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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

launched LITX G700, the company’s first graphene-based additive for high energy density lithium-ion battery applications. Utilizing graphene material developed on the basis of a new technology platform, this new additive helps lithium-ion battery manufacturers improve cell performance. Cabot Corp. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 26, 2011

France-based Matra has engaged AllCell to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for several of Matra’s light electric vehicle models sold in the European market. Matra and AllCell will co-host a media event to disclose more details at the EV Battery 2011 Forum held in Barcelona on 12-14 April.

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MARCH 27, 2012

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and have begun said research. Earlier post.). liter and 2.0 liter diesel engines to TME starting in 2014.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Porous Power Technologies, LLC (PPT) launched Symmetrix NC2020, a new ceramic battery separator designed to improve significantly thermal stability and safety of large-format lithium-ion batteries. stake in Porous Power Technologies in 2011. Reduced internal resistance enables freer ion flow and minimizes heat generation.

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APRIL 9, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Blue Energy Co, the newly-formed joint venture between Honda and GS Yuasa ( earlier post ) will begin mass-producing high-performance lithium ion batteries for hybrid vehicles in the spring of 2011. The production is expected to begin at a level sufficient for 100,000 vehicles a year.

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APRIL 20, 2010

The Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (RusNano) and Thunder Sky Group Limited (China) have signed an agreement establish the joint venture Lithium-ion Technology for the first Russia-based production of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. Battery production will begin in 2011. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 16, 2011

The German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung or BMBF) intends to fund a new pilot plant for the development and optimization of lithium-ion cells in Ulm. The 25 KLiB members include BASF, Deutsche Accumotive, SGL Group, Hoppecke, Merck, Varta, ads-tec, and the ZSW, amongst others.

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OCTOBER 15, 2022

Microvast delivered its first LTO battery for electric vehicle applications in 2011 and has more than a decade of experience in LTO lithium-ion battery development, manufacturing and deployment.

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APRIL 27, 2020

LG Chem said that the expansion is not only to target the global EV market, but also the CNT market that has recently been rapidly developing for use in electrode conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries. Conductive additives help the flow of electricity and electrons.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From 2011 to 2021, annual PEV sales grew from fewer than 18,000 to more than 630,000, equivalent to an average year-over-year growth rate of 43%. Sales shares of PEVs in the United States by manufacturer, 2011–2021. More than 2.1 million PEVs have been sold in the United States through December 2021, with 1.3 Gohlke et al.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

(MHI) has decided to build a commercial production verification plant in Nagasaki Prefecture and launch its operation by autumn 2010 in a move toward the company’s full-scale entry into the lithium-ion secondary (rechargeable) battery market.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

will install a development center for functional electrolytes on its premises, in order to meet the rapidly expanding demand for large lithium-ion batteries used for automobile and energy storage applications in Europe and North America. UBE owns key patents in the field of electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries.

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MAY 18, 2022

Founded in 2011, Sila claims its high-silicon anode material can increase energy density by 20% to 40% over current lithium-ion cell chemistries. An upcoming electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV will use silicon anode battery chemistry from American firm Sila, Mercedes confirmed Tuesday in a press release.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Note: eVMT for 2011 was too small to appear on graph. Since 2010, 68% of PEVs sold in the United States have been assembled domestically, and 77 gigawatt-hours of lithium-ion batteries have been installed in vehicles to date. Between 2015 and 2020, the eVMT of all plug-in electric vehicles more than quadrupled. Source: DOE.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

ALTe has signed a long-term supply agreement with A123 Systems for complete lithium-ion battery packs to be integrated into ALTe’s range-extended hybrid electric powertrain systems. ALTe expects to begin accepting purchase orders by the end of 2011 and plans to start installing its electric powertrain systems in summer 2012.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Manganese-based compounds can be used in lithium-ion batteries to improve their efficiency and stability. Elcora was founded in 2011 and has been structured to become a vertically integrated battery material company. Manganese has no satisfactory substitute in its major applications.

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MARCH 27, 2009

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. It intends to expand its plant in 2011 to boost the figure to 200,000 units—eight times the current level.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

With $555 million in investments between 2011 and 2020, the company is implementing plans to expand AGM production capacity in Germany, the United States and China. In Europe, Johnson Controls has invested more than $112 million in its facility in Hannover, Germany to increase production of fuel-efficient AGM batteries by 65% since 2011.

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JULY 13, 2010

(CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. The lithium-ion cells for the packs will initially be sourced from Korea through LG Chem. Earlier post.) CPI, based in Troy, Mich.,

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JANUARY 7, 2010

The lithium-ion battery pack for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles officially went into volume production today.

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JULY 28, 2022

million loan to Australia-based Syrah Technologies LLC for the expansion of its Syrah Vidalia Facility in Louisiana—a processing facility that produces graphite-based active anode material (AAM), a critical material used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean energy technologies. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Solaris launched its first electric bus back in 2011. The aim of the project is to utilize lithium-ion cells the parameters of which are no longer optimal when it comes to supplying power to vehicles. A consortium comprising Solaris Bus & Coach, Impact Clean Power Technology S.A.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

BMW announced pricing for the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 models ( earlier post ) during their North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a compact, 400 Wh lithium-ion battery.

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MAY 19, 2014

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.

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JULY 21, 2022

The production facilities were expanded in 2011, 2012 and 2017. BASF TODA Battery Materials LLC provides state-of-the-art cathode active materials (CAM) including Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (NCA) oxide and Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) oxide for lithium-ion batteries. BTBM Onoda site.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

CODA Automotive intends to distribute the battery-electric CODA Sedan to consumer and fleet customers in Hawai’i in the third quarter of 2011. kWh Lithium-ion battery system. CODA plans to begin limited deliveries at the end of 2010.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

Two new assembly lines will enable the advanced lithium-ion batteries that help power all-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid, all-new Kuga Hybrid, and new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid to be produced alongside the vehicles for greater manufacturing efficiency and sustainability. Ford is investing €42 million (US$46.6

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NOVEMBER 12, 2011

researchers report on a new high-power Si–graphene composite anode material for Li-ion batteries in the journal Advanced Energy Materials. This allowed for a greater number of lithium ions in the electrode while utilizing the flexibility of graphene sheets to accommodate the volume changes of silicon during use. Hayner, C.

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APRIL 3, 2009

will lift its production capacity for the i MiEV electric vehicle to 20,000 units annually in fiscal 2011, double the initial target. 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. and the Japan Post group.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2014

liter diesel engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. XLV is 290 mm longer than the XIV-1 concept that preceded it (unveiled in 2011), and provides accommodation for seven passengers in an innovative 2+2+2+1 arrangement, where the seventh seat slides between the second and third rows for optimum flexibility.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Now, images of a possible 2011 Toyota Prius station wagon have hit the media. We've known for a while that Toyota plans to introduce more Prius body styles to expand the reach of its most recognized and iconic hybrid car. At least in Japan. Woody Thompson, proprietor of Woody's Car Site, points us to an image he reproduced from BestCar, a.

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JULY 10, 2013

3M and China-based Hunan Reshine New Material Company, Ltd have entered into a patent license agreement for 3M’s nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMC) cathode technology for lithium-ion batteries. US Patent Nº 6,964,828 : Cathode compositions for lithium-ion batteries (Lu-Dahn). Earlier post.). Batteries'

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JULY 17, 2009

plans to begin selling hybrid vehicles based on its own technology in Japan in 2011. The motor will run on high-performance lithium ion batteries. The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. The hybrids are expected to be 50-60% more fuel efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

The military is interested in replacing lead-acid batteries with higher performing Li-ion systems. From a 2011 TARDEC presentation. A123 Systems has introduced the Military 6T Battery, a robust Li-ion battery system engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of military vehicles. Click to enlarge. Reduced Weight.

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APRIL 19, 2011

The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Earlier post.)

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MAY 15, 2018

ION Energy, a startup energy storage company, launched UDYR, an intelligent, modular and portable 48V, 32 Ah lithium-ion battery supported by ION’s proprietary battery management system, software platform, and backend analytics. UDYR is built with NMC cells from LG Chem.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Liotech , a joint venture between RUSNANO and Chinese holding company Thunder Sky, has launched the world’s largest high-capacity lithium-ion battery factory near Novosibirsk. Implementation of public electric transport equipped with our lithium-ion batteries will significantly improve the environment in large cities in Russia.

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