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is to supply 20Ah lithium-ion polymer cells to Miljøbil Grenland AS for the design validation and the subsequent engineering sign-off scheduled for early 2010. Miljøbil is establishing a lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Norway as a licensee of Electrovaya’s battery technology and process technology.

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will begin mass production this summer of lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) with a 50% larger capacity than its current highest-end product. The electrochemical difference between EDLC and Lithium Ion Capacitors. JM Energy Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of JSR Corp. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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With room for 5 or up to 7 passengers, the Peugeot e-Rifter is fitted with a 100 kW/136 hp electric motor and a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery allowing a range of 280 km (according to the WLTP cycle). —Linda Jackson, CEO of the Peugeot Brand.

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Octillion Power Systems, a provider of advanced lithium-ion storage systems for electric mobility, announced it has reached two milestones: 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide powered by its batteries and 2 billion kilometers driven. Zhou accumulated more than 16 years of experience in the global advanced energy storage industry.

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A compact EV with a 32 kWh next generation SCiB pack could recharge to a 320 km (199 miles) drive range (JC08 test cycle) after six minutes—three times the distance possible with current lithium-ion batteries Toshiba said. Toshiba launched the SCiB as a safe, long-life, fast charging lithium-ion battery in 2008 ( earlier post ).

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In February, 2020, Rio Tinto announced a $100-million investment in a new solar plant at the Koodaideri mine in the Pilbara, Australia, as well as a lithium-ion battery energy storage system to help power its entire Pilbara power network. Rio Tinto introduced its first climate change target in 2008 and beat its most recent target.

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Toshiba has manufactured and sold SCiB, the lithium-ion rechargeable battery that features high security, long life, low-temperature operation and rapid charging since March 2008. Its versatility has found broad application in hybrid electric vehicles, automated guided vehicles and energy storage systems for rolling stock.

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Leclanché offers two kinds of rechargeable lithium-ion cells: G/NMC cells for energy intensive applications, and LTO/NCA for leading performance in long-life and rapid charge applications. Stable cells cycled between 3.00 - 4.35 Both cell types are produced in a pouch format in the company’s Willstätt, Germany manufacturing facility.

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The two companies originally established their strategic alliance on automotive Li-ion cells in December 2008 ( earlier post ), with the resulting formation of the new joint venture (Deutsche ACCUmotive GmbH & Co. With approximately 380 employees, it develops, produces and distributes large lithium-ion battery cells.

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and Litarion GmbH, the newly wholly-owned subsidiary of Electrovaya ( earlier post ), have entered into a supply agreement for the manufacture and commercialization of Lithium-ion storage systems incorporating electrodes from Litarion. Leclanché S.A. Through this agreement we further secure this collaboration.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2014

The two companies originally established their strategic alliance on automotive Li-ion cells in December 2008. Li-Tec Battery GmbH is based in Kamenz near Dresden and develops, produces and distributes large lithium-ion battery cells. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 14, 2011

International Battery, a US manufacturer, designer and developer of large-format Lithium-ion rechargeable cells, batteries and energy storage systems (ESS), has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Hydro-Québec with the purpose to further develop water-based manufacturing processes of Lithium-ion batteries.

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Major factors contributing to Li-ion battery aging. shared their data on lithium-ion battery aging. While the numbers will vary depending upon the lithium-ion sub-chemistry, here’s what they have found: Category Contribution to Aging. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008?

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A123 Systems, the developer and manufacturer of Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries and systems, has received ISO/TS 16949 certification, validating that A123’s product design and manufacturing processes meet the highest standards for excellence in the automotive industry.

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Reuters reports that Robert Bosch GmbH, Samsung SDI and SAIC Motor Corp are in advanced talks to produce lithium-ion batteries in China. In 2008, Bosch and Samsung SDI established a Korea-based joint venture—SB LiMotive Co. —to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. The complementary cooperation combines the engineering and test core competencies of FEV with the lithium-ion battery core competencies of EIG. Earlier post.). Energy Innovation Group, Ltd. (

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With sales of 1,002,216 vehicles, Toyota sold more than one million vehicles for the first time since 2008 delivering 4.5% It has developed a new, high-capacity lithium-ion battery and added an enhanced boost converter to the hybrid system’s power control unit. growth on 2018.

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The Lithiumate Pro BMS supports all cell form factors—prismatic, small and large cylindrical, pouch—and is targeted for mid-voltage Lithium-ion chemistries: Lithium iron phosphate (LFP): LiFePO 4 , LiFeYPO 4. Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO): LiCoO 2. Lithium manganese oxide (LMO): LiMn 2 O 4.

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In 2008, Raser, in conjunction with its systems integration partner FEV, unveiled components of its extended-range plug-in series hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and integrated drive system designed for full-size SUVs and pickup trucks at the SAE World Congress. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Shinzoom), a lithium-ion battery anode producer and developer. The purpose of the proposed collaboration is to participate actively in the growing North American Li-Ion battery anode material market. Canada-based Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. Hunan Zhongke Shinzoom Co.,

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are establishing a 50:50 joint venture to produce lithium-ion battery separator films. BenQ is a leading provider of IT and digital lifestyle devices and technologies; 2008 revenues exceeded US$1.54 China-based Chery Automobile and Taiwan-based BenQ Corp.

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These include cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, a variety of coloring materials such as pigment and toner, as well as magnetic materials such as magnetic powder material and other ferrite materials. Earlier post.).

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Raser first unveiled its Extended Range Series Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) drive system, developed with FEV, at the 2008 SAE World Congress in Detroit. At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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CSG is the principal anode material used in lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and other use cases. Graphex has been proficient in graphite processing in Jixi since 2008 and transacting commercially since 2013.

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With a 402 hp (300 kW) electric motor and lithium-ion batteries, the vehicles have an electric range of up to 40 miles. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV. The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles.

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MAY 14, 2009

will spend about ¥30 billion (US$314 million) to build an automotive lithium-ion battery plant. The new factory is expected to come onstream by the end of fiscal 2010, with capacity to produce enough lithium-ion batteries for more than 100,000 standard hybrid vehicles in fiscal 2011. Sanyo Electric Co. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 18, 2009

As part of a reorganization effort designed to optimize its lithium-ion battery businesses, Hitachi will consolidate all its automotive battery work to Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd, its joint venture formed in 2004 with Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. Li-ion cell and module. and Hitachi Maxwell Ltd. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

has nearly completed development of a lithium-ion battery using a lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide cathode (NMC). Nissan estimates that the battery will cost about the same as conventional lithium ion ones to produce, as it contains only a small amount of cobalt, a relatively expensive metal. Earlier post.).

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SB LiMotive, the Samsung SDI-Bosch Li-ion 50:50 joint venture formed in 2008 ( earlier post ) has been working on developing automotive lithium-ion energy-storage systems, including various sizes of cell, entire battery systems, and battery management systems, as well as its production capacity. Click to enlarge.

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Daimler is looking for a third partner for its lithium-ion joint venture with Evonik ( earlier post ) with expertise in control electronics. Daimler and Evonik Industries AG announced their strategic alliance and the formation of a joint venture for the development and manufacture of automotive lithium-ion batteries in December 2008.

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MARCH 2, 2011

million contract to develop high-energy lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicle applications. SB LiMotive was established in September 2008 as a joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI. The US Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) has awarded Cobasys, a subsidiary of SB LiMotive, an $8.4-million

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MAY 16, 2009

The Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies (BATT) program recently awarded a $731,000 contract to University of Rhode Island chemistry professor Brett Lucht, co-director of the URI Energy Center, for the development of new electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries (LIB). An improved salt would benefit LIB technology.”.

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Mitsui Kinzoku), plans to enter the lithium-ion battery manganese cathode materials market, with a projected investment of up to ¥10 billion (US$113 million by 2013). The Nikkei reports that Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Mitsui Kinzoku is currently delivering cathode prototypes to battery manufacturers that supply automakers.

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Others in his group are developing new high-performance cathodes to combine with the new anode to form a battery with five times the performance of today’s lithium-ion technology. In 2008, Cui founded a company, Amprius, which licensed rights to Stanford’s patents for his silicon nanowire anode technology.

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Süd-Chemie AG will supply Evonik Industries AG with novel lithium iron phosphate materials for use in the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for automobiles and other industrial applications. Under the LITARION brand, Evonik Litarion GmbH produces electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. Earlier post.).

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JULY 24, 2012

The University of Michigan Solar Car Team won the 2012 American Solar Challenge (ASC) with its car Quantum, snagging a fourth consecutive ASC title, and also breaking the record the team set in 2008. Final time for the 1,650-mile (2,655 km) competition was 44:36:21—10 hours and 18 minutes ahead of second-place Iowa State. U-M Quantum.

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Peugeot Sport first unveiled the team’s demonstration hybrid car at Silverstone, in 2008. Recovered energy (500kJ between two braking phases) is stored in lithium-ion batteries before being automatically fed to the rear wheels under acceleration (no push to pass function). The 908 HYbrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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