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Northwestern team devises new computational design framework for optimized coatings for Li-ion cathodes to prolong cycle life

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Researchers at Northwestern University, with a colleague from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, have developed a new computational design framework that can pinpoint optimal materials with which to coat the cathode in lithium-ion batteries. Wolverton said this design strategy extends beyond developing better batteries.

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U.S. Battery Makers Power Up

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As this article explains, we now have movement toward a domestic supply. See the LA Times article: U.S. A coalition of 14 companies this week announced the creation of a new business alliance aimed at promoting domestic production of lithium ion batteries. As they say, “It’s all about the batteries.&#.

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Ceder group at MIT analyzes the limits and opportunities of phosphates as Li-ion cathode materials using a Materials Genome approach

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In June, President Obama announced the Materials Genome Initiative, a more than $100-million effort to discover, develop, manufacture, and deploy advanced materials at twice the speed than is possible today, at a fraction of the cost. Chemistry of Materials Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/cm200949. Earlier post.)

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Early Days in the Obama Administration An Address I'd Like to Hear Global Warming Solutions Included in Transportatio. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Tree Planting as Carbon Offsets – Does Latitude Ma. Here we go again.or Carbon trading vs t.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Obama Administration doesnt understand that. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. But GM says it wont get the money until the Obama administration is satisfied the company is financially viable. One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus?

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