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Envia Systems announcement may herald the first wave of DOE-supported commercial high energy density Li-ion cells with Si-C anodes

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As an example, the military’s BB-2590 Li-ion battery used in a range of portable systems calls for a cycle life of ≥224 and ≥ 3 years.). LIB capacity is limited in part by the intercalation of Li ions by the anode material—i.e., Elements in achieving the Envia 400 Wh/kg cell. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Hydro-Québec pulls in $22M in licensing fees for manufacture of Li-ion rechargeable battery materials in Q3

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In the third quarter of 2011, Hydro-Québec generated $22 million from the granting of sub-licenses for the manufacture of Li-ion rechargeable battery materials. now grant sub-licenses to LMP manufacturers capable of meeting market demand with. battery materials, in conjunction with Munich-based Süd-Chemie AG.

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Researchers find that algae-derived natural polysaccharide as a binder yields stable Li-ion battery silicon anode with 8x reversible capacity of graphitic anodes

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Reversible Li extraction capacity of nanoSi electrodes with alginate, CMC and PVDF binders vs. cycle number collected for the current density of 4200 mA g –1 for cells cycled in the potential window of 0.01-1 1 V vs. Li/Li +. Click to enlarge. —Kovalenko et al.

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Johnson Controls to supply Li-ion pack for XL Hybrids aftermarket system; Class 1 to 3 commercial vehicle hybrid electric powertrain

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kWh Li-ion packs for use in XL’s aftermarket hybrid conversion system. Johnson Controls’ Meadowbrook facility, which received a $299-million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, produces complete Lithium-ion battery cells and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1 files pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1, Inc. million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. On 12 December 2011, Ener1 common stock was delisted from NASDAQ. In 2009, Ener1 subsidiary EnerDel received $118.5

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GM Ventures makes $7M strategic investment in Envia Systems for advanced Li-ion cathode materials

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based Envia Systems to provide GM’s battery engineering team with access to advanced lithium-ion cathode technology that delivers higher cell energy density and lower cost. General Motors Ventures LLC has invested $7 million in Newark, Calif.-based The funding of the investor group totaled $17 million. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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LG Chem licenses Li-ion ceramic separator technology to Ube Maxell

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in the field of coated separator films for lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, Ube Maxell acquires patent use rights from LG Chem for ceramic coating of separator substrates, which are a key component of lithium-ion batteries. Ube Maxell is a joint venture between Ube Industries, Ltd. and Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. Earlier post.).

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