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APRIL 17, 2012

However, next-generation technologies delivering higher specific energy such as nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and composite cathodes and high-capacity anodes (e.g., These developments could take the energy density of lithium-ion cells close to 300 Wh/kg. silicon) are estimated to be available in a series vehicle around 2020.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

BASF is creating a new global business unit that will unite its current and future battery-related electromobility activities; the new “Battery Materials” will be formed effective 1 January 2012. The operating consolidation will take place throughout the first half of 2012. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 28, 2012

Carbon is seen as an attractive potential cathode material for aprotic (non-aqueous) Lithium-air batteries, which are themselves of great interest for applications such as in electric vehicles because of the cells’ high theoretical specific energy. 2012 AkzoNobel UK Science Award. —Thotiyl et al. Muhammed M.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

BASF is also developing and producing a portfolio of application-specific electrolyte formulations; the company also acquired Novolyte Technologies in 2012 ( earlier post ). In addition to developing advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, BASF is also researching future battery concepts such as lithium-sulfur and lithium-air.

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APRIL 3, 2014

On the Li-ion CAM side, BASF is the only company worldwide licensed to produce and market materials developed by both Argonne National Laboratories—the leader in NCM (Nickel Cobalt Manganese) technology—and LiFePO 4 +C Licensing, the leader in LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) technology.

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MARCH 12, 2012

In an open access paper published in the International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials , researchers from the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences review significant developments and remaining challenges of practical Li–air batteries and the current understanding of their chemistry.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

TMC plans to introduce 11 models by the end of 2012, consisting of all-new models and redesigned models. By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe. By early 2012, TMC plans to begin sales of a “Prius”-based PHV, mainly in Japan, the United States and Europe.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge Blueprint , which describes plug-in vehicle (PEV) technology and deployment barriers, and provides an outline for DOE’s technical and deployment goals for electric vehicles to 2022. Earlier post.). —Blueprint. Electric drive systems. kW/kg to 1.4

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JULY 23, 2012

Very high energy density rechargeable lithium air (or Li-O 2 ) batteries are of great interest for future electrified transportation because at best their practical energy density could approach that of current gasoline engined vehicles (after factoring in tank-to-wheel efficiencies). Earlier post.). —Peng et al.

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JULY 7, 2011

This new facility with an investment volume of more than $50 million is scheduled to supply the market with cathode materials for the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries from mid-2012. We are also developing innovative storage technologies because in our latitudes these forms of energy are not available 24/7.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2012

This team, initially formed in the Intermediates division of BASF, will be integrated into the new “Battery Materials” business unit within BASF’s Catalysts division in the course of 2012. This includes lithium stabilization (molar ratio of lithium to other metals greater than 1) of known NCM materials, such as 111, 424, and 523.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Funding is provided by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Basic Energy Sciences. The lab, sited on 58 square miles of land, has grown into a multiprogram science and technology laboratory managed for the US Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle, LLC. Neutrons are classified according to their kinetic energy.

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