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JULY 31, 2012

Pattern diagram of Li-ion containment in CARBOTRON P. Although CARBOTRON P is classified as non-graphitizable carbon (called “hard carbon” due to its structure), it differs from other hard carbons because of its specially designed structure which can diffuse Li ions inside of particles. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 31, 2014

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a series of recommendations related to the evaluation and certification of lithium-ion batteries for use in aircraft systems, as well as the certification of new technology. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 24, 2013

will conduct test drives of the ATLAS F24 Refrigerator Truck by Li-ion Battery for a one-year period starting this month, in cooperation with Yamato Transport Co., The lithium-ion battery system installed on the vehicle was developed by 4R Energy Corporation. ATLAS F24 Refrigerator Truck by Li-ion Battery”.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Through this agreement, SNAM (a subsidiary of Floridienne Group) will be responsible not only for dismantling and recycling, but also the collection of batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles (NiMH and Li-ion). The NiMH and Li-Ion batteries will be treated in compliance with European environmental standards.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

F 0.7 , for sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries (NIBs). This new material provides an energy density of 600 Wh kg –1 , the highest value among Na-ion cathodes. Recently, attention has been refocused on room-temperature Na-ion batteries (NIBs) as a low-cost alternative technology as compared to LIBs. —Park et al.

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Sodium Li-ion Energy Batteries 292

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

Sample of the film-type Li-ion battery developed by Sekisui Chemical. The new cells feature high lithium-ion conductivity (approximately ten times compared to other Sekisui products) with enhanced safety through the use of a high-performance gel-type electrolyte. Click to enlarge. Sekisui Chemical Co., A hat-tip to RK! ).

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Lithium Ion Li-ion Batteries Battery 255

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MARCH 13, 2013

The test plans were written based on the FAA’s standards as well as applicable guidelines published by the Radio Technical Commission on Aeronautics (RTCA), an advisory committee that provides recommendations on ways to meet regulatory requirements.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 218

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MARCH 7, 2012

A123 Systems has secured production contracts for the company’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ) with three leading European automakers, including McLaren Automotive for the MP4-12C and a major German OEM that will use the battery in a 2013 model year passenger vehicle.

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Lead Acid Li-ion Engine Lithium Ion 247

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MARCH 27, 2013

The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. l/100 km) combined, an increase of 24% over the standard Pathfinder. For the Hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter liter V6 models.

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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JUNE 14, 2013

Researchers in the James M Tour Group at Rice University have synthesized a composite made from graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) and tin oxide (SnO 2 ) nanoparticles (NPs) for use as improved anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Tour (2013) Graphene Nanoribbon and Nanostructured SnO 2 Composite Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 170

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

First introduced in model year 2012, the Prius Plug-In retains the Hybrid Synergy Drive of the standard Prius model and seamlessly switches into hybrid operation at a pre-determined state of charge of its 4.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Running in EV mode, the system switches to full hybrid mode under full acceleration.).

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Prius Plug-in 2014 Rhode Island 210

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MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. Starting with the arrival of 2013 models, eAssist is standard on the Regal with the discontinuation of the 2.4L 1 April 2013.

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JULY 12, 2013

measured several organic and inorganic acids from light duty diesel exhaust using acetate ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry (Acid-CIMS). Air quality standards for HNCO do not exist. The 24 h average and 30 min point of impingement standards for CH 3 NCO are 1.0 Wentzell, John Liggio, Shao-Meng Li, A.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions 207

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Annual stop-start light duty vehicle sales by region, world markets: 2013-2022. Some with this feature will be selected as options, the forecast notes, but adds that “ this level of penetration will only be achieved because manufacturers choose to make the functionality a standard fitment on some of their popular models.”.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

This agreement marks the second phase of collaborative research into next-generation lithium-ion battery cells that commenced in March 2012. The companies are to collaborate in jointly developing codes and standards for the hydrogen infrastructure which are necessary for the popularization of fuel cell vehicles. Li-air battery.

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BMW Toyota Lithium Ion Fuel 225

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

As proven at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in 2013 and at Eglin Air Force Base this spring, HEL MD is reliable and capable of consistently acquiring, tracking and engaging a variety of targets in different environments, demonstrating the potential military utility of directed energy systems.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The Volkswagen Group’s MQB modular toolkit is one of the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group: the MQB (transverse); the MLB (longitudinal); the MSB (standard drive); and the NSF (New Small Family). From a 2013 Volkswagen Group presentation. kWh Li-ion battery pack (about ~7.0 Li-ion battery.

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JUNE 11, 2014

Hyundai cites a study from the University of California, Irvine Advanced Power and Energy Program’s 2013 study showing fuel cell vehicle comparable—or lower—total well-to-wheel emissions to a battery electric vehicle, given US and California grid averages and different hydrogen production pathways. Click to enlarge.

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Tucson Hyundai Fuel Hydrogen 351

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MARCH 4, 2013

Audi is providing more details on the coming A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. According to the ECE standard for plug-in hybrid automobiles, the five-door model consumes on average just 1.5 A3 Sportback e-tron drivetrain - hybrid components. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Audi Plug-in MPG Miles 301

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

2013 Scion iQ EV. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. In ideal stop-and-go driving conditions, the 12 kWh Li-ion battery provides an estimated range of up to 50 miles on a full charge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Its 78-inch wheel base and 13.5

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

2013 Honda CR-Z. The 2013 Honda CR-Z goes on sale 21 November with a number of powertrain, styling and feature upgrades, including a new Li-ion battery pack that replaces the NiMH pack in the MY 2012 CR-Z hybrid and delivers more power and improved fuel economy. Click to enlarge. The system in the CR-Z utilizes a 1.5-liter,

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Li-ion Fuel Economy 2013 Honda 244

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Cycle performance of Li cells with (a, b) Se?, (c, New composite materials based on selenium (Se) sulfides used as the cathode in a rechargeable lithium-ion battery could increase Li-ion density five times, according to research carried out at the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory.

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JULY 20, 2013

Zubaryeva Alyona and Thiel Christian (2013) Paving the way to electrified road transport - Publicly funded research, development and demonstration projects on electric and plug-in vehicles in Europe. The report classifies the projects in this field in different categories: Projects related to materials and packaging (i.e.

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Energy Storage Energy Vehicles Li-ion 210

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JUNE 20, 2013

Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. The Group also is using the New Small Family (NSF) kit; the MLB (Modular longitudinal kit); and the MSB (Modular standard kit).

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JANUARY 9, 2013

2013 Nissan LEAF. Following on the November 2012 introduction of the updated LEAF in Japan ( earlier post ), Nissan has introduced the updated 2013 LEAF to the US, as well as begun its assembly in the US at the Smyrna, Tenn. There is 30 cubic feet of cargo space with the standard 60/40-split rear seat folded down.

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2013 Nissan Lithium Ion Li-ion 225

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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MAY 26, 2015

kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 kWh Li poly pack. Recharge time ranges from less than three hours at a 240V Level-Two charging station to less than nine hours using a standard 120V outlet. Click to enlarge.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

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MARCH 21, 2012

The Li-ion battery pack comprises 180 cells, and has an energy capacity of 26.5 Initial analysis indicates that while advanced biofuels are comparable to standard diesel blends in terms of performance, there are tremendous opportunities to reduce vehicle emissions. Diesel TDI models accounted for 21.6%

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Diesel Renewable Fleet Fuel 231

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

Researchers at the University of Waterloo (Canada) and the General Motors Global Research and Development Center have developed a novel, economical flash heat treatment (FHT) for fabricated silicon-based Li-ion electrodes to boost the performance and cycle capability of Li-ion batteries. V vs Li/Li +.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery GM 294

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AUGUST 26, 2015

At Eurobike 2015, Samsung SDI unveiled a 500Wh e-bike Li-ion battery pack that can run for 100 km on a single battery charge. Samsung SDI is exhibiting six types of standardized battery packs that can either be built inside or installed on the outside for immediate use. follow up its past record of being No.1

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Li-ion Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 150

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NOVEMBER 11, 2012

has introduced a Li-ion battery monitor chipset for automotive applications. Toshiba’s new Li-ion battery monitor chipset comprises the TB9141FG 16-channel battery monitor IC and the TMPM358FDTFG automotive safety microcontroller. Toshiba America Electronic Component, Inc. TAEC), Corp.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Automobile 236

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JANUARY 15, 2013

ELR production begins in the US in late 2013 in limited numbers, said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president. kWh lithium-ion battery pack (The Volt’s is 16 kWh) comprising 288 prismatic Li-ion cells, located along the centerline of the vehicle, between the front and rear wheels for optimal weight distribution.

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Extended Range Cadillac 2014 Range 244

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APRIL 19, 2011

The feedback from customers testing the MINI E and the BMW ActiveE will be fed directly into series production of the MCV, which the BMW Group will be launching under a new sub-brand in 2013. Further lithium-ion cells are located at the front end in front of the cowl. The BMW ActiveE is based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe.

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BMW 2011 Available Mini E 186

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JUNE 29, 2012

The battery-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) will be available for lease beginning 20 July 2012, with a three-year lease price of $389 per month. The Fit EV will be available for lease-only in key markets in Oregon and California, after which availability will expand to six East Coast markets in early 2013. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

The cell of a flow battery uses two chemical solutions containing ions, one acting as the anolyte (adjacent to the anode), the other as the catholyte (near the cathode). Typical redox flow batteries use ions based on iron chromium or vanadium chemistries; the latter takes advantage of vanadium’s four distinct ionic states.

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Lithium Ion Batteries Battery Li-ion 145

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JANUARY 9, 2012

As early as in 2013, drive systems under this name will go into production in vehicles such as the Golf. kWh lithium-ion battery pack housed in a space-saving location behind the front seats. kWh, 220V Li-ion air-cooled battery pack supplies the energy to the motor.

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