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DOE announces $60M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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a 2015 baseline of 36 miles per gallon). Advanced liquid electrolytes for lithium-ion cells under extreme conditions, such as extreme fast charging, and mechanical, thermal, or electrical abuse. Novel liquid electrolytes for lithium-sulfur cells that improve the overall stability and performance of these cells.

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Report: VW Group to decide how to proceed with Quantumscape solid state energy storage by July

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Quantumscape several days ago posted 11 job openings, seeking a manager or director of battery manufacturing operations; a process engineering manager to lead a team in the development of a new energy storage technology from initial process concept through demonstration of stable production; and R&D technicians, battery engineers and scientists.

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BASF expanding catalyst and battery R&D site in Ohio with $25M investment; new cathode materials research

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In addition to developing advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, BASF is also researching future battery concepts such as lithium-sulfur and lithium-air. The number of personnel at the site will nearly double to more than 90 employees by 2015; approximately 50 employees currently work at the site.

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JRC assesses EU RD&D investments in electric-drive vehicles; controls and energy storage top the list

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The report “ Paving the way to electrified road transport – Publicly funded research, development, and demonstration projects on electric and plug-in cars in Europe ”, lists more than 320 projects covering the period 2007-2015. EASYBAT, IoE); Battery recycling. Vehicle body and architecture.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota has also ramped up development on new battery technologies such as solid state and lithium air, as well as devoting resources focused on chemistries beyond lithium, such as magnesium and other low-valence materials. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015.

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

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Based on other studies, they note that without an increasing percentage of renewables in the European electricity generation mix, the only vehicle concept which could meet the 95 gCO 2 /km target is the pure battery electric vehicles. wind and solar). Source: Gröger et al. Click to enlarge.

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NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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Many of the vehicles on the road in 2030 will have been built by 2015, and these will lower the fuel economy of the on-road fleet. BEVs and PHEVs are likely to use lithium-ion batteries for the foreseeable future. Therefore, BEVs may be used mainly for local travel rather than as all-purpose vehicles. Fuel-specific findings.

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