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SolidEnergy targeting rechargeable Li-metal smartphone battery in 2016, EV battery with 2x range in 2017

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SolidEnergy , an MIT spin-out commercializing solid electrolyte technology enabling the use of lithium metal anodes for high energy density rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), says that in 2016, it and its battery manufacturing partners will release a 2 Ah commercial battery for the smartphone and wearable market. Source: SolidEnergy.

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Sion Power reports 400 Wh/kg, 700 Wh/L and 350 cycles under 1C for Li-ion battery with Li-metal anode technology

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Licerion, a product of Sion Power’s technical collaboration with BASF ( earlier post ), is a comprehensive battery system that significantly enhances the energy and cycle life of rechargeable batteries using a physically protected metallic lithium anode. These cells will be available by December 2017.

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Roskill forecasts increasing dependence of Li market on batteries; switch from portable electronics to hybrids

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Consumption of lithium in rechargeable batteries by end use, 2012-2017, kt LCE. Other end-uses, including glass-ceramics, greases and polymers, have also shown high rates of growth, but are predicted to moderate over the next five years as emerging economy growth slows. Source: Roskill. Click to enlarge.

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Dongfeng Citroën unveils electric version of C-Elysée sedan; E-MEHARI

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Scheduled for launch in China in 2017, this model reflects Dongfeng Citroën’s ambitions to be a key player in electric vehicles for the Chinese public. The Citroën E-MEHARI, styled by Courrèges and shown earlier this year at the Geneva show, uses LMP (lithium metal polymer) batteries developed by the Bolloré group.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. First to arrive in 2016 was the hybrid, then in 2017 the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and now a fully-electric powertrain.

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DOE JCESR team significantly improves Li-S performance under lean electrolyte with soft swellable gel

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There have been very few reports on rechargeable Li-S batteries using a low electrolyte amount with an an E/S ratio less than 5 mL E /g S (lean electrolyte condition). A paper on their work is published in the ACS journal Nano Letters. may be substantially different from those with flood electrolyte. — Chen et al. 7b00417.

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Kia introduces Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid at Geneva

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At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter kWh high-capacity lithium-polymer battery pack. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Earlier post.).

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