrate the same performance level of liquid electrolytes currently used by the lithium-ion industry, but they are in a solid form factor. Test results.

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Volkswagen introduces new MQB-based Tiguan at Frankfurt; plug-in hybrid concept

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million units of the first generation version since its introduction in 2007. In this class, Volkswagen provides a turbocharger, direct injection, stop-start system and battery regeneration as standard. The lithium-ion high-voltage battery supplies the electric motor with energy. Volkswagen has sold some 2.6

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