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ORNL researchers develop new class of cobalt-free cathodes with enhanced energy density for next-gen Li-ion batteries: NFA

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have developed a new family of cobalt-free cathodes with the potential to replace the cobalt-based cathodes typically found in today’s lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Ion Batteries.” —Muralidharan et al. —Ilias Belharouak.

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World's first GWh-class sodium-ion battery production line sees first product off line

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Hina Battery's production line, located in Fuyang, Anhui province, is the first phase of its 5 GWh project. The post World's first GWh-class sodium-ion battery production line sees first product off line appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Tesla threatened by class action lawsuit regarding OTA updates

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A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in California against Tesla regarding the automaker’s over-the-air (OTA) updates and how they affect battery health. ” This is not the first time Tesla has faced a legal challenge regarding OTA updates and their effect on battery health. .”

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Mercedes takes out all the stops with new EQG battery material

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Sila, a battery materials company, has released the specifications for their newest battery anode, which will be used in the upcoming Mercedes EQG. Mercedes is expected to roll out numerous massive platform upgrades alongside the EQG, which will be the company’s first all-electric variant of the fabled G-Class.

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UH, Toyota researchers develop new cathode and electrolyte for high-power Mg battery rivaling Li-ion

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Magnesium batteries have long been considered a potentially safer and less expensive alternative to lithium-ion batteries, but previous versions have been severely limited in the power they delivered. The combination affords a Mg battery that delivers a specific power of up to 30.4?kW?kg —Dong et al.

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Beyond Lithium: A Search for Candidate Materials for Calcium-Ion Batteries

CleanTechnica EVs

Scientists conduct quantum mechanics simulations to identify a promising class of materials for new types of rechargeable battery that go beyond lithium. Editor’s note: There is some misinformation about lithium in the article below. Lithium is quite abundant on Earth.

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Log9 Materials and Zeta Energy partner for advanced battery systems – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Given India’s dependence on 100% imported lithium-ion cells for electric vehicle batteries, there exists a compelling drive to cultivate indigenous cell and battery manufacturing capacities to meet the burgeoning demands. Log9 has an impressive record of bringing world-leading battery technology to market.