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UK Researchers Developing Rechargeable Lithium-Air Battery; Up to 10X the Capacity of Current Li-ion Cells

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Researchers in the UK are developing a rechargeable lithium-air battery that could deliver a ten-fold increase in energy capacity compared to that of currently available lithium-ion cells. Bruce estimates that it will be at least five years before the STAIR cell is commercially available. Click to enlarge.

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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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Québec investing $130M in Nemaska Lithium

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In addition, a commercial lithium hydroxide and carbonate plant will be built in Shawinigan, Mauricie. It is expected that construction and commissioning will be completed within 15 months for the mine, and approximately 24 months for the commercial plant.

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Valence Technology receives $12M purchase order from Wrightbus for Li-ion batteries

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Wrightbus, which has had a relationship with Valence since 2007, selected Valence as the battery supplier of choice for Wrightbus’ range of hybrid vehicles. This order once again demonstrates that we have the technology of choice for leading edge hybrid and electric commercial fleets. The 1.024 kWh (25.6 Earlier post.).

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. By 2030, it will employ more than 3,000 people in dedicated professions.

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MyCar EV Now On Sale in London

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Recharging takes 8-10 hours. Founded in 2007, evstores is a private limited company that promotes, sells and services electric cars. From its main offices at Park Lane, Mayfair, London it distributes MyCar city cars, Micro-Vett commercial vehicles and vans, Tazzari city cars and e-max scooters. Maximum gradient is 20% at GVW.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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The new technology, which builds on Ford technologies such as SYNC, SmartGauge with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions—allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long and at what utility rate. Electric vehicles are an important element of our strategy for improving fuel economy and reducing CO 2 emissions.

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