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The facility was originally a glass plant that ceased production in 2009. SPARKZ says that its zero cobalt battery offers 2X the energy density compared to other zero-cobalt batteries (Lithium Iron Phosphate or LFP) being produced predominantly in China. of industrial space available.

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The result is a three-dimensionally structured lithium-ion battery composed of interpenetrating electrodes with extremely short Li + diffusion distances and a power density that much greater than comparable two-dimensional architectures in use today. Prieto Battery Inc.

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billion from fiscal years 2009 through 2012, supported a variety of technologies, uses, advancement activities, and goals, according to the report. Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. These initiatives, which obligated more than $1.3 through 2012. Number of obligations.

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JUNE 10, 2009

International Battery , a US-based manufacturer, designer, and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable cells, modules and packs, introduced three classes of standardized modules for its large-format lithium batteries—Nested, Slim and Wide—to accommodate various customer-specific geometries.

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Hybrid vehicles, which require batteries that primarily provide short bursts of power for acceleration and allow the engine to be turned off when idling, have been served well by less expensive nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, and this class of vehicles will be much slower to shift to higher cost Li-ion batteries, according to the report.

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MAY 21, 2016

Prieto Battery, a company commercializing a 3D Lithium-ion battery technology ( earlier post ), announced a strategic investment from Stanley Ventures, the newly-formed venture arm of Stanley Black & Decker, a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems.

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MAY 13, 2009

million in Port funding toward the 2009 Clean Truck Incentive Program at the Port of Los Angeles. The 2009 incentives will be used to help bring trucks into service at the Port that run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), or lithium-ion battery electric power.

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The 32 MWh battery energy storage system features lithium-ion batteries from LG Chem housed inside a 6,300 square-foot facility at SCE’s Monolith substation in Tehachapi, Calif. The project costs about $50 million with matching funds from SCE and the DOE. Imre Gyuk, energy storage program manager, DOE.

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MAY 29, 2009

Quallion LLC has submitted a final proposal to the California Energy Commission for cost sharing on the expansion of the company’s California lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities. Cell designs range from the world’s smallest conventional lithium ion cell (a cylindrical 1.8

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will ramping up lithium-ion battery output in lower-cost China to reduce manufacturing expenses as much as 30%. Panasonic hopes to retain the top position in the global market through cost cuts. which became a 100% unit on April 1, had a combined 26% share of the worldwide lithium ion battery market in 2010.

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MARCH 22, 2012

This partnership brings together 17 scientists and engineers from nine universities across Canada, who will work on reducing the cost of PEMFCs through the exploration of alternative non-platinum metals and the fabrication of advanced layer structures. APC Investment: $4,176,005 (through NSERC and CFI).

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

in lithium-ion and other advanced battery technologies. Hitachi hopes to boost worldwide sales of its lithium-ion and other batteries for use in electric vehicles and smart grids.If Hitachi hopes to boost worldwide sales of its lithium-ion and other batteries for use in electric vehicles and smart grids.If

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The SEPALENT produced at the new plant will undergo quality testing to be certified by each lithium-ion secondary battery manufacturer. The separator is a porous film that allows the proper amount of lithium ions to pass through but prevents electrical shorts caused by the cathode coming into contact with the anode.

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APRIL 12, 2012

million grant DOE awarded to A123 on 5 August 2009 from the current 2 December 2012 to 2 December 2014. The grant, which was awarded under the DOE’s Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative, is being used to fund the construction of new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Michigan.

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BASF is focused on developing a full suite of advanced cathode and electrolyte solutions for current and next-generation lithium-ion batteries as well as for future battery systems.

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XALT Energy (originally founded in 2009 as Dow-Kokam, LLC), a leading developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, signed a global exclusive agreement with Hybrid Kinetic Group (HK Group) of China for the supply of its Lithium Titanate (LTO) batteries from its manufacturing facilities in Midland, Michigan for all-electric buses in China.

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The lithium-ion batteries are being manufactured by the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE and distributed through selected sales partners and partner companies. These may comprise the photovoltaic system, battery inverter, energy management and the Mercedes-Benz energy storage unit, plus the cost of installation.

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JULY 2, 2015

In 2009, with the S 400 Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer worldwide to bring a series production vehicle with a lithium-ion battery to market. Lithium-ion technology is the most efficient battery technology we currently have, and it has plenty of further potential. in the same measure.

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MARCH 3, 2016

Researchers from George Washington University and Vanderbilt University have demonstrated the conversion of atmospheric CO 2 into carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for use as high-performance anodes in both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Umicore and 3M have entered into a technology license agreement that aims at further expanding the use of Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) mixed metal layered oxide cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries in for automotive and portable consumer electronics applications. We are very pleased to have reached this agreement with 3M.

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JUNE 28, 2010

Finland-based European Batteries Oy held the grand opening of its new lithium-ion battery plant which manufactures large format prismatic 42 Ah, 3.2V The plant was built by the engineering and construction company M+W Group (until 2009: M+W Zander). LiFePO 4 (LFP) cells, modules, packs and systems earlier this month.

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MARCH 2, 2012

This announcement builds on the existing partnership between A123 and SAIC Motor that was established in 2009 with the formation of Advanced Traction Battery Systems (ATBS), a battery pack joint venture (JV) company. A123 Systems plans to expand its partnership with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), the largest automaker in China.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

DENSO Corporation has developed its first battery monitoring unit for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles. The new product is installed in the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which Toyota introduced at the end of 2009.

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MARCH 30, 2012

Seattle-based Foss Maritime introduced the world’s first hybrid tug, the Carolyn Dorothy in January 2009, proving that a hybrid tug can deliver full power and operational capabilities while significantly reducing fuel and emissions and saving on maintenance costs. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 30, 2009

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. Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics.

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MARCH 2, 2011

million contract to develop high-energy lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicle applications. The competitively bid contract Cobasys award from USABC is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share. and Springboro, Ohio, was acquired by SB LiMotive in 2009.

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DB has lowered its advanced lithium-ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth. Based on discussions with industry experts and several automakers, the DB Auto team has lowered its advanced lithium ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012.

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MAY 31, 2012

In its most recent 8K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Li-ion battery maker A123 Systems said a number of circumstances have raised “ substantial doubt on [its] ability to continue as a going concern.”. On 26 March, A123 launched a field campaign estimated to cost US$51.6 Earlier post.). million and $0.8

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Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Lutz said it would have been easier financially to produce a Cadillac electric vehicle first because a premium brand would command a higher sticker price, which in turn would help defray the cost of lithium-ion batteries.

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The automaker originally planned to produce 2,000 plug-in electric cars in fiscal 2009, with plans to raise the number to 4,000 in fiscal 2010 and to 10,000 in fiscal 2011. The company appears to have 2,000 units for fiscal 2009 already pre-ordered by corporate clients, including Tokyo Electric Power Co. and the Japan Post group.

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BYD, the China-based battery and automaker, will supply lithium-ion batteries to one of China’s top three auto groups for applications in hybrid vehicles. The agreement markets BYD’s first Li-ion supply deal with a domestic China OEM. They are a real threat.a global threat. ”. Earlier post.).

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The new parallel plug-in hybrid system features a Remy HVH250 electric motor ( earlier post )—80 hp continuous, 110 hp peak—and a choice of 14 kWh or 28 kWh lithium-ion battery packs. In January 2009, Odyne’s assets were acquired by the parent company of DUECO, Inc. Earlier post.).

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The study did not identify any portfolio of fuel-vehicle systems that provides a clear and cost-effective path to lowering transportation sector GHG emissions in 2050 by 50% relative to 2005. The technology advances come at a cost, which impacts adoption in the market and therefore overall fleet fuel economy. Earlier post.).

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and a leading global supplier of microporous separators used in primary and secondary (rechargeable) lithium-ion batteries, recently submitted an application for grant funding under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Electric Drive Vehicle (EDV) Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative (DE-FOA-0000026). Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In 2009, the EC published its Electrification Roadmap, which proposes that by 2040, 75% of the light-duty vehicle miles traveled in the US should be electric miles. The Fleet Roadmap also presents the results of detailed total cost of ownership modeling for PHEVs and EVs in fleet applications for a number of industries. Earlier post.).

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The supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies ( RusNano ) has approved the state corporation’s participation in a project with China-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Thunder Sky to manufacture Lithium-ion batteries, the first such project in Russia. —Sergei Polikarnov, RusNano Managing Director.

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This year’s outlook is the first to highlight the significant impact that falling battery costs will have on the electricity mix over the coming decades. This year’s outlook is the first to highlight the significant impact that falling battery costs will have on the electricity mix over the coming decades.

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